Final
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 · HSBC Arena
Game analysis
Sabres beat Capitals 3–0
- S. Montador scored the game-winner at 4:06 of the first.
- The Sabres scored first and led the rest of the way.
- R. Miller posted a 35-save shutout.
- The Sabres won despite being outshot 35–28.
- Power play: BUF 1/3, WSH 0/1.
- The Capitals dominated the dot, winning 66% of faceoffs.
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:06BUFS. MontadorAssists: D. Roy, N. Gerbe0–1
2nd
- 14:42BUFN. GerbePPAssists: D. Roy, D. Stafford0–2
- 17:58BUFH. TallinderAssists: J. Pominville0–3
3rd
No scoring
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Shots | 28 |
| 66.1% | Faceoff % | 33.9% |
| 0/1 | Power Play | 1/3 |
| 8 | PIM | 4 |
| 13 | Hits | 11 |
| 11 | Blocked | 20 |
| 9 | Giveaways | 16 |
| 2 | Takeaways | 7 |
Capitals 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