Dylan Guenther buried a rebound from beside the net for what stood as the game-winning goal for Utah with 5:47 remaining. The Sabres pushed for a third comeback, but a late 6-on-4 power play was diffused when an attempted pass by Tage Thompson in the offensive zone banked off the wall and into their own empty net.

The Buffalo Sabres are looking to continue their recent success in the second game of their four-game road swing against Utah Hockey Club on Thursday. The Sabres are beginning a stretch of three games in four nights against Central Division foes,