The Buffalo Sabres delivered a decisive 4-1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at KeyBank Center. This win marks the Sabres' fourth in their last five games, bringing their season record to an even 9-9-4. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes, who entered the game leading the Eastern Conference, suffered their first regulation loss since November 11.

The Sabres showcased a strong start, with Alex Tuch scoring a power-play goal at 5:51 into the first period. Despite the Hurricanes being the NHL's shot-per-game leader, they didn't register their first shot until over 10 minutes into the game. Buffalo appeared to extend their lead later in the period with a goal from Jacob Bryson, but it was overturned due to goaltender interference. Carolina capitalized on a power play of their own, with Shayne Gostisbehere tying the score.

In the second period, the Sabres regained control. Jack Quinn scored early in the period, followed by a highlight-reel goal from Beck Malenstyn. Malenstyn took a pass from Tyson Kozak and evaded Sebastian Aho before beating goaltender Frederik Andersen, making the score 3-1 with 1:24 remaining in the second. Tage Thompson sealed the win with an empty-netter, extending his goal streak to six games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's solid performance in net, saving 28 shots, also contributed to the Sabres' success.

For the Hurricanes, Andersen made 17 saves, and captain Jordan Staal was absent due to illness.

Looking ahead, the Hurricanes will begin a seven-game homestand on Wednesday against the New York Rangers, while the Sabres will travel to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins.