Sabres doomed by pair of late Ottawa goals

Buffalo, Ny. (WGR) - The Ottawa Senators scored two goals late in the third period to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.

Neither team was able to score in the first period, while neither side had a power play chance either. Ottawa was credited with 12 shots on goal and Buffalo recorded 10 shots against Samuel Ersson. Colten Ellis stopped all 12 Senators shots on goal, including an important save less than two minutes into the game.

The first penalty of the night was called just over six minutes into the second period. It was called on Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin for holding. Despite Ottawa having a couple of shots on goal during the man advantage, they were unable to capitalize on the chance.

The game's first goal came with six minutes remaining in the second period after Zach Benson and Peyton Krebs hustled to keep the puck in the offensive zone. Tage Thompson took the shot from the high slot that was deflected by Krebs and into the net for a 1-0 lead.

The goal was Krebs' first of the season and broke the scoreless stalemate.

Ottawa was able to tie the game at one midway through the third period, thanks to a fortunate bounce that landed on Philip Tomasino's stick. His shot was saved by Ellis, but Shane Pinto was alone to slide the puck into an open net and even the game 1-1. Pinto's sixth goal of the year was assisted by Tomasino and Thomas Chabot.

Michael Amadio gave the Senators their first lead of the game when he was able to convert on a one-timer from the left-wing side and his fifth goal of the season. Tim Stutzle made the cross-ice pass that helped set up the go-ahead goal. He and Fabian Zetterlund were credited with the assists.

The Sabres recorded 25 shots on goal in the loss and did not score on either of their two power play chances. They were able to successfully kill off both of Ottawa's power play chances, as well. Ellis made 28 saves despite the loss.

Goal Summary

First Period
BUF: NONE
OTT: NONE

Second Period
BUF: 14:00 - Peyton Krebs (1) (Tage Thompson, Zach Benson)
OTT: NONE

Third Period
BUF: NONE
OTT: 11:33 - Shane Pinto (6) (Philip Tomasino, Thomas Chabot). 16:51 - Michael Amadio (5) (Tim Stutzle, Fabian Zetterlund)

Stats of the Game

Three Stars of the Game
1. Samuel Ersson -OTT
2. Michael Amadio -OTT
3. Colten Ellis -BUF

What's Next
The Sabres continue on home ice for the second game of a four-game homestand. Buffalo hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 p.m. on the flagship home of the Sabres Radio Network -WGR. Pregame coverage with Zach Jones and Derek Kramer begins our coverage at 6:00 p.m.