Sabres defeat Senators 3-2, Ruff earns 600th win

In a closely contested matchup, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2, with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal early in the third period. This victory marked Lindy Ruff's 600th win with the franchise, making him only the second coach in NHL history to achieve this milestone with a single team. The game saw Jack Quinn and Jacob Bernard-Docker also net goals for Buffalo, while Brady Tkachuk and David Perron scored for Ottawa. Despite controlling the game for stretches, the Senators failed to maintain their leads, underscoring their struggles against the Sabres this season. Goaltender James Reimer made 30 saves, securing his second consecutive win. The result leaves the Senators clinging to a playoff spot, while the Sabres continue to play spoiler as they approach the end of the season.