Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wasn't able to bail out the Sabres when they began to make mistakes in the second period. Their starting goalie was outplayed by Penguins backup Alex Nedeljkovic, as Pittsburgh scored four consecutive goals and held on for a 5-2 win in KeyBank Center.
Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2.
Analyzing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.
The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Buffalo to face the Sabres in a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup at KeyBank Center. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey!
A post-Christmas rut has added to the overall frustration of the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, they still find themselves in better shape than the Buffalo Sabres.
The Penguins begin a seven-game road trip with a game on Friday night, Jan. 17, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
After being one of the hottest teams in the NHL following the Thanksgiving break, the Pittsburgh Penguins have crashed ... in adding young players. The Buffalo Sabres are in a similar situation ...
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic made history by becoming the first netminder to record a goal and an assist in an NHL game.
Jason Peterka and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust will be two of the best players to watch when these squads face off on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center. Purchase tickets for this matchup at StubHub!
Alex Nedeljkovic became the second goaltender in Pittsburgh Penguins history to score a goal during a 5-2 victory against the Buffalo Sabres, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Friday. His score came on an empty net at 17:18 of the third period.
A generation ago, it felt like the best hope a short guy had of thriving in the NHL was in the crease. Today, the dynamic has largely flipped. Ryan Dixon takes a look at each team's undersized players in this week's Power Rankings.