Sabres Dominate Penguins, Extend Home Streak

The Buffalo Sabres achieved a decisive 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, with a standout performance from Tage Thompson, who scored just 27 seconds into the game and contributed significantly to the team's offensive dominance. This win marks the Sabres' third consecutive victory, improving their home record significantly as they are now 10-2-0 in their past 12 home games. The Sabres have shown consistency in recent matchups, also defeating the Ottawa Senators 3-2, where Thompson again played a critical role by scoring the game-winning goal early in the third period. Despite the Sabres sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, they have played spoiler, impacting the playoff prospects for teams like Ottawa, who are struggling with consistency. The Sabres' recent home performance has been one of the strongest in the league, with a .833 points percentage since January. This resurgence is attributed to contributions from younger players and solid goaltending from James Reimer.