Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and Adin Hill made 23 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights moved into the NHL points lead with a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The Sabres were outshot, 26-10, in the first 40 minutes of this one − and had the same number of missed shots in that span. It didn't matter they finally
The Sabres (14-21-5) remained last in the Eastern Conference and finished their road trip 1-2-1. Buffalo was outshot in the game, 33-24, and had only 10 shots on goal through the first two periods. Vegas goalie Adin Hill came within 2:18 of a shutout before a Jason Zucker deflection on a power play produced Buffalo's goal.
The fist pumps are harder. The screams are a little louder. It’s that evident whenever Jack Eichel plays the Buffalo Sabres. He cycled around the corner doing his patented celebration after beating goaltender James Reimer glove side at 7:44 of the third period,
Where are the Sabres best players when they’re needed the most? Many times nowhere to be found. It was case of that against Vegas. Buffalo needs their captain Rasmus Dahlin to play like a superstar on most nights to be a good team,
Despite starting a four-game road trip on a high note in St. Louis against the Blues, the Buffalo Sabres dropped the final three games, with the latest coming Saturday night in a 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Adam Edstrom tipped in Jonny Brodzinski’s shot off the rush at 5:57 of the third period to give the New York Rangers the lead for good in their 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.