After a challenging start, the Buffalo Sabres managed to narrow the gap against the Colorado Avalanche to 3-1, thanks to a goal by Benson. Despite the Avalanche's initial dominance, with 26-7 shot attempts, 15-4 scoring chances, and 8-2 high-danger scoring chances, the Sabres turned the game around. They took 11 consecutive shots, while the Avalanche experienced a 9-minute shot drought. This shift is a significant change of pace for the Sabres, who have a 1-10-1 record when trailing at the first intermission.
Crazy game. Colorado got the first 15 shots and Buffalo has gotten the next 17 and counting.
#Avs were outshooting #Sabres 15-0 Sabres now lead 17-15 and it's 11-0 in 2nd period. That's outrageous.
After having 0 shots through the first 18 minutes of the game, the Sabres are now outshooting the Avalanche...
Buffalo now has the last 16 shots in this game. Avs don't have a shot in more than 9min to start the second period
The Sabres have the last 11 shots on goal in the game ... they were being outshot 15-0 when Dahlin finally got one late in the 1st period.
Shots are now 15-10. Buffalo has the last 10 shots
Another ugly first period for the Sabres. According to Natural Stat Trick, the Avalanche had the advantage in: Shot attempts: 26-7 Scoring chances: 15-4 High-danger scoring chances: 8-2 Buffalo is 1-10-1 when trailing at the first intermission this season.
Scoring chances were 16-3 in favor of the #Avs in the first period, per @NatStatTrick. They might feel like they left a goal or two on the table if Buffalo gets the next one. 3-1 Avs after one period.
Buff. got its first two shots and Benson converts the rebound, 3-1 Col.
It took the Sabres more than 18 minutes to get their first shot of the game. But a Ross Colton turnover led to a flurry of Buffalo chances, and Benson cleaned up a rebound to cut Colorado's lead to 3-1.
Sabres get not one, but two shots, and the rebound goes in. 3-1. Benson.
Buffalo gets its first shot, then scores on the rebound. 3-1