Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry scored the decisive goal just 1:29 into overtime, securing a thrilling 6-5 victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night.
This win not only marked Terry’s second goal of the game but also halted Buffalo’s impressive seven-game road winning streak.
The decisive moment came when Owen Power failed to maintain possession in the Ducks’ zone, allowing Terry to capitalize on a 2-on-0 breakaway and score with a backhand shot, clinching the game for Anaheim.
Dramatic Finish
Mikael Granlund had tied the game for Buffalo with a power-play goal just 1:44 before the end of regulation, as the Sabres pulled goalie Ville Husso for an extra attacker. Granlund’s timely goal set the stage for an intense overtime period.
Ducks’ Scoring Surge
In the first period, the Ducks scored two power-play goals through Chris Kreider and Jackson LaCombe, while Beckett Sennecke also contributed to the scoreline. Goalie Ville Husso made 24 saves, helping the Ducks extend their points streak to four games with consecutive wins.
Sabres’ Streak Ends
Despite a strong performance, Alex Lyon saw his ten-game road winning streak come to an end after allowing six goals on 33 shots. This defeat was particularly notable as it was tied for the third-longest road winning streak by a goaltender in NHL history.
Team Contributions
The Sabres managed to score five goals with contributions from players including Power, Alex Tuch, Josh Doan, Jack Quinn, and Zach Benson. This loss marked only the second for Buffalo in their last 14 games, while they extended their franchise-record points streak on the road to 14 games.
Upcoming Matches
The Ducks will visit the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night, while the Sabres are set to host the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night, looking to bounce back from this narrow defeat.