UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - Success on special teams helped the Buffalo Sabres earn a point against a tough opponent Saturday afternoon.
The Sabres' power play went 2-for-2 and the penalty kill didn't allow a goal on four New York Islanders' opportunities with the man advantage in their 3-2 overtime loss at NYCB Live.
With a flair for the dramatic, Jack Eichel tied the game with 1:56 remaining in regulation, not only on the power play, but also with the Sabres net empty.
Eichel finished the game with a goal and an assist. Victor Olofsson also scored for Buffalo, while Linus Ullmark made 21 saves. Anthony Beauvillier scored the overtime-winning goal for New York at the 3:04 mark.
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