Back on Oct. 16 in Pittsburgh, the Buffalo Sabres started the habit of blowing leads. Buffalo had a 2-0 and 3-1 first period lead against the Pittsburgh Penguins, only to lose in overtime on a Sidney Crosby overtime goal,
Nedeljkovic recorded an assist on Cody Glass's second-period goal which made the game 3-1 at the time. Moreover, he capped off the win with a goalie goal, scoring on an empty net to cement a 5-2 victory. The Penguins goalie skated to the bench and leaped into the arms of his teammates in celebration after the goal.
Absent some long winning streak, the Sabres are toast. There have been 77 winning streaks in the NHL of at least five games since the last time the Sabres won even four in a row in January 2023.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic made history by becoming the first netminder to record a goal and an assist in an NHL game.
2024-25 has been a roller coaster ride for the Pittsburgh Penguins, especially with their goalie duo of Tristan Jarry and ... to a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres, but he set a few records along ...
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Nedeljkovic makes history as Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
Owen Power and Zach Benson scored for Buffalo and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 14 saves. The Sabres lost for the 18th time in 24 games (6-14-4). Nedeljkovic’s win comes a day after former Penguins starter Tristan Jarry cleared waivers and was sent to the AHL.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) celebrates with defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) after scoring during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday ... Penguins goalie to score after Tristan Jarry — who was sent to the AHL ...
Nedeljkovic’s win comes a day after former Penguins starter Tristan Jarry cleared waivers and ... lead to 4-2 with 5:14 to play. Takeaways Sabres: Buffalo’s penalty kill,, which came in ...
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.
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