Henri Jokiharju scored 9:31 into the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch also scored and Dylan Cozens had three assists for Buffalo.

JJ Peterka, Alex Tuch and Henri Jokiharju scored third-period goals to help the Buffalo Sabres rally for a 3-2 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

Henri Jokiharju scored 9:31 into the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Anaheim Ducks vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game to be played on February 25, 2025 on ESPN.

The Sabres roared back from a two-goal deficit to earn their first six-game home win streak since November 2018.

Henri Jokiharju's game-winning goal completed a 3rd-period comeback.

Lindy Ruff is continuing to keep his eye on the standings as the Buffalo Sabres embrace the steep climb ahead of them coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Ruff has targeted seven points in every five-game stretch – a 3-1-1 record – as a path to climbing back into contention.

The Buffalo Sabres put the pressure on in the third period, stealing a 3-2 win at home over the Anaheim Ducks.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves to help the Sabres improve to 6-1-0 in their last seven games. Down 2-0 entering the final period, Peterka ignited the rally at 1:56 with a one-timer from the right circle off a quick feed from Cozens.

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP

The Anaheim Ducks have not been in a playoff race this late in the season in seven years. They will try to better their chances of ending their postseason drought when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night in the finale of a three-game road trip.

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