‘The Sabres have a negative-13 goal differential in the first period this season, a significant problem considering they’re just 5-14-6 when trailing after the first 20 minutes of a game.’
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The Wraparound: Ducks 3, Sabres 2
‘Miller spoiled the Sabres’ comeback attempt by making 15 saves in the third period, securing the lead after Anaheim scored three goals on its first six shots of the game. Johan Larsson scored off an Anaheim turnover late in the first period and Rasmus Dahlin cut the Sabres’ deficit to one with his power-play goal in the second.’
Sabres stick with Jonas Johansson, nearly roar back against Ducks
‘“That’s a highlight of the game, certainly, is the way he then stopped the penalty shot,” Krueger said. “There was some energy on the bench and he really played strong the rest of the way, so what a recovery from a difficult start where we were all part of it.”‘
Sabres notes: Ryan Miller’s win in Buffalo special to goalie, Ducks
‘“This is a special place for him,” he said. “We talked about that before the game. This is an important game for us as a team always first. But I’m a big believer … if you’ve spent 11 or 12 years in an organization, that is something that’s put on the team.”‘
Monday’s Anaheim Coverage
Ducks’ quick start carries them to win over Sabres in Ryan Miller’s homecoming (Orange County Register)
Ryan Getzlaf says Ducks are ‘trying to enjoy success’ after 3-0-2 trip (Orange County Register)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Recap: Miller Moves Up the Ranks, Keeps Ducks Alive in 3-2 Win in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Miller stops 31 shots; Ducks hang on to beat Sabres 3-2
‘“We had a tough start but we came back and had a lot of scoring chances,” Dahlin said. “It’s not fun when the puck doesn’t go in.”’
Sabres fall to the Ducks, 3-2
‘Buffalo got off to a poor start. Sabres goalie Jonas Johansson was shaky early on, allowing three first period goals, a couple of which he will probably want back.’
Sabres could not crawl out of early hole against Anaheim
‘Johan Larsson got the home team on the score board after creating a turnover in the neutral zone to cut the deficit to 3-1, then a power play goal. Buffalo’s passing seemed to be much more on point as the game went on, and in the second period it was the other lines besides the Jimmy Vesey-Jack Eichel-Sam Reinhart pairing that helped get the team back into the game.’
Sabres’ comeback falls short in 3-2 loss to Anaheim Ducks
‘All three of the Ducks’ goals were scored in the first period. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished the game with 22 saves on 25 shots.’
Despite 3rd Period Push, Sabres Fall To Anaheim 3-2
‘The Buffalo Sabres fell into a three goal deficit in the first period, and despite a late game push and controlling the shots in the final twenty minutes, they were unable to get over the hump. With the 3-2 loss to the Ducks, the Sabres have lost three of their last four games.’