Final
Sunday, November 27, 2005 · MCI Center
Game analysis
Sabres beat Capitals 3–2
- J. Hecht scored the game-winner shorthanded at 16:23 of the third.
- M. Biron stopped 17 of 19 shots (.895) for the win.
- The Sabres controlled play, outshooting the Capitals 29–19.
- Power play: BUF 1/7, WSH 1/7.
- M. Afinogenov led all scorers with 0 goals and 2 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 3:56BUFJ. PominvillePPAssists: M. Afinogenov, D. Roy1–0
2nd
- 5:16WSHS. EmingerPPAssists: B. Muir, A. Ovechkin1–1
- 19:11BUFT. VanekAssists: M. Afinogenov, D. Roy2–1
3rd
- 16:23BUFJ. HechtSHAssists: T. Connolly3–1
- 18:01WSHM. PettingerAssists: J. Halpern, B. Willsie3–2
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Shots | 19 |
| 49.1% | Faceoff % | 50.9% |
| 1/7 | Power Play | 1/7 |
| 14 | PIM | 14 |
| 16 | Hits | 15 |
| 18 | Blocked | 12 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 29 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 7 |
Sabres at Capitals recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice