National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Buffalo 3, Montreal 1
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 7:30 PM
When: 7:30 PM ET, Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Tom Kowal
Linesmen: Brian Mach, Mark Wheler
Attendance: 21273
Final Scoring Summary
 
Final123T
Buffalo 0123
Montreal 1001
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Buffalo 21-24-3-2 11-9-3-2 10-15-0-0 W2
Montreal 19-22-2-7 9-10-2-5 10-12-0-2 L1
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this loss, the Montreal Canadiens have a 9-10-2-5 record at home this season. The Buffalo Sabres have a 10-15-0-0 record on the road.
  • Montreal has a streak of 1 straight up loss. The Canadiens have won 4 of their last 10 games.
  • Buffalo has a streak of 2 straight up wins. The Sabres have won 3 of their last 10 games.
  • Max Pacioretty played for 18:25 during 23 shifts and scored 1 point. Max Pacioretty had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Paul Gaustad played for 12:26 during 20 shifts and scored 3 points. Paul Gaustad had 1 goal and 2 assists.
  • Montreal had 1 powerplay opportunity and converted 0 of them.
  • Buffalo had 3 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
Top Game Performances
Buffalo   Montreal
Paul Gaustad 3 Points Max Pacioretty 1
Paul Gaustad 1 Goals Max Pacioretty 1
Paul Gaustad 2 Assists Josh Gorges 1
N/A Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Ryan Miller .964 Save Percentage Carey Price .949
Ryan Miller 27 Saves Carey Price 37
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals PP PK PIM FW
Buffalo 40 3 0-3 1-1 4 33
Montreal 28 1 0-1 3-3 8 28
Upcoming Games
  • Montreal will play their next game on the road against New Jersey. The Canadiens have a W/L % of .350 after a win and .400 after a loss.
  • Buffalo will play their next game at home against NY Rangers. The Sabres have a W/L % of .350 after a win and .467 after a loss.