nhl Game Recap
Buffalo Ices New Jersey 5-2 - Recap
Buffalo got 4 goals from Tage Thompson en route to a 5-2 victory over New Jersey on Friday at KeyBank Center.
Bettors who backed the Sabres were rewarded as +120 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Tage Thompson(4), and JJ Peterka each scored for the Sabres in the victory. Thompson opened the scoring for Buffalo.
Devon Levi stopped 28 of 30 New Jersey shots in the victory.
New Jersey got goals from Jesper Bratt, and Max Willman in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Jake Allen stopped 31 of 34 shots for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Buffalo went 0-for-0, while the Devils were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
New Jersey lost the shots on goal battle to Buffalo by a margin of 36-30.
Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Maple Leafs. The Devils will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Pittsburgh.