Blues Shut Out Sabres 3-0 at KeyBank Center
The St. Louis Blues secured a 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday at KeyBank Center. Joel Hofer earned his first shutout of the season, while the Blues blocked 20 shots to maintain control of the game.
Sabres Struggle in Recent Games
The Sabres suffered their fifth regulation or overtime loss in six games, unable to push the game to overtime this time. Head Coach Lindy Ruff commented on the team’s performance following the defeat.
“They were playing a man’s game,” said Rasmus Dahlin, reflecting on the Blues’ effort after the game.
Team Challenges and Penalty Kill Performance
- Injuries and illnesses have forced the Sabres to frequently adjust their lineup over the past five games.
- Their penalty kill remains strong, operating at 90.9% efficiency through the first 13 games, the best in the NHL.
Personal Story
Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s fiancée, Carolina Matovac, faced a serious health crisis involving heart failure during a vacation in France and spent weeks on life support.
Game Highlight
Sabres right wing Alex Tuch took a notable shot in the third period against the Blues but could not change the game's outcome.
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