Found March 23, 2012 on HockeyBuzz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ryan Miller
TEAMS: Buffalo Sabres
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The Rangers (46-20-7) complete their seven-game homestand, facing the Sabres (35-29-10) on Friday. The two teams have met three times this year, with the last two games decided via shootout and overtime. After seemingly being left for dead, Buffalo has gone 16-5-5, led by Ryan Miller, who is 11-1-3 with 29 goals allowed in his last 15 games. In addition, the Sabres have been buoyed by the move to...
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