Buffalo Puts Away Philadelphia

Efficacy Wins the Day

**Buffalo Sabres Captain (D) Dahlin scoring his second of the night**

Sabres 5 – Flyers 2 (en) The Sabres scored twice on the power play, twice even strength, and one shorthanded empty net goal, led by Captain (D) Dahlin’s two power play goals and Buffalo’s (G) Luukkonen who earned a solid .909% save percentage and thrilled the home crowd early in the game with one outstanding highlight reel glove save.

**Buffalo Sabres (G) Luukkonen stunningly prevents Flyers from scoring**

Buffalo scored four times on just 11 SOG over two periods of play, quality over quantity, of course more volume is going to be necessary for some games, additionally the game was nationally televised on TNT with humorous host & commentator former NHL (LW) Bissonette providing some fun insights from his spot between the benches.

**Buffalo Sabres (RW) Quinn scores his tenth of the season in front of five Flyers**

Although the Flyers were penalized for cross-checking, slashing, roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct the Sabres were not, and Buffalo stuck to their game plan while continuing to play efficiently and productively by taking and holding the lead all game ultimately bringing down the broad street bullies.

**With games in hand and last night’s victory the Sabres solidified their playoff seeding**

The Buffalo Sabres in the second game of a back-to-back are hosting the Montreal Canadiens tonight at 7 pm EST in the fourth game of the Sabres five-game homestand.