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His 32nd goal of the year came after the forward made a move at the blue line to evade an Edmonton defender.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83p44v9002b357pe111l4ro@published'}, {'data': {'text': "His initial shot was not handled by Oilers goalie Staurt Skinner, resulting in the rebound chance in front. Thompson's goal was officially unassisted.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm853x9a5000i357pduqfis3t@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1899242078665658835', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tage just cleanin&#39; up 🧹<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> <a href="https://t.co/axcr9Me7vI">pic.twitter.com/axcr9Me7vI</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1899242078665658835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm84zyn39000s357p795ao3cl@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres were outshot by Edmonton, 12-7, in the first period, with Luukkonen turning away all 11 Oilers shots on goal. This included a quality chance by Edmonton captain Connor McDavid early in the opening period.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83pkcsd000f357ph4vjaj3b@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Edmonton was able to tie the game, 1-1, less than two minutes into the second period. A shot from Darnell Nurse at the point hit a Sabres player just outside of the crease, resulting in the defenseman's fifth goal of the year.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83qyosj000l357p7fgxyt03@published'}, {'data': {'text': "However, Alex Tuch answered back just over two minutes later to restore Buffalo's one-goal lead. Tuch received a pass in the slot from former Oilers forward Ryan McLeod, and scored his 25th goal of the season.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83r0hue000r357p78uykghi@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1899252850925998468', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tuchy from Clouder! 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/iz0fBjGz43">pic.twitter.com/iz0fBjGz43</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1899252850925998468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm84zys7h000x357perlvo04f@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'A too many men on the ice penalty against the Sabres allowed Edmonton to tie the game again, this time at 2-2, midway through the middle period.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83r4sxj000f357pffx73hm4@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Evan Bouchard converted on his scoring chance for his 12th goal of the season. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl assisted on the game-tying goal.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8540xtq000v357pev4rxc21@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Draisaitl was able to register assists on both Oilers second-period goals.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm85416710012357pagh283g7@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Josh Norris recorded his first point as a member of the Sabres after setting up Thompson for his second goal of the game.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83t3xwj0014357pgk1qbeml@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Norris was able speed down the ice and apply pressure to the Oilers defender retreating for a puck. He then chipped the puck to Thompson, allowing him to drag the puck and get Skinner out of position for the go-ahead goal.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8541til0019357puadzhc9q@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The go-ahead goal came less than four minutes into the third period to give Buffalo a 3-2 lead.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm8542ogm001g357p5pmxludf@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1899267844526772302', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">JOSH NORRIS AND TAGE THOMPSON 🥵<br><br>Norris gets his first point as a Buffalo Sabre! <a href="https://t.co/5as4GD6XO2">pic.twitter.com/5as4GD6XO2</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1899267844526772302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm84zz05l0018357pmujw2ntd@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres were able to kill off a late power play chance for Edmonton after Mattias Samuelsson was called for hooking. Buffalo then killed off the remaining time left on the clock to secure a win and end a six-game winless skid.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83u6eag0029357pus5eavr1@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Overall, Luukkonen was credited with 32 saves on 24 shots faced, including 12 in the third period.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm854316c001n357p4nf62nza@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<iframe src="https://embed.radio.com?slug=WGR550&amp;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&amp;type=station" style="border:0;height:136px;width:100%;overflow:hidden"></iframe>'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/html-embed/instances/cm83u7xdq002e357pd0vtvnlk@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83pagp6000f357phdo6fkvg@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>SCORING RECAP</em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83pakr2000l357pwrbg6lix@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>First Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> 13:28 - <strong>Tage Thompson</strong> (32) (Unassisted)<br /><strong>EDM:</strong> NONE', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83paob6000r357po5m6gapw@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Second Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> 3:52 - <strong>Alex Tuch </strong>(25) (Ryan McLeod)<br /><strong>EDM:</strong> 1:35 - <strong>Darnell Nurse </strong>(5) (Troy Stetcher, Leon Draisaitl); 9:12 - <strong>Evan Bouchard </strong>(12) PPG (Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83r695c000l357p1emy0kwf@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Third Period:</strong><br /><strong>BUF:</strong> 3:20 - <strong>Tage Thompson </strong>(33) (Josh Norris)<br /><strong>EDM:</strong> NONE', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83t5ec7001a357p8c9qcp1c@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83rp9mx000y357pspmigcjr@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-edm/2025/03/10/2024021021/boxscore"><strong><em>STATS OF THE GAME:</em></strong></a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm84my8jd0016357p2kty2zsp@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm84mymp5001b357pd9rpin4u@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Three Stars of the Game:</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm83tujpn001w357pk879bcbn@published'}, {'data': {'text': '1.) 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