The Carolina Hurricanes took advantage during one of the Sabres' worst first periods this season. The Sabres could not recover in a 5-2 loss Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.
Alex Tuch and JJ Peterka scored goals for the Sabres. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made five saves on seven shots in 7:57 before giving way to James Reimer, who stopped 27 of 29 shots in relief. Carolina - the NHL's best team in terms of shot-attempt percentage - led 36-16 in shots on goal.
Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho, Taylor Hall and Seth Jarvis also scored for Carolina ... Buffalo but it was a quick night for goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who gave up two goals in the first eight ...
Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho, Taylor Hall and Seth Jarvis also scored for Carolina ... Buffalo but it was a quick night for goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who gave up two goals in the first eight ...