3-1 Boston after 1. Good offensive pressure by BUF late in the first. Too bad Lydman assisted on 2 BOS goals. It would be helpful if Ryan Miller could get his save percentage higher than 50% the rest of the night.
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Strong 2nd period. Wouldn't have been surprised if BUF didn't have its legs following the west coast trip but that's not the problem. Ton of shots and chances but can't finish. 20 shots in the 2nd period alone.
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BOS LW Marco Sturm left for the dressing room midway through 1st period and hasn't returned.
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Ryan Miller appears to suffer a lower body injury (knee, groin, hip?) as he allows 4th BOS goal of night, but stays in the game.
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Last time these 2 teams faced each other, BUF managed 46 SOG but only scored once. With 6 minutes left, it's one goal on 40 shots tonight.