In an exhilarating comeback, the Colorado Avalanche overcame a four-goal deficit to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 5-4. Artturi Lehkonen scored the game-winner late in the third period, while Nathan MacKinnon contributed two goals and an assist. Backup goalie Scott Wedgewood shone in his debut, stopping all 22 shots faced.

The Sabres struggled, with Tage Thompson scoring twice but unable to secure a win, marking their fourth consecutive loss.