The Buffalo Sabres continue to showcase late-period heroics. They scored two late goals on Wednesday and beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in a shootout.
It gave the Sabres a seven-point lead over the Ottawa Senators heading into Friday's game against the Sens. Ten games remain in the season and if the Sabres get two points out of the contest, the division title would all but be locked up.
The right players are starting to contribute more. Jochen Hecht is starting to find the net along with his linemates, Tim Connolly and Jason Pominville. Pominville continues to play well towards the end of the season. It's nice to see the scoring won't go to waste as the Sabres aren't fighting for the eighth playoff spot this season.
A big reason for the Sabres success rests with their best player, Ryan Mi ...
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Sabres Face Tough Contest Friday in Push toward Playoffs
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Michael Licata in NHLComments Off on Sabres Face Tough Contest Friday in Push toward Playoffs