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Sabres Surge Past Rangers in Third Period
Jason Zucker's late goal lifts Buffalo to victory at Madison Square Garden
Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:24am
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The Sabres' late-game surge against the Rangers showcases the team's resilience and ability to overcome deficits.NYC TodayThe Buffalo Sabres rallied from a third-period deficit with a strong finish, scoring twice in the final frame to defeat the New York Rangers 5-3 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
Why it matters
The Sabres' comeback win on the road against an Eastern Conference rival keeps them in the playoff hunt, as they look to end their lengthy postseason drought. The game featured an exciting finish with the teams trading goals late.
The details
After the Rangers took a 3-2 lead early in the third period, the Sabres responded with unanswered goals from Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker to secure the victory. Zucker's game-winning tally came with just over two minutes remaining, capping Buffalo's late surge.
- The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
- The Sabres scored twice in the third period to rally for the win.
The players
Jason Zucker
A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored the game-winning goal in the third period.
Tage Thompson
A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored the tying goal in the third period.
New York Rangers
The Sabres' Eastern Conference opponent who hosted the game at Madison Square Garden.
What they’re saying
“We knew we had to keep pushing in the third period. The guys really stepped up when we needed them to.”
— Don Granato, Head Coach, Buffalo Sabres
What’s next
The Sabres will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
The takeaway
The Sabres' resilience and late-game heroics in this victory demonstrate their ability to rally from deficits and grind out important wins on the road against tough opponents.
