Sabres Defeat Hurricanes 4-2, Secure Third Win

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2, led by Ryan McLeod who scored his first career hat trick. Buffalo started strong, quickly taking a 3-0 lead, with McLeod netting his first goal just 43 seconds into the game. Carolina made a comeback attempt, narrowing the gap to 3-2 in the third period, but McLeod sealed the victory with a late goal despite a defender's interference. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was critical for the Sabres, making 35 saves, while the team has now won three of their last four games. Despite their recent success, the Sabres remain at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. This victory signifies the Sabres' resilience following a previous 13-game losing streak earlier in the season.