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In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, the Buffalo Sabres emerged victorious with a commanding 7-2 triumph over the Boston Bruins. Both Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka showcased their skills by each netting a hat trick and providing an assist, marking a rare occasion as it was the first time since 2008 that two players from the Sabres achieved this milestone in the same game.
For the Bruins, Mason Lohrei and Brad Marchand found the back of the net, while goaltender Jeremy Swayman recorded 26 saves. Despite the setback, Boston had enjoyed a resurgence recently with five wins in their last eight outings, managing to shake off a troubling six-game winless streak prior to this match.
Zach Benson also contributed a goal for the Sabres, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen matched Swayman’s performance by stopping 26 shots. Notably, this contest marked Peterka’s first hat trick of his professional career, whereas it was Thompson’s seventh.
The victory was significant for the Sabres, providing a much-needed boost as they began a four-game homestand. Coming off a challenging 1-3-0 road trip in Western Canada, where they struggled to average less than three goals per game, the offensive surge in this game was a welcome change for the team.
For the Bruins, this defeat hindered their chance to climb into third place in the Atlantic Division, a setback they will look to overcome in their upcoming games. One standout moment in this game was Thompson’s third goal, which widened Buffalo’s lead to three goals just over three minutes into the final period.
Historically speaking, it’s been quite some time since the Sabres had two players achieve hat tricks in a single game; the last occurrence was on January 18, 2008, when Derek Roy and Drew Stafford did so in a resounding 10-1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Looking ahead, the Sabres will continue their homestand on Friday when they take on the Nashville Predators, while the Bruins will return to their own ice to start a three-game home stretch against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.