At the Horn | Blues 3 - Sabres 0
Game Summary
The Buffalo Sabres were shut out 3-0 by the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night at KeyBank Center. Despite limiting the Blues to just 17 shots on goal, Buffalo failed to convert any of its three power play opportunities.
Scoring Breakdown
- 1st Period, 12:38 (SH) – Mathieu Joseph scored unassisted on a shorthanded breakaway to give St. Louis a 1-0 lead.
- 2nd Period, 2:42 – Nick Bjugstad made it 2-0 with assists from Justin Faulk and Mathieu Joseph.
- 3rd Period, 18:58 – Justin Faulk added the final goal, assisted by Mathieu Joseph, sealing the 3-0 result.
Team Notes
The Sabres tallied 23 scoring chances, as reported by Natural Stat Trick, but could not beat goaltender Joel Hofer, who registered 27 saves. Tyson Kozak returned to action after missing five games due to a lower-body injury and played 10:10.
Injury and Roster Updates
Buffalo played without Jason Zucker, Jiri Kulich, and Zach Benson. The Sabres now stand at 5-5-4, with their seven-game points streak—their longest since 2023—coming to an end.
“The Sabres went 0-for-3 on the power play in the loss.”
Final Score
St. Louis Blues 3, Buffalo Sabres 0
Author’s Summary
The Blues capitalized on key moments to shut out the Sabres 3-0, breaking Buffalo’s extended points streak despite a solid defensive performance.