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(WGR Sports Radio 550) -</strong> The Buffalo Sabres erased a one-goal deficit late in the third period to force overtime and defeat the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3, on Monday night at KeyBank Center.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pm7kpu000e01s1an09ye2s@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1840929626744393889', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SABRES WIN! <br><br>On to the regular season! ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/khEtAPV1Ci">pic.twitter.com/khEtAPV1Ci</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1840929626744393889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm1pryi1z0066357mydel46z9@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Red Wings were able to strike first thanks to a Michael Brandsegg-Nygard goal just over a minute into the game. The goal from the 2024 first-round pick gave Detroit a 1-0 lead over the Sabres.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pmlqc4002a357mullykz1x@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Graham Slaggert was able to answer back just a few minutes later, taking the puck to the front of the net. The forward's second preseason goal was assisted by Brett Murray and Zach Metsa.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pmqlum002s357ml1esn8qm@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres took the lead with under a minute to go in the opening period thanks to a Viktor Neuchev goal. The forward was able to drive to the front of the net and beat Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon. The unassisted goal allowed Buffalo to enjoy a 2-1 lead after one period.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pnjx85003m357mwnpgi12p@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Neither team was able to score in the second period, despite power play opportunities. Buffalo's lone power play chance came nearly halfway through the second, while Detroit had a pair of special teams chances without being able to score.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1ppwzr4003s357m0o3imcsp@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'However, an early power play chance for Buffalo in the third period resulted in a shorthanded goal for the Red Wings. Elmer Soderblom was able to beat Felix Sandstrom to tie the game, 2-2, just over two minutes into the third period. The goal came with Amadeus Lombardi in the penalty box for hooking.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1ppy9k9003y357mru3o0mnj@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Detroit regained the lead on a goal by William Lagesson just over six minutes later. He was able to get around the Sabres defense and score his first goal of the preseason, giving the Red Wings a 3-2 lead.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pqmzim004h357maxpospqv@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres were able to score a shorthanded goal of their own later in the third period to tie the game at 3-3. Slaggert was able to convert on a breakaway chance with Buffalo on a 5-on-4 penalty kill with about six minutes remaining in regulation. The goal was his second of the game and third of the preseason.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pr1y4r004n357mt3m22z6p@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Then in overtime, Konsta Helenius took advantage of a power play to score and give the Sabres the overtime victory. Mason Jobst and Isak Rosen were credited with assists on the game-winning goal after they were able to cycle the puck in the offensive zone during the 4-on-3 advantage.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1prq7u4005p357mxikphw6s@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The overtime goal came with just under 13 seconds to go in the extra period.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1qe2exo0009357m8dpgioe5@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1840934191690891446', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Konsta Helenius wins it in overtime‼️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> <a href="https://t.co/0OLe3E7euq">pic.twitter.com/0OLe3E7euq</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1840934191690891446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm1psrw8s002b357mns4hzafq@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<iframe src="https://embed.radio.com?slug=WGR550&type=station" style="border:0;height:136px;width:100%;overflow:hidden"></iframe>', 'isIframe': True, 'componentVariation': 'html-embed', 'fbInstantArticleHtml': '<iframe src="https://embed.radio.com?slug=WGR550&type=station" style="border:0;height:136px;width:100%;overflow:hidden"></iframe>'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/html-embed/instances/cm1psbdz9000y357mnp4covxl@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pmsr0k002y357m8k55p7th@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>SCORING RECAP</em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pmsv470034357m6i78nzle@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>First Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> 5:29 - <strong>Graham Slaggert </strong>(2) (Brett Murray, Zach Metsa); 19:06 - <strong>Viktor Neuchev</strong> (1) (Unassisted)<br /><strong>DET:</strong> 1:15 - <strong>Michael Brandsegg</strong>-<strong>Nygard </strong>(1) (Joe Snively, Antti Tuomisto)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pmszj8003a357mwdlb6ry8@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Second Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> NONE<br /><strong>DET:</strong> NONE', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1ppzgds0044357msfdk3mp6@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Third Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> 13:57 - <strong>Graham Slaggert </strong>(3) SHG (Unassisted)<br /><strong>DET:</strong> 2:05 - <strong>Elmer Soderblom </strong>(1) SHG (Unassisted); 8:07 - <strong>William Lagesson </strong>(1) (Gabriel Seger)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pqbk4o004b357m6oggql52@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Overtime:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> 4:47 - <strong>Konsta</strong> <strong>Helenius</strong> (1) PPG (Mason Jobst, Isak Rosen)<br /><strong>DET:</strong> NONE', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pruvxo005u357m3tstql1j@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1psdd0r0013357msv1avdla@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-det/2024/09/30/2024010063/boxscore"><strong><em>STATS OF THE GAME:</em></strong></a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pmxrn3003g357m9jos88ud@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1psdzws0018357m1h81oo1m@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Three Stars of the Game:</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1pse5jy001d357mwr4byx8v@published'}, {'data': {'text': '1.) Graham Slaggert - BUF<br />2.) Konsta Helenius - BUF<br />3.) William Lagesson - DET', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1psed2w001i357myho8agaj@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1psf0td001n357m2gj5tab9@published'}, {'data': {'text': "<strong>What's next:</strong>", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1psf61k001s357maaobyrfg@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres will open the 2024-25 regular season on Friday afternoon when they take on the New Jersey Devils in Game 1 of the NHL Global Series in Prague, Czechia. 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