Sabres Overtake CH Despite Tough Loss

Casey Halston

Published: February 4, 2026 10:06 PM ET

In a thrilling matchup, the Buffalo Sabres narrowly lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning, finishing at 4-3 in overtime. The decisive goal was scored by Jake Guentzel. This intense game took place on a Tuesday evening, showcasing both teams’ resilience and determination.

Buffalo Sabres Standings

Despite the defeat, the Sabres maintained their position in the Atlantic Division. They now hold 70 points from 56 games, equal with the Montreal Canadiens but with more regulation wins. Josh Doan initially gave the Sabres the lead with just five minutes left in regulation.

However, the Lightning’s Darren Raddysh equalized with less than 30 seconds remaining. Guentzel then emerged as the hero, scoring the overtime goal with only seconds to spare.

Tampa Bay Lightning Success

The Lightning’s victory marked a significant comeback, adding to their impressive total of 76 points in the 2025-2026 season. This comes on the heels of their remarkable comeback against the Boston Bruins, where they overcame a 5-1 deficit to secure a shootout win.

Blue Jackets Make a Statement

Meanwhile, at Newark, the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-0, led by Quebec native Mathieu Olivier, who scored twice. This victory propelled the Blue Jackets to the ninth position in the Eastern Conference standings. They trail the New York Islanders by four points for the third spot in the Metropolitan Division.

Dante Fabbro opened the scoring in the third period.
Olivier showcased his skill with a breakaway goal.
Elvis Merzlikins achieved his first shutout of the season, saving 24 shots.

Hurricanes Defeat Senators

In Raleigh, the Carolina Hurricanes edged out the Ottawa Senators with a 4-3 win. Jordan Staal scored the decisive goal late in the game, boosting the Hurricanes to their second consecutive victory and bringing their points total to 76.

Seth Jarvis scored twice to aid the Hurricanes’ cause, while the Senators struggled to maintain their position, now trailing the Bruins by seven points for a playoff spot.

Capitals and Flyers Clash

In Philadelphia, the Flyers overcame the Washington Capitals 4-2, with Jamie Drysdale breaking the tie during a power play in the final period. This loss left the Capitals with 63 points, placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference.

Anthony Beauvillier managed to score for the Capitals, marking his 12th goal of the season.

Maple Leafs Triumph Over Oilers

In Edmonton, the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrated a 5-2 victory against the Oilers. John Tavares and Matias Maccelli each scored in the third period while on the power play. Tavares’ goal was his 20th of the season, further contributing to the Maple Leafs’ successful run with three straight wins.