In a thrilling contest, the Buffalo Sabres edged past the Ottawa Senators 3-2, highlighted by Tage Thompson's decisive goal early in the third period. This victory marked a significant milestone for head coach Lindy Ruff, who achieved his 600th win with the franchise, becoming only the second coach to reach this feat with a single team.

Jack Quinn and Jacob Bernard-Docker also found the back of the net for Buffalo, while James Reimer made a notable contribution, stopping 30 shots. The Senators, despite power-play goals from Brady Tkachuk and David Perron, faltered in maintaining their early leads, now facing a challenge to secure a playoff spot amidst stiff competition in the Eastern Conference.