Winnipeg, Manitoba (WGR Sports Radio 550) – The Buffalo Sabres can sweep the season series from the Winnipeg Jets. Monday evening, the Sabres beat the Jets 5-1 in Buffalo. As for tonight, the venue is Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg was off and running first this time. 4:24 into the first period, forward Kyle Connor was lost in coverage by the Sabres’ defense. He loomed by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen long enough to accept a pass from linemate Gabriel Vilardi, then cash in his own rebound after Luukkonen made the initial stop.

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SCORING SUMMARY:

First Period:
BUF:
WPG: 4:24 – Kyle Connor (15) (Gabriel Vilardi, Dylan Samberg)

Second Period:
BUF:
WPG:

Third Period:
BUF:
WPG:

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STATS OF THE GAME

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Blue Star Home Services Three Stars of the Game:

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What’s Next:

The road trip rolls into Alberta on Monday night, December 8 when the Sabres visit the Calgary Flames. Puck drop at Scotiabank Saddledome is set for 9 p.m. EST with Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray on the call.

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