The Buffalo Sabres were battling the New York Islanders in a tightly contested 1-0 game Saturday afternoon when one play in the final seconds of the second period changed the entire complexion of the contest.
Zach Benson drove hard toward the crease with the puck and, just as it appeared he was going to carry it behind the net, he dropped a quick pass to Tage Thompson, who chipped it past Isles goalie David Rittich, who was fooled so bad he was still tracking an empty-handed Benson.
The Sabres remained in firm control from that point forward en route to a 5-0 victory.