nhl Game Recap
Buffalo Sabres vs Arizona Coyotes Wrap - Buffalo Wins 5-2
Jeff Skinner was the difference, potting a pair for Buffalo on Saturday as the Sabres skated off with a 5-2 victory over the Coyotes at Mullett Arena.
Bettors who backed the Sabres were rewarded as -173 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Buffalo got goals from Jeff Skinner(2), Tyson Jost, Tage Thompson, and Kyle Okposo in the victory. Skinner opened the scoring at 6:34 of the first period.
Craig Anderson stopped 29 of 31 Arizona shots in the victory.
Barrett Hayton, and Shayne Gostisbehere scored for the Coyotes, finding the net behind Craig Anderson.
Connor Ingram stopped 38 of 41 shots for the Coyotes, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Buffalo went 2-for-5, while the Coyotes were 1-for-6 with the man advantage.
Arizona lost the shots on goal battle to Buffalo by a margin of 43-31.
Next game, Buffalo takes its act on the road to face Vegas looking for another win. For Arizona, they head home to face Montreal.