The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 in an NHL game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The Red Wings scored three goals in the first period, with goals from Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, and Marco Kasper. Buffalo's Tage Thompson scored in the second period, and Tanner Pearson scored in the third period, but Detroit secured the win with a late goal from Patrick Kane.
Lucas Raymond reportedly said the win was important against a strong team, while Rasmus Dahlin of the Sabres reportedly called the loss unacceptable. The Sabres have lost three consecutive games. Detroit's next game is at home against the Philadelphia Flyers, and Buffalo's next game is at home against the Seattle Kraken.
the win was important against a strong team
the loss unacceptable