Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller proved why many feel he is the top goalie in the NHL this season as he made 30 saves to lead his team to a 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens had several good chances in the 1st and 3rd periods, but couldn't get one by Miller. Carey Price was solid but allowed a 2nd period goal which proved to be all the Sabres would need to secure the victory. The Canadiens top ranked power play went 0/2, while the Sabres were scoreless during their only chance. Buffalo is among the lead leaders in points and have allowed just 93 goals this season. The injury bug bit the Canadiens again as they played without both Kostitsyn brothers. Ryan O'Byrne also missed the game for personal reasons, but his spot was taken by Paul Mara who returned from a hand injury. Some other thoughts from a lazy Sunday afternoon:>Pleks had an off day, but when you've played so many great games this year you are allowed a one of those every once in a while. Pacs played along side Cammi and Pleks, but Moen was moved up late in the game to shake things up.
>The defence did a pretty good job overall, with the lone goal coming as a result of a 2 on 1 rush. Gill and Mara were paired together and played well.
>Gomez, Pouliot and Gionta were dangerous again, but had nothing to show for it.
Close but no cigar on this one. Miller made several great stops with the Canadiens net empty. It seems like when he is on his game he is nearly impossible to beat. He better be good come Olympic time if the US wants to have a shot at gold...especially with Komisarek playing in front of him. The Silver Wolf Whiskey Hab of the Game today goes to Roman Hamrlik. Played another solid game, nothing flashy but an effort a former "not flashy" defenceman like myself can appreciate. Consideration also given to Pouliot and Gionta. Next up Tuesday in Washington against Ovechkin and the Caps.
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