Yahoo Sports Sabres Star Has Monster Game In Big Win
The Buffalo Sabres picked up a significant 4-3 shootout win against the Washington Capitals last night. With this, they snapped their three-game losing streak and did so against the Eastern Conference's top team.
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Sabres forward JJ Peterka played a significant role in the win, as he had a big night. The 22-year-old forward made a big difference offensively, recording two assists and five shots. However, his biggest moment of the night was when he scored the shootout winner to secure two points for the Sabres.
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Peterka's shootout goal was a beauty, too, as he showed patience with the puck while skating in before beating Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren with a perfectly placed snapshot.
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With his big night, Peterka now has 10 goals and 30 points in 39 games this season and four assists over his last three games. This was certainly a nice way for Peterka to celebrate his 200th career NHL game.
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