Dec

29

Once again, the Buffalo Sabres suffered from their offensive non-production in a shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils. On the other hand, going up against a goaltender like Brodeur means that very few pucks will even have the opportunity to enter the net. Fortunately, Ales Kotalik was able to solve the Devils, putting the Sabres up 1-0 early in the second period. Of course, a one goal lead that early on in a hockey game never guarantees a win. Sure enough, with about 6 minutes remaining in the final period, New Jersey beat Miller to tie the game. A late penalty taken by John Madden gave us some hope, although no one was able to toss the puck into the net. In all honesty, I was hoping against a shootout. Of course the Sabres have talent offensively and in the goaltending department, but going one-on-one with Martin Brodeur is quite the challenge. Parise of the Devils was the only one to find the back of the net during the shootout, sending Buffalo home with just one point. Look on the bright side, though! It was a point, and one that is needed in such a tightly packed Eastern Conference.

The Sabres will next play on December 29th at 7:30 PM against the Pittsburgh Penguins. This is the first part of a series that will include the Winter Classic, which is quickly approaching!


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