Ottawa

Splitting the final two games of a season series

The Buffalo Sabres lost the last game of their season series with the Ottawa Senators tonight, 5-6, in Ottawa.

The game was tied 1-1 in the first. MacArthur just missed taking it to 2-1 at the end of the period; his shot was just a second too late.

The Senators surged up 4-1 in the second period. While I was away from the TV for our nighttime baby routine, Tallinder scored one to bring it back to 4-2. I got back in time to see another Sabres goal, closing the gap to one. The Sens and Sabres then traded scores, before the score was tied with just a handful of minutes left.

Unfortunately, Miller and Tallinder both missed the puck on a bad bounce behind the net, resulting in the game winner on the final Ottawa goal.

The Sabres’ average age dropped to under 26 with the recent call-ups from Rochester. Hm.

While the Buffalo postgame show focuses on Emery’s play in net for Ottawa, I don’t feel like Biron (who was pulled after four goals) and Miller were spectacular either. There were times when their defense really left them hung out to dry, which scared me.

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