In a decisive victory, the Buffalo Sabres halted their three-game losing streak with a 5-1 win against the Ottawa Senators. Bowen Byram and Tage Thompson ignited the scoring in the third period, with Byram netting two goals and JJ Peterka contributing two goals and an assist.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen excelled in goal, making 37 saves. The Senators struggled, suffering their fourth consecutive road loss. Rasmus Dahlin reached a career milestone with 301 points, becoming the third Sabres defenseman to achieve this feat.