Sabres Win Against Hurricanes 4-2

Ryan McLeod led the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes by scoring his first career hat trick. The Sabres took an early lead, with McLeod scoring just 43 seconds into the game and adding two more goals, including one in the final seconds after an unusual play where his stick was broken by Brent Burns. Despite being outshot 8-0 in the third period, the Sabres managed to hold on to their lead, thanks in part to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's 35 saves. This win marked the Sabres' third victory in four games, while the Hurricanes faced their second consecutive loss, struggling to find their rhythm until late in the game. The match also highlighted the Sabres' tendency to make games interesting, as they have previously blown multi-goal leads. Overall, the performance underscored the Sabres' need for improvement in maintaining leads but showcased McLeod's standout offensive contribution.