BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres won on Monday night, their second straight victory. Tonigh they host the Calgary Flames in the second game of their four-game homestand this week.
Calgary was able to kill of an early penalty and scored just over a minute later at even strength to open up a 1-0 lead over the Sabres. Rasmus Andersson came down from the blue line and was able to collect a rebound chance to score his fifth goal of the season. Yegor Sharangovich and Kevin Bahl assisted on the game’s first goal.
The Flames were able to double their lead to 2-0 midway through the first period. Joel Farabee was able to get to the front of the net and receive a pass from Nazem Kadri from below the goal line. Yegor Sharangovich made the initial pass that helped create the chance.
The Sabres thought they had halved the deficit to 2-1 with just over five minutes remaining in the opening period on a Rasmus Dahlin shot. However, Calgary challenged for goaltender interference and it was successful. The referees determined that Tage Thompson interfered with Devin Cooley and the score remained 2-0.
Buffalo was outshot by the Flames 11-5 in the first period. Each team failed to score on the power play with both teams having one chance on the man advantage in the first.
Goal Summary
First Period
BUF: NONE
CGY: 5:58 – Rasmus Andersson (5) (Yegor Sharangvich, Kevin Bahl). 12:04 – Joel Farabee (3) (Nazem Kadri, Yegor Sharangvich)
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What’s Next
The Sabres will remain at KeyBank Center for their third game of a four-game homestand, hosting the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Pregame coverage on the flagship home of the Sabres Radio Network – WGR Sportsradio 550 begins at 6:00 p.m. with Mike Schopp and the Bulldog. The puck will drop just after 7:00 p.m.
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