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(WGR Sports Radio 550) -</strong> Tage Thompson found the net for the 35th time this season, which also counted as the game-winning goal for the Buffalo Sabres in a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8p1ssee000e01vxyb2ciunt@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904708695805636807', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SABRES WIN!! ⚔️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ModernCorp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ModernCorp</a> <a href="https://t.co/GscEQblYKy">pic.twitter.com/GscEQblYKy</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904708695805636807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm8p9wbkx007t2a7ce4gjklof@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Senators got a chance to get out to an early lead with a man advantage opportunity and took advantage.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8p9sgdg007p2a7cqtwfu15i@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'With Thompson in the box for Buffalo due to a high-sticking infraction, Senators captain Brady Tkachuk netted the opening goal to put Ottawa ahead just 1:35 into the game.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8p3p3cf002o2a7cswh8lrp6@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Forwards Tim Stutzle and Dylan Cozens earned assists on the power play goal for Ottawa, giving the latter his first point against his former team since a trade just ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline earlier this month.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi35smm000q357som2fahnn@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Buffalo thought they tied the game a short time later, as Jack Quinn set up JJ Peterka on a beautiful pass breaking into the zone. However, Ottawa challenged the goal for an offside and the goal was taken off the board.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi35snd000r357s6eynfktj@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Later in the period, though, Peterka found Quinn for a one-timer to tie the game for Buffalo at 1-1 game with 1:39 remaining in the opening frame.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi35sqb000s357suqtniw7u@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904681972024107075', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The JJ ➡️ Jack connection 👌 <a href="https://t.co/uS45lMa2Yi">pic.twitter.com/uS45lMa2Yi</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904681972024107075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm8p5fu3l003t2a7c03g2p7u7@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Ottawa re-gained its lead again in the second period on another power play, as David Perron found twine with JJ Peterka in the box for unsportsmanlike conduct.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8p5fpj2003p2a7ces5kw0jy@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'But the Sabres tied the game back up later in the second period, as defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker fired home his first goal in a Sabres uniform, and his second goal of the season. Tuesday also marked the first game for Bernard-Docker against his former team after the defenseman was included as part of the package in the Cozens trade.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8p72s28004z2a7cpf3ttbu0@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904692042904539214', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 JACOB BERNARD-DOCKER! 🚨<br><br>JBD's first goal as a Sabre ties us up 2-2! <a href="https://t.co/c0AECJoSmX">pic.twitter.com/c0AECJoSmX</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904692042904539214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm8p7bcu2005c2a7c2px1hptg@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Buffalo’s first lead of the night came 1:23 into the third period as Thompson scored on a nice feed from linemate Zach Benson from behind the net.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8p7j9oy00602a7c2xxydjwa@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904700247013482669', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TAGE <a href="https://t.co/imCd3frRa2">pic.twitter.com/imCd3frRa2</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904700247013482669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm8p7zb8t006h2a7cqofhhewu@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'It was a tight game the rest of the way, but the Sabres held on to their 3-2 lead thanks to some strong play from goalie James Reimer down the stretch. His 30 saves helped backstop Buffalo to a victory on home ice.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8p8c8jw006m2a7cvxdjdekf@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Tuesday night’s win was also a milestone victory for Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff, as he became just the second coach in NHL history to earn 600 regular-season wins with a single franchise.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8p9kbpc007f2a7cnr44rc00@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904711423072104907', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">600 Sabres regular-season wins for Coach Lindy Ruff ⚔️ <a href="https://t.co/TyqedSF1mG">pic.twitter.com/TyqedSF1mG</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1904711423072104907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm8p9m10y007k2a7cbt6x8a4o@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/cmbi393cx0021357sdhab30ew@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8p3p8w7002t2a7c2a5tdgt9@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>SCORING RECAP</em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi36wr9000z357sdn8wxhgn@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>First Period:</strong><br /> <strong>BUF:</strong>\xa018:31 -\xa0<strong>Jack Quinn (11)\xa0</strong>(JJ Peterka, Ryan McLeod)<br /> <strong>OTT:\xa0</strong>1:35 -<strong>\xa0Matthew Tkachuk (29) PPG\xa0</strong>(Tim Stutzle, Dylan Cozens)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi36wr90010357swsrymg47@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Second Period:</strong><br /> <strong>BUF:</strong>\xa012:59 -\xa0<strong>Jacob Bernard-Docker (2)\xa0</strong>(Tyson Kozak, Peyton Krebs)<br /> <strong>OTT:\xa0</strong>7:39 -\xa0<strong>David Perron (7) PPG </strong>(Ridley Greig, Claude Giroux)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi36wr90011357slcccp9cq@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Third Period:</strong><br /> <strong>BUF:</strong>\xa01:23 -\xa0<strong>Tage Thompson (35)</strong><strong>\xa0</strong>(Zach Benson, Rasmus Dahlin)<br /> <strong>OTT:</strong>\xa0NONE', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi36wr90012357swtcrcnia@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi36wr90013357shscg0ig4@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<em><strong><a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-ott/2025/03/25/2024021129/boxscore">STATS OF THE GAME:</a></strong></em>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi36wr90014357sr8vi28ab@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi36wr90015357symsl5ieu@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Three Stars of the Game:</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmbi36wr90016357svv2l4kbn@published'}, {'data': {'text': '1.) 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