FinalL
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 · Centre Bell
Game analysis
Canadiens fall to Sabres 1–3
- P. Gaustad scored the game-winner at 6:17 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- R. Miller stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964) for the win.
- C. Price kept the Canadiens in it with 37 saves (.949).
- The Sabres controlled play, outshooting the Canadiens 40–28.
- P. Gaustad led all scorers with 1 goal and 2 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starC. Price
MTL · .949 SV%
- 2nd starE. Cole
MTL · 0G 0A
- 3rd starP. Gaustad
BUF · 1G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:09MTLM. PaciorettyAssists: J. Gorges0–1
2nd
- 4:01BUFV. LeinoAssists: P. Gaustad, C. Ehrhoff1–1
3rd
- 6:17BUFP. GaustadAssists: B. Boyes2–1
- 19:08BUFP. KaletaENAssists: C. Ehrhoff, P. Gaustad3–1
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Shots | 28 |
| 54.1% | Faceoff % | 45.9% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 0/1 |
| 4 | PIM | 8 |
| 16 | Hits | 26 |
| 16 | Blocked | 21 |
| 11 | Giveaways | 4 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 6 |
Sabres at Canadiens recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
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