Buffalo Sabres Make NHL History with Rare Feat Not Achieved Since 1965-66

It was just supposed to be a regular game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. With the Sabres trying to still fight for a playoff spot, and Carolina trying to solidify their position in the Metropolitan Division, it was sure to be exciting nonetheless.

Buffalo ended up coming away with the 4-2 win over the Canes, and are slowly making a claim to be a dark horse playoff contender, especially if they keep their momentum going.

Their momentum also might have a horseshoe attached, as Buffalo got lucky on Wednesday and made some pretty big history.

Yes, that's right. The Buffalo Sabres ended up scoring a goal on Wednesday without registering a shot. While it seems like it could be something out of a work of fiction, best believe this is as real and strange as it gets.

It also solidified a hat-trick for Buffalo forward Ryan McLeod, but the circumstances around them are quite the conversation starter. After Tage Thompson ended up taking a shot at the empty net, he hit the post and McLeod gave chase.

However, defenseman Brent Burns got in the way and disrupted McLeod before he could get a stick on it, but the referees ruled it a penalty shot and since Carolina was sans goaltender, the rules state a goal is automatically awarded.

It's the first time in NHL history since the League began tracking these stats, that a team has scored a goal without registering a shot throughout the entire period.

It's a good thing Buffalo scored in the first two periods, leading 3-0 before nearly coughing up the lead as Carolina pushed it to 3-2 but the bizarre empty netter sealed the deal.

The win pushed the Sabres record to 17-22-5 and only ten points out of a Wild Card spot.

The loss sent Carolina to their second straight, and brings their record to 26-16-3 as the team currently sits third in the Metropolitan Division.