Caps 3, Sabres 2
Okay, chalk up period two to the Sabres. They scored twice and generally controlled played. Outshot Washington 20-14. Overall shots now 29-24. Paul Gaustad had a 4-on-4 goal for Buffalo at 5:04. I called it 4-on-3 on twitter, but Mike Knuble had already exited the penalty box and skated right off the ice for a change. That left the Caps short an extra few seconds and the Sabres took advantage. Second Buffalo goal was a deflection by Tim Connolly in front at 12:52. It was goal No. 7 for both Gaustad and Connolly, who broke an extended goalless streak. So far, Caps have drawn three penalties to one for Buffalo.
