Photos: Sabres fall to New Jersey Devils 4-3
Despite several new faces on the ice tonight, the Buffalo Sabres couldn't pull out a win, falling to the New Jersey Devils 4-3 at KeyBank Center on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021.
First NHL goal for Prow
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Ethan Prow (6) celebrates his first ever NHL goal with defenseman Mark Pysyk (13) and center Rasmus Asplund (74) during the third period.
Brawlers
Buffalo Sabres left winger Brett Murray (57) brawls with New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (71) during the first period.
Passing the puck
Buffalo Sabres right winger Alex Tuch (89) brings the puck out of the zone while pursued by New Jersey Devils left winger Jesper Bratt (63).
Against the boards
Buffalo Sabres center Rasmus Asplund (74) battles along the boards with New Jersey Devils center Jesper Boqvist (70) during the first period.
Luukkonen makes a save
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) makes a save.
Eakin drives
Buffalo Sabres center Cody Eakin (20) drives the puck to the net while contested by New Jersey Devils defenseman Ty Smith (24) during the first period.
Murray shoots
Buffalo Sabres left winger Brett Murray (57) takes a shot while New Jersey Devils defenseman Ty Smith (24) tries to block during the first period.
Danger in front
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) stops a shot by New Jersey Devils center Jesper Boqvist (70) last year.
Defensive position
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) battles for position with New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson (28) as he steps out of the penalty box during the second period.
Tripped up
Buffalo Sabres right winger JJ Peterka (77) is tripped up by New Jersey Devils left winger Andreas Johnsson (11) as he drives to the net during the third period.
Into the boards
Buffalo Sabres center Arttu Ruotsalainen (25) checks New Jersey Devils defenseman Ty Smith (24) into the boards during the third period.
Game winner
New Jersey Devils center Yegor Sharangovich (17) celebrates his goal during the third period.
Bastian and Peterka collide
New Jersey Devils right winger Nathan Bastian (14) checks Buffalo Sabres right winger JJ Peterka (77) at center ice during the first period.
Breakout
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) skates with the puck on a breakaway against New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves (33) during the third period.
Tuch makes a first impression
Buffalo Sabres right winger Alex Tuch (89) checks New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) in the corner during the first period.
Hughes pressures
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) puts a shot on Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) as defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) tries to break up the play during the second period.
Dahlin sets up play
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) brings the puck into the offensive zone while chased by New Jersey Devils center Pavel Zacha (37) during the first period.
Tage has two
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his second goal during the second period.
The Islanders won more battles along the boards and in front of the net on their way to a 4-1 victory.
The Sabres roared back from a two-goal deficit to tie the score before they couldn't overcome some sloppy play in the third period, leading to a 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils.