Josh Dunne scored one of Buffalo's goals, tying the game at the 10-minute mark of the first period with a shot from the faceoff circle. His performance contributed to the Sabres' strong offensive showing, as they outshot Ottawa 24-5 in the first period.

Josh Dunne scored one of Buffalo's goals, tying the game at the 10-minute mark with a shot from the faceoff circle after receiving a cross-crease pass from Vsevolod Komarov. His performance contributed to the Sabres' overall strong showing, despite the team fielding a lineup with limited NHL experience.