As Utah’s Kevin Stenlund was assessed a high-sticking penalty, the Sabres retained possession, but rather than forcing a whistle and going to a 6-on-4 power play, Tage Thompson sent a pass backward that missed teammate Rasmus Dahlin and slid the length of the ice into the Sabres' own net.

If you thought things could not get any worse for the Buffalo Sabres this year, take a look at what happened in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club.

Utah Hockey Club center Barrett Hayton (27) and left wing Michael Carcone (53) both celebrate with right wing Dylan Guenther (11) after a goal by Guenther during an NHL game between the Utah Hockey Club and Buffalo Sabres at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 20, 2025.