Wild vs. Sabres Recap: The Long Awaited 8th Place Has Arrived
The Buffalo Sabres finally make it back in the top eight in the Eastern Conference after a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.
| Final - 3.24.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Wild | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buffalo | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Minnesota Goal - Steven Kampfer (2), from Kyle Brodziak and Nick Johnson at 6:51. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Buffalo Goal - Thomas Vanek (24), from Cody Hodgson and Corey Tropp at 1:12. Penalties - Robyn Regehr, Buffalo (Interference), 3:35; Clayton Stoner, Minnesota (Hooking), 9:34; Nick Johnson, Minnesota (Roughing), 11:57; Nick Johnson, Minnesota (Fighting (maj)), 11:57; Travis Turnbull, Buffalo (Fighting (maj)), 11:57; Cody McCormick, Buffalo (Roughing), 15:56. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Buffalo Power-Play Goal - Marcus Foligno (6), from Tyler Myers and Jordan Leopold at 1:45. 4, Buffalo Power-Play Empty Net Goal - Cody Hodgson (19), from Thomas Vanek at 19:59. Penalties - Darroll Powe, Minnesota (Holding), :53; Kurtis Foster, Minnesota (Tripping), 19:22. |
Shots on Goal:
Minnesota 16 + 5 + 4 = 25.
Buffalo 11 + 17 + 9 = 37.
Power Play Conversion: Minnesota 0-2. Buffalo 2-4.
Goaltenders: Minnesota, Josh Harding 2-36-.944. Buffalo, Ryan Miller 1-25-.960.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Paul Devorski
Linesmen: Steve Barton, Scott Cherrey
Power Play Conversion: Minnesota 0-2. Buffalo 2-4.
Goaltenders: Minnesota, Josh Harding 2-36-.944. Buffalo, Ryan Miller 1-25-.960.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Paul Devorski
Linesmen: Steve Barton, Scott Cherrey
