Wyatt Johnston’s go-ahead goal 11:32 into the third period gave the Stars a 4-2 victory on New Year’s Eve and ended Buffalo’s winning streak at three games. Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 29 saves on 32 shots, denying a number of A-grade scoring chances to keep Buffalo in the game.

The Buffalo Sabres appear to be finding their way again. They've won three in a row after going 0-10-3 over a 13-game slide, outscoring opponents 17-5 in the process, and will look to keep the momentum going when they close out 2024 with a visit to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.