GAME OF THE DAY : Sabres’ win ends Flames’ streak
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jason Pominville scored in a shootout, and Ryan Miller made 25 saves to help the Buffalo Sabres beat Calgary, 2-1, on Friday night, ending the Flames’ winning streak at four games.
Pominville beat Miikka Kiprusoff with a wrist shot that went between the goalie’s legs. Miller then stopped Rene Bourque’s attempt.
Derek Roy scored in regulation for the Sabres (11-4-1), who won for the seventh time in 10 home games this season.
Daymond Langkow scored for Calgary (11-4-2), and Kiprusoff made 32 saves.
The Flames lost for the first time on the road in a month.
Both goalies kept their teams in it during the first two periods. Kiprusoff turned aside 17 Buffalo shots in the first, and Miller made 12 saves in the second to keep the game tied at 1-1.
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