Alex Tuch’s overtime goal lifts Sabres over Oilers, snapping losing streak

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alex Tuch scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Buffalo Sabers ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Josh Doan had two goals and Tage Thompson had a goal and two assists for the Sabres, who won only their third road game of the season. Rasmus Dahlin had three assists.

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Colten Ellis saved all six shots he faced in the Sabres’ net before leaving the game late in the first period due to injury and being replaced by Alex Lyon, who made 21 saves.

Connor McDavid scored two goals for the Oilers, including one with just two seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime. Vasily Podkolzin also scored for the Oilers and Stuart Skinner made 24 saves.

Doan now has seven points (three goals, four assists) in his last six games. Thompson moved into a tie with Tuch for the team lead with 26 points.

McDavid now has 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 18 games.

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The Oilers are 8-7-5 against the Sabers in their last 20 games despite the wide disparity in their overall records over that span.

To be continued

Sabres: At Vancouver Thursday night.

Oilers: Host Detroit on Thursday night.

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