Miller Stones Panthers for Second Shutout
Jan 31, 2008 NHL
Ryan Miller stopped all 32 shots last night as the Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 1-0. Thomas Vanek scored the lone goal on the power play, the Sabres’ first in 40 (!) chances on the road. Tomas Vokoun made 40 stops in the losing effort.
I LOVE that the Sabres were able to win a 1-0 game like this…they carved up the trap all night, never seeming to get stood up. They made the Panthers play their game, and the goalies traded amazing save for amazing save. It was fairly entertaining to watch, with a late flurry by Florida with the goalie pulled making things just a bit interesting.
Drew Stafford went out with an anke injury, which looked pretty darn serious in the replays. I haven’t heard any updates on him yet but I would doubt his availability for Friday’s game with the Thrashers.
I mean I’ve had 20 of those (scoring chances) already this year and that’s the first one I got in. So, it was nice but, like I said, I’m more worried about winning. That’s three in a row and we’ll go for four in Atlanta.
Right on, TV.
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