ST. LOUIS — The Buffalo Sabres secured their third consecutive victory with a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, thanks to a critical power-play goal from Jason Zucker with just 9:30 left in the game.

Jiri Kulich then extended Buffalo’s advantage by netting a breakaway goal that slipped through Blues goalie Jordan Binnington’s legs, bringing the score to 4-2 with only 3:41 remaining.

Tage Thompson contributed significantly with a goal and an assist against his previous team, making the victory particularly meaningful. This win marked only the second time in the last 12 years that the Sabres triumphed in St. Louis, allowing them to sweep the season series against the Blues. Zucker had a strong game with a goal and an assist, while Jack Quinn added two assists. In goal, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made an impressive 35 saves.

The Blues saw goals from Brayden Schenn and Nathan Walker, but Binnington managed just 12 saves in the matchup.

Buffalo got off to a strong start, scoring on two of their first three shots, including their opening goal of the contest.

**Key Takeaways**
For Buffalo, this victory continues a remarkable turnaround after a tough stretch where they lost 13 straight games (0-10-3); they have now found their scoring groove with 17 goals during their winning streak. Meanwhile, St. Louis continues to struggle, particularly at home, as they remain tied for the fewest power-play goals in the NHL at five. They were unable to capitalize on any of their four power-play opportunities against the Sabres.

**Crucial Moment**
After Walker leveled the game 2-2 with 14:04 left on the clock, a key moment came when rookie Zack Bolduc was penalized for cross-checking midway through the third period. This infraction set the stage for Zucker’s game-winning goal.

**Important Stat**
Before this game, the Sabres’ power-play efficacy on the road had been disappointing, with only six successful conversions out of 43 attempts (14%). However, they managed to excel on Sunday, going 2 for 3 on power plays against St. Louis.

**Looking Ahead**
The Blues are scheduled to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks during the Winter Classic on Tuesday at Wrigley Field, while the Sabres will take on the Dallas Stars the same evening.