Ryan McLeod's two-goal performance led the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Alongside McLeod, Dylan Cozens and Tage Thompson contributed to the Sabres' scoring, while Jason Zucker notched two assists. The Sabres have now triumphed in three of their last four matches, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen standing strong in goal, making 35 saves.
The Hurricanes had a tough night, with Jaccob Slavin and Martin Necas finding the net, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Sabres. Brent Burns provided two assists, yet the team suffered their second loss in a row, with Dustin Tokarski recording 20 saves.
In another intense matchup, the Edmonton Oilers overcame the Minnesota Wild 5-3, extending their winning streak to seven out of eight games. Connor McDavid starred with two goals and an assist, while Vasily Podkolzin scored a crucial tiebreaking goal in the third period. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also contributed with a goal and an assist, helping the Oilers rally from a 2-0 deficit after Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi scored early for Minnesota. Zach Hyman's goal sparked the comeback, showcasing the Oilers' resilience.
