Round 2 Colorado #3 vs Buffalo #2

Avs take the series 3-1.

Game 1
Great tight defensive battle to start the series. Both teams were exhausted by the 2nd OT when Darcy Tucker found his second wind and emerged as the games hero putting a slick Sakic pass behind Miller.

Col 2 @ Buf 1 (2OT)
26 shts 22
41 hits 32

Game 2
Game 2 brought more of the same, as both teams still tried to figure out one anothers defense. Unlikely hero Darcy Tucker was just that once again, this time picking up a bad turnover by Buffalo and squeaking one between the legs of Miller during the first OT. Both teams needed a rest after playing 9 periods of hockey between the first two games.

Buf 0 @ Col 1 (1OT)
15 shts 31
30 hits 29

Game 3
Both goaltenders stole the show in game 3, causing both teams to scramble to find ways to beat them. It was very clear first goal would win in this one and facing elimination Buffalo gave everything they had outhitting and out shooting the Avs in this one. Roy was able to put one top shelf late in the 3rd and added an empty netter with less that 20secs on the clock.

Col 0 @ Buf 2
25 shts 27
26 hits 47

Game 4
Avs desperatley wanted to finish the series at home as they really did not want to make the trip back to Buffalo. It did not look good as the Sabers jumped out to a quick 2-1 early in the second. As tight as the games had gone and with the great goaltending, it seemed as though this would be the way game 4 ended, however Sakic had other intentions. Setting up Wojoski late in the second and adding the game winner early in the third, Sakic and the Avs then fought hard to keep the lead and finish the series.

Buf 2 @ Col 3
18 shts 22
26 hits 17


Great games Tigertoa!!!! As always, such a pleasure to play you and our close styles always make for some exciting games!