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The goal came off a 4-on-1 chance, with Matt Boldy receiving the secondary assists on the play.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm40qxpbm002b357pscw5070o@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Buffalo had a pair of power play chances, but failed to score in the opening 20 minutes. The Sabres outshot Minnesota, 16-4, in the first period as well.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm40lchur003k357pzp6000zg@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Gustavsson made 16 saves, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was credited with three saves.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm40qz24s002f357pqrxa1i14@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Neither team was able to score in the second period, with Minnesota maintaining their one-goal advantage. 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Filip Gustavsson - MIN<br />2.) Kirill Kaprizov - MIN<br />3.) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - BUF', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm40qq9xt0016357piddlzln4@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm40nwa000042357par28qv8d@published'}, {'data': {'text': "<strong>What's next:</strong>", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm40qqna1001a357poyqm3pn0@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres remain home to welcome the Vancouver Canucks for their lone visit to KeyBank Center on Friday afternoon. 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