Final
Monday, January 1, 2007 · HSBC Arena
Game analysis
Sabres beat Islanders 3–1
- M. Afinogenov scored the game-winner at 11:27 of the second.
- The Sabres scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- R. Miller stopped 29 of 30 shots (.967) for the win.
- R. DiPietro kept the Islanders in it with 31 saves (.939).
- Power play: BUF 1/5, NYI 0/3.
Scoring summary
1st
- 8:06BUFP. GaustadPPAssists: B. Campbell, M. Afinogenov0–1
2nd
- 11:27BUFM. AfinogenovAssists: D. Roy, T. Vanek0–2
3rd
- 8:19NYIJ. BlakeAssists: A. Asham, C. Campoli1–2
- 19:44BUFJ. HechtENAssists: J. Pominville, C. Drury1–3
Team stats
| NYI | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Shots | 34 |
| 46.0% | Faceoff % | 54.0% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 1/5 |
| 12 | PIM | 8 |
| 16 | Hits | 9 |
| 12 | Blocked | 16 |
| 11 | Giveaways | 14 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 4 |
Islanders at Sabres 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