Sabres Battle Back, Lose in OT

0:00On March 26, the Buffalo Sabers dropped the 4-3 overtime decision to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. Coming off an overtime was to the Anaheim Ducks, they grabbed a valuable point despite not being at their sharpest. Now heading into a homestand with some rest, the team keeps the positive momentum going. Weird bounces plagued the Sabers throughout, with pucks squirting free and ricocheting in favor of Boston. Costly turnovers, especially from Alex Touch, hurt two, though the group battled back multiple times to force the extra frame. Goldtender Uco Peca-Luaconin had an off-night, letting in a couple he would want back, including the overtime winner, five hole from Pavelzaka. Still, his strong season overall keeps Buffalo in contention. Tage Thompson shown as a playmaker, setting up both of Jason Zucker's goals with sharp passes. His 38 assists this year highlight how he's drawing defenders and creating for teammates. Their resilience has defined the Sabers, turning potential blowouts into hard-earned points.

1:01With first place in sight, these fights backbill playoff toughness as the home games loom. That wraps NHL news today, brought to you with AI.