Final
Saturday, December 27, 2003 · MCI Center
Game analysis
Sabres beat Capitals 3–1
- D. Brière scored the game-winner at 4:19 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- M. Noronen stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955) for the win.
- O. Kolzig kept the Capitals in it with 37 saves (.949).
- The Sabres controlled play, outshooting the Capitals 40–22.
- The Capitals dominated the dot, winning 65% of faceoffs.
Scoring summary
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Shots | 22 |
| 35.1% | Faceoff % | 64.9% |
| 0/0 | Power Play | 0/1 |
| 4 | PIM | 2 |
| 16 | Hits | 20 |
| 17 | Blocked | 13 |
| 11 | Giveaways | 20 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 10 |
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