Final
Monday, December 29, 2003 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Sabres 2–1
- B. Hedican scored the game-winner at 15:10 of the second.
- K. Weekes stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955) for the win.
- M. Noronen kept the Sabres in it with 29 saves (.935).
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Sabres 31–22.
Scoring summary
2nd
- 4:14CARR. FrancisAssists: J. O'Neill, E. Staal1–1
- 15:10CARB. Hedican1–2
3rd
No scoring
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 31 |
| 42.9% | Faceoff % | 57.1% |
| 0/5 | Power Play | 0/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 10 |
| 4 | Hits | 11 |
| 16 | Blocked | 16 |
| 5 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 11 |
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