Ryan McLeod scored his first career hat trick as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Carolina ... Necas scored Carolina’s goals, while goalie Dustin Tokarski stopped 21 of 24 shots.

Ryan McLeod registered a hat trick, one on the game's first shot, as the Buffalo Sabres held off ... rebound past Carolina backup goalie Dustin Tokarski, the former Sabres and Rochester Amerks.

Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod, center, celebrates after scoring as Carolina Hurricanes goalie Dustin Tokarski (34) and center Sebastian Aho (20) look on during the second period of an NHL ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP ... and Brent Burns had two assists in the Hurricanes' second straight loss. Dustin Tokarski made 21 saves. McLeod opened the scoring 43 seconds into the game when he ...

Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod, center, celebrates after scoring as Carolina Hurricanes goalie Dustin Tokarski (34) and center Sebastian Aho (20) look on during the second period of an NHL ...

When it comes to the Buffalo Sabres, circa 2025 ... beat Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with a one-timer at 6 on 5 with goalie Dustin Tokarski on the bench. And even when the Sabres finally clinched ...