The Sabres scored three goals in the third period to pull away with a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Ryan McLeod forced a turnover and lofted a pass from the left half wall through the offensive zone to set up Byram’s one-timer during the opening minute of the second period, cushion that proved valuable after Ridly Greig scored to bring the Senators back within one ahead of intermission.