Amadio’s goal with just over 3 minutes remaining gives Senators a win over the Sabres

In a thrilling game at Buffalo, the Ottawa Senators secured a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres with just seconds remaining. Led by a decisive goal from Michael Amadio just three minutes from the end, the Senators came from behind to clinch the win. Assists on the go-ahead goal came from Fabian Zetterlund and Tim Stutzle, capitalizing on a 3-on-2 break.

Shane Pinto also contributed by scoring to tie the game at 1 at the 11:33 mark of the second period. Peyton Krebs put the Sabres ahead at the 14-minute mark of the first, with support from Tage Thompson and Zach Benson. Samuel Ersson made 24 saves for the Senators, who entered the game on a three-game losing streak, including a 6-3 loss to Anaheim on Sunday.

Colten Ellis saved 28 for the Sabres, preventing a three-game winning streak. Sandis Vilmanis had a career-high two-goal performance for the Florida Panthers, while Sam Reinhart added a goal and two assists. Seth Jones scored against his former team, and Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and an assist. Florida improved to a season-best 9-0-1 when allowing three or fewer goals, with Reinhart sealing the win with an empty-netter in the final minute.

Frank Nazar and Roman Kantserov scored for Chicago, with Ethan Del Mastro contributing two assists in his first multi-point game of the season.