That moment when you realize it's too late. Five-hole FTW. #NJDvsBUF#OneJersey pic.twitter.com/S8Vm3HPk3R
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 12, 2016
Captain Andy Greene capitalized on an overtime penalty shot to propel the New Jersey Devils to the 2-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres.
- New Jersey Devils 2 (7-3-3, 17 pts)
- Buffalo Sabres 1 (5-5-4, 14 pts)
- NHL, Final, Overtime, Box Score
- KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
Things ended splendidly for the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Playing the Buffalo Sabres in overtime, captain Andy Greene took advantage of a rare penalty shot in overtime.
Oh Captain, Our Captain! Andy Greene wins if for Jersey! Who are your #NJD3Stars of the Game?#NJDvsBUF pic.twitter.com/kqtayMVcTE
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 12, 2016
#NJDEVILS WIN! The Captain seals the OT victory with a penalty shot goal through the five hole! #NJDvsBUF#OneJersey pic.twitter.com/gWskTCrGqy
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 12, 2016
OT. Penalty shot. @NJDevils victory. #NJDvsBUF pic.twitter.com/FIqczb13qZ
— NHL (@NHL) November 12, 2016
The captain went five-hole after Evander Kane was forced to bring him down from behind on the breakaway.
Yohann Auvitu was the other goal scorer for the Devils. His first NHL goal, set up by Taylor Hall and Travis Zajac, tied the game up 3:13 into the third period.
Don't mess with the Yohann. #NJDvsBUF pic.twitter.com/Z9JxFfoGDM
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 12, 2016
Former Islander Matt Moulson was the lone scorer for the Sabres. He opened the scoring in this one midway through the first period.
Keith Kinkaid received the victory in stopping 25 of the 26 shots he faced.
Next up for New Jersey will be the backend of a home-and-home with the Sabres Saturday night at The Rock.
@Blockaid1 was solid, Yohann Auvitu scored his 1st NHL goal & Greener won it with a sweet dangle on a penalty shot. pic.twitter.com/INAbqTA7qT
— NJD Equipment Staff (@NJDSk8Guy) November 12, 2016
Congrats to @YohannAuvitu on scoring his first career @nhl goal! #NJDvsBUF pic.twitter.com/OviZnQk3XY
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 12, 2016
Congratulations to Travis Zajac on registering his 400th career @NHL point! #NJDvsBUF pic.twitter.com/k8DD1ELIK3
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 12, 2016
Stay calm, and carry on. pic.twitter.com/ubsy7aHUDL
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) November 12, 2016
Can't leave Matty Mo all alone that close to the net. Picked the corner. pic.twitter.com/4qOft95bPm
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) November 12, 2016
