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Sabres Fall 5-2 to Penguins Amid Turnover Troubles

2/6/2026

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The Buffalo Sabres lost 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, their third loss in four games.
Ruff criticized poor passing and turnovers that let Pittsburgh's young players capitalize.
Avery Hayes scored twice for the Penguins.
Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker scored for Buffalo, with Thompson's power-play goal marking his 30th of the season.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Sabres lost 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, their third loss in four games.
Ruff criticized poor passing and turnovers that let Pittsburgh's young players capitalize.
Avery Hayes scored twice for the Penguins.
Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker scored for Buffalo, with Thompson's power-play goal marking his 30th of the season.