Not keeping up with Montreal

The Sabres lost 3-2 to the Montreal Canadians. However, unlike other losses this season, this one didn't feel so bad, as the team was in it the whole game, and actually played well. As such losing a close game to a very good team is not that huge of a problem.

Vanek played very well, scoring both of Buffalo's goals in this game. Buffalo also did very well on the penalty kill, not allowing Montreal to score on any of their chances, including a full two minutes of five on three play. Lydman earned seven blocked shots for the second game in a row.

Still the Canadians capitalized on the few mistakes that Buffalo did make, and ended up winning the game. Tallinder and Numminen messed up royally in allowing Montreal's first goal. Then in giving up the game winner, Buffalo showed an inability to play four on four, and was solidly outplayed even before giving up the goal.

Montreal was going after Kaleta throughout this game for some reason. Peters sat out for the second straight game.

Official Three Stars

Andrei Kostitsyn

Thomas Vanek

Steve Begin

My Three Stars

Thomas Vanek (two goals)

Andrei Kostitsyn (one goal, one assist, plus two)

Maxim LaPierre (one assist, plus two, 58% on faceoffs)