Final
Thursday, January 8, 2015 · PNC Arena
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Sabres 5–2
- E. Staal scored the game-winner at 14:43 of the second.
- C. Ward stopped 18 of 20 shots (.900) for the win.
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Sabres 31–20.
- Power play: CAR 1/3, BUF 0/4.
- P. Varone led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Three stars
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Shots | 31 |
| 43.1% | Faceoff % | 56.9% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 1/3 |
| 6 | PIM | 8 |
| 45 | Hits | 19 |
| 26 | Blocked | 7 |
| 12 | Giveaways | 13 |
| 10 | Takeaways | 16 |
Sabres at Hurricanes 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