The Buffalo Sabres secured a convincing 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, sweeping their season series with an impressive total of 17 goals scored against Ottawa this season. Despite their last-place standing in the Eastern Conference, the Sabres had a dominant performance, with Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin contributing early goals. Linus Ullmark's solid goaltending, including 17 saves, helped maintain Buffalo's lead throughout the match.

Tyler Kleven's goal for Ottawa was not enough, as the Sabres continued to capitalize on their chances, showcasing their offensive depth. With Brady Tkachuk sidelined due to injury, the Senators struggled, especially on the power play, going 0-for-4. Buffalo's Ryan McLeod capped off the scoring with a short-handed empty-netter, further cementing their victory.