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Buffalo Sabres: What made each overtime win special in March?

By Sion Fawkes

Mar 23, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 18, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) tries to stop a shot from Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports /

Shutting Out Calgary

In previous outings, the Sabres struggled with puck aggression, often finding opponents outshooting them by a significant ratio for at least one period of play. That didn’t happen against Calgary. In fact, the Sabres took full control in overtime and it eventually led to their 1-0 victory.

But before that, they outshot the Flames in all three periods. And while they didn’t manage to score, they did win the battle in puck aggression. They also fared better in the face-off department, winning 49% of them.

The Sabres displayed offensive prowess against Calgary, despite their lack of goals. However, their power play unit continued to struggle, finishing 0 for 3.

Defensively, the Sabres were vigilant, forcing the Flames into committing 17 giveaways. This shows the Sabres took advantage of Calgary’s mistakes. And the Flames’ biggest mistake came in the final seconds when goaltender Jacob Markstrom left the net wide open, allowing center Tage Thompson to notch the W for the Sabres.

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