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Sabres Extend Franchise-Record Road Streak with Shutout Win
Buffalo Sabres defeat San Jose Sharks 5-0 to extend their road points streak to 12 games.
Mar. 20, 2026 at 8:57am
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The Buffalo Sabres defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Thursday, extending their franchise-record road points streak to 12 games (11-0-1). Sam Carrick scored twice for the Sabres, while Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and an assist. Alex Lyon made 23 saves for the shutout win.
Why it matters
The Sabres' impressive road streak demonstrates their ability to win away from home, which is crucial for a team looking to secure a playoff spot. The Sharks' loss is another setback in their push to make the postseason.
The details
The game was scoreless through the first period, but the Sabres broke it open in the second with three goals in less than two minutes. Noah Ostlund, Sam Carrick, and Rasmus Dahlin all scored to give Buffalo a 3-0 lead. Tage Thompson and Carrick added goals in the third period to seal the 5-0 victory.
- The game was played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
The players
Sam Carrick
A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored two goals in the game.
Rasmus Dahlin
A defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres who had a goal and an assist.
Alex Lyon
The goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres who made 23 saves for the shutout win.
Alex Nedeljkovic
The goaltender for the San Jose Sharks who made 11 saves in the loss.
Tage Thompson
A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored the team's fourth goal.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to play with this level of intensity and focus on the road if we want to make the playoffs.”
— Sam Carrick, Forward, Buffalo Sabres
What’s next
The Sabres will look to extend their road points streak when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, March 22nd.
The takeaway
The Buffalo Sabres' dominant road performance showcases their ability to win away from home, a critical skill for a team vying for a playoff spot. Their franchise-record 12-game road points streak demonstrates their resilience and determination to succeed this season.
