Final/OT
Wednesday, March 12, 2003 · HSBC Arena
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Sabres 3–2 in overtime
- C. Adams scored the game-winner at 3:41 in overtime.
- The Hurricanes came back from a 2-goal deficit.
- P. Desrochers stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941) for the win.
- R. Francis led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 18:11BUFA. MairAssists: J. Botterill, E. Boulton0–1
- 19:39BUFT. ConnollyAssists: T. Pyatt, M. Afinogenov0–2
2nd
- 0:20CARR. FrancisAssists: R. Bayda, B. St. Jacques1–2
3rd
- 19:50CARR. VrbataAssists: R. Francis, B. Hedican2–2
OT
- 3:41CARC. AdamsAssists: K. Adams, B. St. Jacques3–2
Team stats
| CAR | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Shots | 34 |
| 55.4% | Faceoff % | 44.6% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 0/3 |
| 6 | PIM | 6 |
| 19 | Hits | 25 |
| 9 | Blocked | 8 |
| 10 | Giveaways | 9 |
| 4 | Takeaways | 5 |
Hurricanes 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