The Buffalo Sabres secured their third consecutive victory, outlasting the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 at KeyBank Center on Saturday. Jack Quinn led the scoring with two goals, his first since December 18, ending a nine-game drought. Quinn's performance was complemented by Tage Thompson's goal and assist, Peyton Krebs and Zach Benson's two assists each, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's 31 saves. This win marks a significant achievement for the Sabres, as they have now won 13 of their last 14 games, a first in franchise history. Quinn expressed his team's commitment to continuous improvement, emphasizing the need to clean up the end of games. The Ducks, on the other hand, suffered their ninth consecutive loss, with Leo Carlsson and Lukas Dostal contributing to the defeat. Despite a strong start, Anaheim's coach Joel Quenneville noted their inability to maintain a lead, citing a lack of traffic around the net and effective shooting. The game saw several notable moments, including Quinn's wrist shot, Thompson's goal, and Bowen Byram's third-period goal. Olen Zellweger and Quinn also contributed to the Sabres' lead, while Carlsson and Mason McTavish narrowed the gap for the Ducks. Josh Norris sealed the win with an empty-net goal. The Ducks' Jacob Trouba was scratched due to a personal matter, and Josh Doan extended his point streak. The Sabres' success under new general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has been remarkable, tying a record for the fewest games needed to reach 10 wins with a single team. This victory further solidifies their position as a top team in the league.
