Power's Double Assists Lift Sabres Past Sharks 2-0

Sabres Edge Sharks in San Jose

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the San Jose Sharks 2-0 on Tuesday at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, with Owen Power providing two assists for the visiting team. Attendance at the venue was 14,900. The win improved Buffalo's record to 5-4-3, while San Jose fell to 6-6-1. Both teams now sit with 13 points in the standings.

Second-Period Breakthrough

The game remained scoreless after the first period, with both teams failing to find the back of the net. Buffalo broke the deadlock in the second period when Olen Zellweger scored his third goal of the season.

The shot was a snap shot that resulted from an assist by Konsta Helenius, who recorded his second assist of the game, and Owen Power, who tallied his eighth assist. This goal put the Sabres up 1-0, and the lead held until the end of the second period.

Third-Period Insurance

The Sharks were unable to generate a goal during the third period, keeping their score at zero for the entire game. Buffalo added an insurance goal in the third period to secure the victory. Zach Benson scored his first goal of the season with a wrist shot.

The play was assisted by Tage Thompson, who recorded his fifth assist, and Owen Power, who completed his second assist of the game. This goal extended Buffalo's lead to 2-0, the final score of the contest.

Stat Lines and Records

Owen Power was the standout performer for Buffalo, leading the team with two assists and two points. Zach Benson and Olen Zellweger each contributed one goal for the Sabres. The San Jose Sharks were held scoreless by the visiting team's defense and goaltending.

The final score was 2-0 in favor of Buffalo. The period scores were 0-0 in the first, 1-0 in the second, and 1-0 in the third. Buffalo's record now stands at 5 wins, 4 losses, and 3 overtime losses, totaling 13 points.

San Jose's record is 6 wins, 6 losses, and 1 overtime loss, also totaling 13 points.

Sources

ESPN