nhl Game Recap
Sharks Down Buffalo 5-3 - Match Report
San Jose got a pair of goals from Tomas Hertl as the Sharks skated to a 5-3 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday at SAP Center at San Jose.
San Jose was favored by -152 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 5.5.
San Jose got goals from Tomas Hertl(2), Mario Ferraro, Ryan Merkley, and Jonathan Dahlen in the victory. Dahlen opened the scoring at 7:25 of the first period.
James Reimer stopped 25 of 28 Buffalo shots in the victory.
Jeff Skinner(2), and Drake Caggiula scored for the Sabres, finding the net behind James Reimer.
Buffalo got a 22-stop effort from Craig Anderson in the loss.
On the power play, San Jose went 0-for-1, while the Sabres were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Buffalo outshot San Jose 28-27 in the game.
San Jose looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blues. The Sabres will aim to get back on the winning track at Seattle.