{'byline': 'by Jonathan Koziol', 'hosts': '', 'byline_sources': 'WGR Sports Radio 550', 'audience_id': '', 'original_station': [{'station': 'wgr550', 'path': 'wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-end-overtime-skid-beat-capitals-in-shootout'}], 'syndicated_items': [{'station': 'wcmf', 'path': '/wcmf/sports/buffalo-sabres/sabres-end-overtime-skid-beat-capitals-in-shootout'}, {'station': 'thefanrochester', 'path': '/thefanrochester/sports/buffalo-sabres/sabres-end-overtime-skid-beat-capitals-in-shootout'}], 'original_item': {'_index': 'published-content_v43', '_type': '_doc', '_score': None, '_source': {'date': '2025-11-02T01:00:00.000+00:00', 'lead': [{'data': {'title': 'Lindy Ruff on bad starts for the Sabres', 'thumbnail_url': 'https://s2.dmcdn.net/v/ZIdKK1e-nji9hyKcQ', 'id': 'x9sidjo', 'created_time': 1761145268, 'mode': 'vod', 'private_id': 'k6cIrgwzrvAvfKE4jCQ', 'owner': 'x2yitd8', 'description': 'Sabres HC Lindy Ruff shares his thoughts on the Sabres poor starts to games this season.', 'channel': 'sport', 'tags': ['nhl', 'buffalo sabres', 'lindy ruff', 'wgr'], 'private': False, 'addPublic': True}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/dailymotion/instances/cmhi7sbhv000p357tud1ax4dc@published'}], 'slug': 'sabres-end-overtime-skid-beat-capitals-in-shootout', 'tags': ['NHL', 'Buffalo Sabres', 'Washington Capitals', 'All Local', 'WGR', 'Hockey', 'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen', 'Alex Tuch', 'Isak Rosen', 'Tage Thompson', 'Bowen Byram', 'BREAKING NEWS'], 'feeds': {'msn': True, 'rss': True, 'postup': True, 'facebook': True, 'newsfeed': True, 'sitemaps': True, 'frequency': True, 'smartNews': True, 'apple-news': False, 'smart-news': True, 'most-popular': True, 'reversechron': True, 'google-news-feed': True}, 'hosts': [], 'adTags': {'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/ad-tags/instances/cmhgtbsuu002a01t8d5je1mmo@published'}, 'byline': [{'names': [{'name': 'Jonathan Koziol', 'text': 'Jonathan Koziol', 'slug': 'jonathan-koziol'}], 'sources': [{'text': 'WGR Sports Radio 550'}], 'hosts': [], 'prefix': 'by'}], 'teaser': 'Sabres end overtime skid, beat Capitals in shootout', 'authors': ['Jonathan Koziol'], 'content': [{'data': {'text': '<strong>Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR Sports Radio 550) -</strong> The Buffalo Sabres withstood two early goals from the Washington Capitals, and ended up earning a hard-fought 4-3 shootout on Saturday night at KeyBank Center.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgtbsuu002e01t8vmby3wwb@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was strong in net in only his second start of the season for Buffalo, stopping 31 shots in 65 minutes of work, plus all five Capitals players in the shootout.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi7xli3000y357tb4v35b3g@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1984801726499537082', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SABRES SHOOTOUT WIN ⚔️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SenecaBuffalo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenecaBuffalo</a> <a href="https://t.co/CO8ux1vuZ2">pic.twitter.com/CO8ux1vuZ2</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1984801726499537082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cmhh2s75k007j2a7i0e2iv6nc@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The scoring came early and often to start the game, as the Capitals scored twice in just 2:15 minutes.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhh2lxes00792a7inoy9v8qw@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'First, it was Dylan Strome getting the Capitals on the board, putting home a rebound.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi8151r0012357trdzkg720@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Moments later, Aliaksei Protas converted a 2-on-0 rush to put Washington up by an early pair.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi83cug0016357ttkbogfnw@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres stormed back, though, with three goals to take a 3-2 lead heading into the locker room through 20 minutes.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgxnjw6003p2a7itwjldiny@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Tage Thompson scored Buffalo's first tally, ripping home a one-timer on a pass by Jason Zucker from behind the net just 15 seconds after Washington's second goal.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi854p0001a357tyi7mr4fk@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1984763462002885004', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TOMMER TIME 🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> <a href="https://t.co/EuRtQY8D24">pic.twitter.com/EuRtQY8D24</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1984763462002885004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cmhgxnov7003t2a7ixruzp8wd@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Then midway through the first, Buffalo erased their early deficit as Alex Tuch scored on a break on a nice feed from Josh Doan.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgxobyy003y2a7ingubqtoc@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1984767256430330329', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tuchy can't be tamed 😤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> <a href="https://t.co/eIxfZ1bJuO">pic.twitter.com/eIxfZ1bJuO</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1984767256430330329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cmhgxtzh9004d2a7itden5h1x@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Buffalo then grabbed the lead late in the period, as forward Isak Rosen snapped home his first career NHL goal in his 16th career game.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgxz2q2004i2a7ifbyyucy2@published'}, {'data': {'url': 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second period, as Capitals winger Sonny Milano deflected a Matt Roy point shot to even the score, 3-3, heading to the final 20 minutes.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi8cel7001e357th2918ulu@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres got into penalty trouble in the third period, taking three-straight penalties in the final frame. However, the penalty kill was up to the task, keeping Washington off the board with the man advantage.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhh00yw5005n2a7i1k9ol02c@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'After neither team could win it in the 3-on-3 overtime, it ended up being a lengthy shootout with five shooters aside.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhh1o9yr006g2a7i20s9jgyu@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'In the top of the fifth round, it was Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram snapping one past Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren. Then in the bottom of the fifth round, Luukkonen shut the door on Capitals winger Ryan Leonard to earn the 4-3 shootout win.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi8jcbf001q357tbr28t5yu@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1984804417150017905', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 BO BYRAM IN THE SHOOTOUT 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/OtubMrMrjW">pic.twitter.com/OtubMrMrjW</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1984804417150017905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cmhh2p2ax007e2a7ilyd8re21@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgu71a2002p2a7iuej03weg@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>SCORING RECAP</em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgu9e7200332a7it6c3pkkw@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>First Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> 2:30 - <strong>Tage Thompson</strong> (5) (Jason Zucker); 10:02 - <strong>Alex Tuch</strong> (5) (Josh Doan, Owen Power); 18:45 - <strong>Isak Rosen</strong> (1) (Jack Quinn, Conor Timmins)<br /><strong>WSH:</strong> 1:07 - <strong>Dylan Strome (3) </strong>(Ryan Leonard); 2:15 - <strong>Aliaksei Protas</strong> (5) (Connor McMichael, Tom Wilson)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgu9aor002z2a7i1dkzh0vw@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Second Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> NONE<br /><strong>WSH:</strong> 19:17 - <strong>Sonny Milano (1)</strong> (Matt Roy, Martin Fehervary)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgu7mrh002u2a7i6a48rlec@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Third Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF: </strong>NONE<br /><strong>WSH:</strong> NONE', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgu7mrh002v2a7ictsdb2fw@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Overtime:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> NONE<br /><strong>WSH:</strong> NONE', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhh1vfcb006l2a7iga5cj4ee@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Shootout:</strong><br /><strong>BUF: </strong>Jack Quinn - Save<br /><strong>WSH: </strong>Dylan Strome - Save<br /><strong>BUF: </strong>Tage Thompson - Save<br /><strong>WSH: </strong>Anthony Beauvillier - Save<br /><strong>BUF: </strong>Alex Tuch - Save<br /><strong>WSH: </strong>Connor McMichael - Save<br /><strong>BUF: </strong>Rasmus Dahlin - Save<br /><strong>WSH: </strong>Alex Ovechkin - Save<br /><strong>BUF: Bowen Byram - <em>GOAL</em></strong><br /><strong>WSH: </strong>Ryan Leonard - Save', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhh1yit6006r2a7itagq1yv6@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhh01b5y005w2a7i7a4d081b@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-wsh/2025/11/01/2025020186/boxscore"><strong><em>STATS OF THE GAME:</em></strong></a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi8pbu10022357t5fhryaar@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhh02n7o00622a7izl4jrc7x@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://bluestarhs.com/"><strong>Blue Star Home Services</strong></a><strong>\xa0Three Stars of the Game:</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi8pfwh0027357t9762p80n@published'}, {'data': {'text': '1.)\xa0Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - BUF<br />2.)\xa0Isak Rosen - BUF<br />3.)\xa0Bowen Byram - BUF', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi8pybg002g357tx2dw5etv@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi8ptr0002c357t33ltq4o5@published'}, {'data': {'text': "<strong>What's next: </strong>", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhi8qul5002k357t0eh67cm0@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres welcome JJ Peterka and the Utah Mammoth to Buffalo on Tuesday night for a 7 p.m. faceoff at KeyBank Center. 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