BUFFALO, N.Y. — In a decisive matchup on Tuesday night, the Buffalo Sabres halted a three-game losing streak by defeating the Ottawa Senators with a score of 5-1. The game shifted momentum in the third period when Bowen Byram and Tage Thompson scored just 16 seconds apart.

Byram showcased his skills by netting two goals during the contest, while JJ Peterka contributed significantly with two goals and an assist. In goal, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was outstanding, making 37 saves to secure the victory.

Reducing the Sabres’ lead to 2-1, Ridly Greig found the back of the net in the second period, converting off his own rebound with just 7:31 remaining on the clock. For the Senators, Linus Ullmark faced a challenging evening in net, recording 29 saves but suffering his fourth consecutive loss.

Buffalo quickly extended their lead in the third period when Byram scored his second goal just 21 seconds in. His shot from the blue line unexpectedly went through Ullmark, rolling down his pad and into the net. Shortly after, Thompson capitalized on a chaotic moment in front of the net when he inadvertently redirected Alex Tuch’s shot while sprawled on the ice after a collision with defenseman Jake Sanderson.

**Key Takeaways**

For the Senators, their promising season started is now facing challenges as this marked their fourth consecutive loss on the road, bringing their overall record to 1-5. Meanwhile, the Sabres, guided by Coach Lindy Ruff, made adjustments by scratching defensemen Mattias Samuelsson and Henri Jokiharju to emphasize the need for better performance. Their strategy paid off, as Buffalo began the game aggressively and maintained their dominance even as the physicality of the match intensified.

**Turning Point of the Game**

The first period featured a pivotal moment when Luukkonen made an impressive save, thwarting Noah Gregor who was attempting to score on a two-man breakaway from a pass by Josh Norris.

**Stat of Note**

Rasmus Dahlin reached a career milestone, tallying his 301st point in the NHL. With this achievement, he aligns himself with Buffalo’s elite defensemen as only the third to surpass 300 points and joins legends Phil Housley and Mike Ramsey in the record books. Additionally, Dahlin’s 234 career assists moved him past Doug Bodger, placing him tied with Alexei Zhitnik for third on the team list.

**Looking Ahead**

The Senators are set to host the New York Islanders on Thursday, while the Sabres will take on the New York Rangers later that same day.