In a tightly contested game, the Buffalo Sabres triumphed over the Calgary Flames 3-2, thanks to a shootout goal from JJ Peterka. The Sabres secured their third consecutive victory with first-period goals from Tage Thompson and Zach Benson.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was instrumental in goal, stopping 24 shots and all three shootout attempts. Calgary's Mikael Backlund and Matt Coronato managed to score, but the Flames fell short, ending their streak of wins in Buffalo.