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3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres thrilling comeback win against Minnesota Wild

From defensive penalty kill stands to crucial third period line tweaks, here is how the Buffalo Sabres handed Minnesota their first loss.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 1:50 AM
3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres thrilling comeback win against Minnesota Wild
Key Things to Know
  • The Buffalo Sabres came from behind to defeat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime.
  • Owen Power scored the game-winning goal in overtime after Buffalo trailed 2-0 entering the third period.
  • Noah Ostlund and Tage Thompson scored third-period goals following line adjustments by head coach Lindy Ruff.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the previously unbeaten Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime. After falling behind 2-0 in the second period, Buffalo answered with third-period goals from Noah Ostlund and Tage Thompson before Owen Power scored the game-winner in overtime.

Writer Brandon Croce highlighted Louis Crevier's penalty-killing efforts and argued Buffalo overcame questionable second-period officiating. Third-period line adjustments by head coach Lindy Ruff, which paired Power with Rasmus Dahlin and moved Peyton Krebs up to the top line, proved decisive in sparking the comeback.

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