OTTAWA, Ontario — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen delivered a stellar performance for the Buffalo Sabres, making 35 saves, while Jack Quinn netted two goals to help the team secure a decisive 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod added to the scoring for the Sabres, further solidifying their dominance in this matchup.

In goal for Ottawa, Anton Forsberg faced 21 shots, managing to stop 17 before the final buzzer. The Senators made their return to the Canadian Tire Centre after an extensive nine-game road trip, which lasted nearly a month due to the world junior hockey championship.

Quinn initiated the scoring halfway through the first period, putting the Sabres on the board. He increased the lead to 2-0 later in the same period. Quinn received a pass from Peyton Krebs at center ice just as he exited the penalty box, and he unleashed a powerful shot that hit the crossbar before finding the back of the net for his seventh goal of the season.

**Takeaways**

For the Senators, the night was characterized by missed opportunities and numerous defensive lapses.

In contrast, the Sabres effectively capitalized on their chances, benefiting from a few fortunate bounces.

**Key Moment**

With the score at 3-0, McLeod extended the lead when an attempted pass deflected off Thomas Chabot’s skate and rolled into the net, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Senators.

**Key Stat**

Since December 21, the Senators have struggled, posting a record of 1-5-1 and experiencing the league’s worst scoring average at just 1.67 goals per game.

**Up Next**

Both teams will be back on the ice Saturday. The Sabres will play host to Seattle, while the Senators will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road.