Buffalo continues to win out West
Sabres 3 (OT) – Ducks 2 HC Cronin of the Ducks called last night a slow start as his team scored four minutes into the game to take the 1-0 lead on just 6 SOG heading into the second period.
There were six minutes remaining in the second period when Anaheim increased their lead to 2-0 on a flukey up and over tipped shot from the point that Sabres G Luukkonen could not stop.
And that was the end of Anaheim’s night as Buffalo with less than two minutes remaining in the second period scores twice in 50 seconds to tie the game 2-2 taking momentum into the third period.
After whistling 5 roughing, 2 fighting, and 1 delay of game penalties during the first two periods of play both R Rank and Luxmore put their whistles away for the third period as apparently no infractions were going to be committed by either team.
Overtime lasts nearly the full-time allotment as Sabres rookie C Kulich scores his second of the season and his second career goal in his first 12 regular season games as Buffalo takes 4 SOG during overtime to earn the two road points.
Tomorrow’s San Jose’s afternoon game is an early evening start for viewers here along the Lake as the Sabres look to sweep their California opponents versus rookie sensation C Celebrini and the Sharks.
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