At the Horn | Blues 3 - Sabres 0 | Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres were shut out 3-0 by the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night at KeyBank Center despite allowing just 17 shots on goal. The Sabres failed to convert on three power play opportunities.
Game Summary
- St. Louis Blues scored first with a shorthanded breakaway goal by Mathieu Joseph, making it 1-0 with under eight minutes left in the first period.
- Nick Bjugstad extended the Blues' lead to 2-0 less than three minutes into the second period, assisted by Justin Faulk and Mathieu Joseph.
- Justin Faulk scored the final goal at 18:58 of the third period, assisted by Mathieu Joseph, sealing the 3-0 result.
Team Performance
The Sabres generated 23 scoring chances, according to Natural Stat Trick, but could not get past St. Louis goalie Joel Hofer who stopped 27 shots. Tyson Kozak returned to the lineup after missing five games with a lower-body injury, playing 10:10 minutes.
Buffalo was missing Jason Zucker, Jiri Kulich, and Zach Benson. The Sabres' record moved to 5-5-4 and their seven-game points streak, the longest since 2023, came to an end.
Scoring Breakdown
- 1st Period, 12:38 (SH): Mathieu Joseph (2) shorthanded goal, unassisted
- 2nd Period, 2:42: Nick Bjugstad (4) from Justin Faulk (5) and Mathieu Joseph (3)
- 3rd Period, 18:58: Justin Faulk (3) from Mathieu Joseph (4)
"The Sabres had 23 scoring chances but were unable to crack Joel Hofer who recorded 27 saves."
Author's summary: Despite strong defensive effort and multiple scoring chances, the Sabres fell 3-0 to the Blues, ending their longest point streak in two years.