Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR 550) – The Sabres took the early 1-0 lead just over two minutes into the game as Ryan McLeod fed Jack Quinn a beautiful pass on a two-on-one.

What a play from Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn‼️#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/MyWhB70hWN

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) January 11, 2026

Midway through period Zach Benson got sent in on a break but got hooked from behind. A penalty shot was called, but Benson couldn’t convert as he hit the post on a backhand over the glove of Anaheim goalie Lukas Dostal.

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GAME RECAP

Scoring Summary:

First Period:
BUF: 2:03 – Jack Quinn (8) (Ryan McLeod, Zach Benson)
ANA: NONE

Second Period:
BUF: NONE
ANA: NONE

Third Period:
BUF: NONE
ANA: NONE

Featured Image Photo Credit: Rebecca Villagracia