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Canadiens Vs. Sabres: Ryan Miller, Cody Hodgson Lead Buffalo Closer To Playoffs

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.

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Canadiens vs. Sabres Recap: Miller and Hodgson Lead Sabres To Victory

The Buffalo Sabres move into a tie for 8th place with the Washington Capitals after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Wednesday night.

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Boxscore

Team123Score
Montreal0000
Buffalo1113
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.
Shots on Goal:  Montreal 15 + 7 + 12 = 34. Buffalo 10 + 11 + 10 = 31.
Power Play Conversion:  Montreal 0-2. Buffalo 1-6.
Goaltenders:  Montreal, Carey Price 3-31-.903. Buffalo, Ryan Miller 0-34-1.000.
Referees:  Tim Peel, Brian Pochmara
Linesmen:  Jean Morin, Derek Nansen
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