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Sabres Fall to Lightning in Overtime Thriller

2/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Sabres lost 4-3 in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning, earning three points on their Florida trip and remaining playoff contenders.
Mattias Samuelsson scored two goals for Buffalo.
Josh Doan netted a crucial power-play goal.
Darren Raddysh tied the game with 26 seconds left in regulation.
Jake Guentzel scored the game-winner for Tampa Bay in overtime.

History

Historical Context

In 1967, the NHL expanded from six to twelve teams, marking the end of the Original Six era. This expansion included franchises like the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers, which helped increase the league's fan base by over 50%. The Buffalo Sabres, also established during this period, have since become significant competitors, illustrating the league's growth and evolving rivalries.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Sabres lost 4-3 in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning, earning three points on their Florida trip and remaining playoff contenders.
Mattias Samuelsson scored two goals for Buffalo.
Josh Doan netted a crucial power-play goal.
Darren Raddysh tied the game with 26 seconds left in regulation.
Jake Guentzel scored the game-winner for Tampa Bay in overtime.

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