Day

March 11, 2026
11
Mar
2026

Quinn’s First Career Hat Trick Powers Sabres to Eighth Straight Win

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres are playing like a team that has forgotten how to lose. Behind a milestone-filled night and a first career hat trick from Jack Quinn, the Sabres handled the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center. The victory marks Buffalo’s eighth consecutive win, further cementing their status as the hottest team in the NHL and inching them closer to snapping that well-documented 14-season playoff drought. With a record of 40-19-6, the Sabres (29-5-2 in their last 36 games) now sit atop the Atlantic Division, playing a brand of hockey that blends high-octane skill with a newfound physical edge. Quick Start, Heavy Response Buffalo wasted no time asserting dominance. Just over four minutes in, Quinn opened his account by converting a 2-on-1 rush off a feed from Jason Zucker. Before the crowd could settle back into their seats, Alex Tuch doubled the lead, deflecting a Rasmus Dahlin point shot. It was a historic night for Tuch, who celebrated his 600th...
Read More