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(WGR Sports Radio 550) -</strong> The Buffalo Sabres played comeback in St. Louis on Monday night, overcoming a 2-1 second-period deficit to rally for three unanswered goals in a 4-2 win over the Blues at Enterprise Center.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvsqdz001z01qrxopvk54m@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The win marks the ninth-straight victory for the Sabres.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs34osg001u357vzccr3lrg@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2005844831503790212', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">SABRES. WIN.<br>SABRES. WIN.<br>SABRES. WIN.<br>SABRES. WIN.<br>SABRES. WIN.<br>SABRES. WIN.<br>SABRES. WIN.<br>SABRES. WIN.<br>SABRES. WIN. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SenecaBuffalo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenecaBuffalo</a> <a href="https://t.co/iVhaYUb9l3">pic.twitter.com/iVhaYUb9l3</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2005844831503790212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cmjs1nfwy008g3b728cu2po03@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Buffalo opened the scoring early in the first period, as Josh Norris got the offense rolling with a clutch steal of the puck. Quickly, he located Noah Ostlund to make it 1-0, Buffalo, just 2:19 into the contest. The goal was Ostlund's seventh of the season.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrwhujq00523b72dog9df17@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2005810355558068401', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Josh with the steal, Osty with the strike! 🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sabrehood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sabrehood</a> <a href="https://t.co/906cTUw7Yz">pic.twitter.com/906cTUw7Yz</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2005810355558068401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cmjrwiof000593b725v692wbl@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'St. Louis answered quickly, though, as veteran forward Brayden Schenn quickly brought the game back even with his eighth goal of the season.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrwirfm005g3b729i522r99@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Almost exactly three minutes later, the Blues went to the well once more.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrwubm2005o3b72av6e7ro6@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The home side grabbed its first lead of the game when forward Jimmy Snuggerud potted his sixth goal of the season to make it 2-1, Blues.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs374ap0020357vapmxwjl8@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Late in the second period, Alex Tuch made good on a prior goal reversal in the middle frame.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrz1np400653b72faxlcvjx@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'After being denied a goal for a kicking motion earlier in the period, Tuch wired his 12th goal of the season past St. Louis goalie Joel Hoefer to tie the score, 2-2.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs388af0024357vdzvf4cai@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2005829725910929851', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ALEX TUCH SNIPE. 🎯 <a href="https://t.co/hMD06FQTqx">pic.twitter.com/hMD06FQTqx</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2005829725910929851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cmjrz56hq006h3b726l4x5axd@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Just 1:46 into the third period, the Sabres took the lead back thanks to an entire effort from the line of Ryan McLeod, Jack Quinn and Zach Benson.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs00snn006o3b72vvx11ce6@published'}, {'data': {'text': "From the left corner, McLeod's centering pass was settled ever-so slightly by Quinn. The puck took flight, where Benson was able to bat home his fourth goal of the year to give the Sabres a 3-2 edge.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs020n5006v3b72b8biqnqz@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2005836444682637518', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clouder has eyes in the back of his head. 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sabrehood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sabrehood</a> <a href="https://t.co/pCL5nwofVU">pic.twitter.com/pCL5nwofVU</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2005836444682637518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cmjs03gdc00723b72ga8jeaks@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres were looking to put the game away for good on a late power play, but the Blues held strong to kill it off.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs1ghle007j3b72h43ov2pf@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Shortly after returning to 5-on-5, St. Louis pulled Hofer for an extra-attacker. The Sabres survived a scare on a wild play, before finally icing the game thanks to an empty-net tally from forward Peyton Krebs.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs3al2f0028357vo7uq6qaf@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Blues skated out the final seconds in their own zone, putting a bow on a ninth-consecutive win for the Sabres.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs1jc1s007x3b72k7p12llq@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Buffalo is now one win away from tying the franchise record of 10-straight wins, which would be the fourth time the team has reached that mark.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs1k5qd00843b72f66kqrgi@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvxf2q001y3b72upjir204@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>SCORING RECAP</em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvxkyu00263b72cy4mvoab@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>First Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF: </strong>2:19 - <strong>Noah Ostlund</strong> (7) (Josh Norris)<br /><strong>STL: </strong>5:08 - <strong>Brayden Schenn</strong> (8) (Otto Stenberg, Jordan Kyrou); 8:09 - <strong>Jimmy Snuggerud</strong> (6) (Robby Fabbri, Colton Parayko)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvxrdw002e3b7257bhw7ef@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Second Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF: </strong>15:17 - <strong>Alex Tuch</strong> (12) (Mattias Samuelsson)<br /><strong>STL: </strong>NONE', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvxxpa002m3b728g6dp4ze@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Third Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF: </strong>1:46 - <strong>Zach Benson</strong> (4) (Jack Quinn, Ryan McLeod); 18:44 - <strong>Peyton Krebs</strong> (3) ENG (Beck Malenstyn)<br /><strong>STL: </strong>NONE', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvy3kl002u3b72y5x3og6j@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvy93900323b72ywem2k9e@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-stl/2025/12/29/2025020610/boxscore"><strong><em>STATS OF THE GAME:</em></strong></a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvydet003a3b72lklf6mk7@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvyib9003i3b72o7opvi5r@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://bluestarhs.com/"><strong>Blue Star Home Services</strong></a><strong> Three Stars of the Game:</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvymlv003q3b72gbl3bkrx@published'}, {'data': {'text': '1.) Zach Benson - BUF<br />2.) Joel Hofer - STL<br />3.) Alex Tuch - BUF', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvyudr003y3b72i7y31b3o@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjrvyx9v00463b72k9w49m4e@published'}, {'data': {'text': "<strong>What's next:</strong>", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmjs2fjbe001h357vf4kvx0mu@published'}, {'data': {'text': "The Sabres continue their three-game road trip by heading to Dallas to visit the Stars on New Year's Eve. 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