Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin tries to make a pass from the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen bounced back after getting beaten by Martin Fehervary’s 40-footer on the first shot he faced, to finish with 23 saves. Sabres forward Jeff Skinner, playing in his 1,000th career NHL game, was held off the scoresheet, and drew a big sigh from the crowd when he had a shot bank off the crossbar with 8:45 left.
Charlie Lindgren was yanked after allowing six goals on 31 shots, and dropped to 6-3-1 in his past 10 starts. Darcy Kuemper mopped up with four saves.Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom rally the Islanders over the Blackhawks 2-1 Leading 3-2, Dahlin sparked Buffalo’s three-goal surge by one-timing in a shot from the left point 3:03 into the third period. The Sabres next two goals came on consecutive shots, capped by Tuch converting rookie Thompson’s pass into the slot to chase Lindgren.
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