National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Montreal 3, Buffalo 1
When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, April 3, 2008
Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Referees: Dave Jackson, Marc Joannette
Linesmen: Brad Kovachik, Tony Sericolo
Attendance: 21273
Final Scoring Summary
 
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Buffalo 0011
Montreal 2103
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Buffalo 38-31-3-9 20-15-1-5 18-16-2-4 L1
Montreal 46-25-4-6 21-13-1-5 25-12-3-1 W2
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Montreal Canadiens have a 21-13-1-5 record at home this season. The Buffalo Sabres have a 18-16-2-4 record on the road.
  • Montreal has a streak of 2 straight up wins. The Canadiens have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Buffalo has a streak of 1 straight up loss. The Sabres have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Bryan Smolinski played for 13:37 during 19 shifts and scored 2 points. Bryan Smolinski had 2 goals and 0 assists.
  • Ales Kotalik played for 15:38 during 17 shifts and scored 1 point. Ales Kotalik had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Montreal had 3 powerplay opportunities and converted 1 of them.
  • Buffalo had 5 powerplay opportunities and converted 1 of them.
Top Game Performances
 
Buffalo   Montreal
Ales Kotalik 1 Points Bryan Smolinski 2
Ales Kotalik 1 Goals Bryan Smolinski 2
Derek Roy 1 Assists Steve Begin 1
Ales Kotalik 1 Power Play Goals Chris Higgins 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Ryan Miller .880 Save Percentage Carey Price .964
Ryan Miller 22 Saves Carey Price 27
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Buffalo 28 1 1-5 2-3 14 26
Montreal 25 3 1-3 4-5 14 21
Upcoming Games
  • Montreal will play their next game at home against Toronto. The Canadiens have a W/L % of .444 after a win and .714 after a loss.
  • Buffalo will play their next game on the road against Boston. The Sabres have a W/L % of .553 after a win and .405 after a loss.