Buffalo Sabres v. New Jersey Devils - By the Numbers
The stats from the Sabres 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils
| Final - 12.28.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Sabres | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, New Jersey Goal - Petr Sykora (9), from Patrik Elias and Martin Brodeur at 9:52. Penalties - Zack Kassian, Buffalo (Holding the stick), 2:44; Zach Parise, New Jersey (Cross checking), 14:20. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, New Jersey Goal - Petr Sykora (10), from Patrik Elias and Anton Volchenkov at 1:26. 3, New Jersey Goal - Zach Parise (12), from Mark Fayne and Adam Henrique at 6:55. 4, Buffalo Power-Play Goal - Thomas Vanek (18), from Jordan Leopold and Drew Stafford at 7:41. Penalties - Christian Ehrhoff, Buffalo (Tripping), 2:27; Eric Boulton, New Jersey (Boarding), 7:12; Cody McCormick, Buffalo (Roughing), 7:12; Paul Gaustad, Buffalo (Misconduct (10 min)), 7:12; Patrick Kaleta, Buffalo (Misconduct (10 min)), 7:12; Cam Janssen, New Jersey (Misconduct (10 min)), 7:12; Bryce Salvador, New Jersey (Misconduct (10 min)), 7:12; Eric Boulton, New Jersey (Roughing), 7:12; Petr Sykora, New Jersey (Hi-sticking), 11:42; Petr Sykora, New Jersey (Too many men/ice - bench), 13:51. |
| Third Period |
| - No scoring. |
Shots on Goal:
Buffalo 7 + 10 + 6 = 23.
New Jersey 8 + 9 + 6 = 23.
Power Play Conversion: Buffalo 1-4. New Jersey 0-2.
Goaltenders: Buffalo, Ryan Miller 3-23-.870. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 1-23-.957.
Referees: Frederick L'Ecuyer, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Derek Nansen, Pierre Champoux
Power Play Conversion: Buffalo 1-4. New Jersey 0-2.
Goaltenders: Buffalo, Ryan Miller 3-23-.870. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 1-23-.957.
Referees: Frederick L'Ecuyer, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Derek Nansen, Pierre Champoux
