nhl Game Recap
Predators vs Sabres Final: 7-3 - Recap
Matt Duchene scored twice to lead the Predators over Buffalo 7-3 on Tuesday at KeyBank Center.
Bettors who backed the Predators were rewarded as +139 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Nashville got goals from Matt Duchene(2), Luke Evangelista(2), Philip Tomasino, Ryan McDonagh, and Tommy Novak in the victory. Tomasino opened the scoring at 11:45 of the first period.
Juuse Saros turned in a 28-save effort for the Predators.
Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens, and Jeff Skinner scored for the Sabres, finding the net behind Juuse Saros.
Buffalo got a 14-stop effort from Craig Anderson in the loss.
Nashville scored 0 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Buffalo went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Nashville lost the shots on goal battle to Buffalo by a margin of 31-27.
Next game, Nashville takes its act home to face Seattle looking for another win. For Buffalo, they head home to face New Jersey.