Thomas Vanek has still got it.
The former Sabre scored the winning shootout goal and an assist on Detroit’s only tally in regulation in the Red Wings’ 2-1 victory against the Sabres.
Vanek got the best of the Sabres on the Red Wings goal, leading the charge on a 2-on-1 with Gustav Nyquist. Josh Gorges was hung out to dry once Taylor Fedun went off for a line change. Gorges stuck with Vanek, who executed a stellar spin move to set up Nyquist perfectly.
After numerous scoring opportunities throughout the game, it was a garbage goal that finally got the Sabres on the board.