Tanner Laczynski netted his first goal of the season, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Adin Hill was solid in goal, stopping 23 shots, as Vegas continues to dominate the NHL with a league-high 33 points since November 21. The Golden Knights' record now stands at 16-3-1, placing them at the top of the league with 57 points, overtaking the Winnipeg Jets, who suffered a loss against Detroit.

Mark Stone and Jack Eichel also contributed goals for Vegas, while Tanner Pearson recorded two assists. For Buffalo, Jason Zucker scored the lone goal, with James Reimer making 30 saves in net. The Sabres ended their four-game road trip with a disappointing third consecutive loss, despite having won three straight against the Golden Knights prior to this matchup.

Notably, Stone's goal marked the 600th point of his career, making him the eighth-fastest Canadian player to reach this milestone. The Golden Knights have been particularly strong defensively during their recent stretch, allowing the fewest goals per game in the league, with two or fewer in 14 of their last 20 games. Looking ahead, the Sabres will host the Washington Capitals on Monday, while the Golden Knights will travel to face the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

The NHL waiver wire is active as teams prepare for the upcoming regular season, with several players being placed on waivers.

Among those are former Philadelphia Flyers Patrick Brown and Tanner Laczynski. Brown, now with the Boston Bruins, has had a modest performance in his time there, while Laczynski is set to begin his first season with the Vegas Golden Knights after a solid stint in the AHL.