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Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings Recap - Sabres Win 5-3

JJ Peterka was the difference, potting a pair for Buffalo on Wednesday as the Sabres skated off with a 5-3 victory over the Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

The Sabres were a +172 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.0.

JJ Peterka(2), Dylan Cozens, Alex Tuch, and Jack Quinn each scored for the Sabres in the victory. Peterka opened the scoring for Buffalo.

Devon Levi turned in a 38-save effort for the Sabres.

Los Angeles got goals from Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar, and Pierre-Luc Dubois in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Los Angeles got a 33-stop effort from Cam Talbot in the loss.

On the power play, Buffalo went 0-for-4, while the Kings were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.

Los Angeles outshot Buffalo 41-38 in the game.

Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sharks. The Kings will aim to get back on the winning track at Colorado.