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Ducks Top Sabres 6-5 in Overtime, Snap Road Streak

3/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 in overtime on March 22, 2026, ending Buffalo's seven-game road winning streak.
Mikael Granlund scored on a power play to help the Sabres tie the game at 5-5 late in the third.
Troy Terry scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the Ducks.
The Ducks improved to 39-27-4, while the Sabres stood at 44-21-6 and prepared to host the Boston Bruins next.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's 1967 expansion doubled its teams from six to twelve, adding franchises like the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers. This marked the end of the Original Six era and aimed to secure a U.S. television contract amid fears of rival leagues. The Buffalo Sabres, established in 1970, and the Anaheim Ducks, founded in 1993, illustrate the league's ongoing evolution and regional rivalries.

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Story summary

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 in overtime on March 22, 2026, ending Buffalo's seven-game road winning streak.
Mikael Granlund scored on a power play to help the Sabres tie the game at 5-5 late in the third.
Troy Terry scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the Ducks.
The Ducks improved to 39-27-4, while the Sabres stood at 44-21-6 and prepared to host the Boston Bruins next.

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