| Final - 3.21.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
The Sabres push to the playoffs took another step forward after a 3-0 victory against the Montreal Canadiens thanks to Ryan Miller's goaltending and a pair of goals by Cody Hodgson.
The Buffalo Sabres move into a tie for 8th place with the Washington Capitals after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Wednesday night.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buffalo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Buffalo Goal - Cody Hodgson (17), from Christian Ehrhoff and Corey Tropp at 6:15. Penalties - Cody McCormick, Buffalo (Fighting (maj)), 2:47; Brad Staubitz, Montreal (Fighting (maj)), 2:47; Ville Leino, Buffalo (Hooking), 7:55. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Buffalo Goal - Jason Pominville (28), from Ville Leino and Derek Roy at 2:31. Penalties - Louis Leblanc, Montreal (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 9:51; Derek Roy, Buffalo (Hooking), 18:22. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Buffalo Power-Play Goal - Cody Hodgson (18), from Derek Roy and Thomas Vanek at 12:45. Penalties - Lars Eller, Montreal (Hooking), 5:30; Brad Staubitz, Montreal (Interference), 11:56; Erik Cole, Montreal (Interference on goalkeeper), 16:42; Thomas Vanek, Buffalo (Slashing), 17:59; Max Pacioretty, Montreal (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 18:40; P.K. Subban, Montreal (Cross checking), 19:30; P.K. Subban, Montreal (Roughing), 19:30. |
