Final
Thursday, October 27, 2016 · KeyBank Center
Game analysis
Wild beat Sabres 4–0
- J. Eriksson Ek scored the game-winner at 4:51 of the first.
- The Wild scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- D. Dubnyk posted a 38-save shutout.
- The Wild won despite being outshot 38–22.
- The Sabres dominated the dot, winning 64% of faceoffs.
Three stars
- 1st starD. Dubnyk
MIN · 1.000 SV%
- 2nd starR. Suter
MIN · 1G 1A
- 3rd starJ. Eriksson Ek
MIN · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:51MINJ. Eriksson EkAssists: N. Prosser, M. Scandella1–0
- 15:13MINJ. ZuckerAssists: C. Stewart, R. Suter2–0
2nd
No scoring
Team stats
| MIN | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 38 |
| 36.2% | Faceoff % | 63.8% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 4 |
| 7 | Hits | 20 |
| 11 | Blocked | 9 |
| 3 | Giveaways | 11 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 6 |
Wild 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