nhl Game Recap
Sabres Down New Jersey 5-2 - Match Report
The Sabres earned a 5-2 victory over the Devils on Thursday at Prudential Center.
Bettors who backed the Sabres were rewarded as +124 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Jeff Skinner, Alex Tuch, Owen Power, Rasmus Dahlin, and Kyle Okposo each scored for the Sabres in the victory. Okposo opened the scoring for Buffalo.
Craig Anderson stopped 29 of 31 New Jersey shots in the victory.
New Jersey got goals from Jesper Boqvist, and Nikita Okhotiuk in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Andrew Hammond stopped 23 of 28 shots for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Buffalo went 0-for-1, while the Devils were 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
New Jersey outshot Buffalo 31-28 in the game.
Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Islanders. The Devils will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Carolina.