The Buffalo Sabres secured a convincing 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames in a thrilling NHL matchup on Tuesday night. The Sabres came out strong from the opening puck drop and never looked back, dominating the Flames in all aspects of the game.

Buffalo got on the board early in the first period, with forward Jeff Skinner scoring a power-play goal to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead. The Flames tried to respond, but Buffalo’s defense stood tall and kept Calgary off the scoreboard for the remainder of the period.

In the second period, the Sabres extended their lead to 2-0 thanks to a goal from forward Victor Olofsson. The Flames managed to get one back with a goal from Elias Lindholm, but Buffalo quickly regained control of the game with another goal from Skinner, his second of the night.

The Sabres continued to apply pressure in the third period, with forward Tage Thompson scoring an empty-net goal to seal the victory for Buffalo. Goaltender Linus Ullmark was stellar between the pipes for the Sabres, making 30 saves on 31 shots to secure the win.

Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Sabres, who outshot the Flames 35-31 and controlled play for much of the game. Buffalo’s power play was particularly effective, converting on two of their four opportunities, while their penalty kill was perfect, shutting down all four of Calgary’s power plays.

The victory improves the Sabres’ record to 6-4-2 on the season, while the Flames drop to 7-3-1. Buffalo will look to build on this win as they continue their road trip, while Calgary will aim to bounce back in their next game.

Overall, it was an impressive showing by the Sabres, who showcased their offensive firepower and solid defensive play en route to a well-deserved victory over a tough Flames team. Fans of Buffalo can certainly be excited about the team’s potential moving forward in the season.