We almost had some fireworks on the first shift to start this game. Victor Olofsson was setup on a rush by Sam Reinhart in the high slot, but shot was deflected off the defender’s stick. Howard made the Save and then a nice rebound save on Reinhart.
The Sabres controlled the first half of the period outshooting the Red Wings 11-1. Then the Sabres began their parade to the penalty box. The shots flipped 16-4 the other way for the Red Wings in the second half of the period.