nhl Game Recap
New York Falls 5-1 to Sabres - Recap
Alex Tuch scored a pair of goals against the Rangers as Buffalo handed New York a 5-1 defeat on Monday at Madison Square Garden.
Buffalo won as a +196 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played PUSH the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Alex Tuch(2), JJ Peterka, Kyle Okposo, and Casey Mittelstadt each scored for the Sabres in the victory. Peterka opened the scoring for Buffalo.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen turned in a 25-save effort for the Sabres.
New York got a goal from Mika Zibanejad in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
New York got a 34-stop effort from Igor Shesterkin in the loss.
On the power play, Buffalo went 0-for-2, while the Rangers were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
New York lost the shots on goal battle to Buffalo by a margin of 39-26.
Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blues. The Rangers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Detroit.