Last week, the Buffalo Sabres saw a 3-0 third period lead slip away thanks to sloppy penalties and poor decision making. The refrain from the locker room was about “learning to win” together, but it seemed hollow after a crushing loss.
One week later, the Sabres have taken two 3-0 leads in the third period, and have won those two games by a combined score of 6-1 thanks to tonight’s 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
The Sabres jumped out to an early lead thanks to Kyle Okposo and Brian Gionta, who scored first period goals just two minutes apart.