Kulich's late goal lifts Sabres past Predators 4-3

Jiri Kulich scored twice, including the decisive goal with 2:04 left, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators. The Sabres initially built a 2-0 lead in the first period, with goals from Ryan McLeod and Kulich, but Nashville responded with three consecutive goals to take a 3-2 lead. Jason Zucker later tied the game for Buffalo before Kulich's late goal secured the win. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves in goal for the Sabres, while Justus Annunen stopped 23 shots for the Predators. The victory marked the Sabres' second consecutive win and improved their record to 20-26-5, while Nashville faced its third straight loss. Prior to the game, Buffalo honored former enforcer Rob Ray by inducting him into the team’s Hall of Fame.