ANAHEIM, Calif. — In a thrilling overtime clash, Jiri Kulich netted the decisive goal with just 59.4 seconds remaining, as the Buffalo Sabres staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday night.

The game saw Anaheim’s goalie, John Gibson, make a fantastic stop on a 2-on-1 breakaway involving Buffalo defenseman Owen Power. However, Kulich was quick to seize the opportunity by sending the rebound soaring into the upper right corner of the net, marking his second goal of the season. This victory also put an end to the Ducks’ three-game winning streak.

Buffalo’s scoring efforts included goals from Peyton Krebs and Jason Zucker, contributing to the team’s momentum. The Sabres have now achieved back-to-back victories, winning three of their last four games. Power was instrumental with two assists, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen played a solid game in net, securing 23 saves.

For Anaheim, the goals were tallied by Drew Helleson and Isac Lundestrom, while goalie John Gibson faced 34 shots, successfully stopping 31.

**Key Takeaways**

For the Sabres, center Tage Thompson, who is the team’s leading scorer with 11 goals and 18 points, missed his fourth consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Coach Lindy Ruff expressed optimism about Thompson’s potential return for Saturday’s matchup against San Jose.

On the Ducks’ side, Trevor Zegras has been productive, recording three assists in his last two games.

**Key Moment**

One of the turning points in the game came late in the second period when Krebs and Zucker scored within a span of just 50 seconds, leveling the score at 2-2. This marked the sixth instance this season where the Sabres scored twice within a minute. Other teams like the Capitals, Canucks, Hurricanes, and Golden Knights have managed to do this seven times, while the Kings have also accomplished it six times.

Zucker’s goal, which came with only 33 seconds left in the second period, marked his second consecutive game with a goal. Alex Tuch, who assisted on Krebs’ goal, has also been on a roll, recording points in five straight games (one goal, six assists).

**Key Stat**

Buffalo’s impressive streak of scoring on the power play ended at seven games, making it the longest such streak in the NHL this season.

**Upcoming Games**

Looking ahead, the Sabres will travel to face San Jose on Saturday, while the Ducks will host Seattle on Monday.