{"id":788964,"date":"2012-02-05T16:22:14","date_gmt":"2012-02-05T21:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twointhebox.com\/?p=2619"},"modified":"2012-02-05T16:22:14","modified_gmt":"2012-02-05T21:22:14","slug":"double-minors-miller-makes-team-history-with-win-over-isles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/double-minors-miller-makes-team-history-with-win-over-isles\/","title":{"rendered":"Double Minors: Miller makes team history with win over Isles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ryan Miller and the Buffalo Sabres rallied for a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders last night. The win was the 235th of Miller’s career – giving him the Sabres franchise record for victories. \"Double<\/a><\/p>\n

Miller had a rough first period, allowing three goals on nine shots thanks to a bad redirect and some poor team defense. Mike Weber was the first culprit, making a horrible behind-the-back pass which led to the first of Frans Nielsen’s two goals. Nielsen’s second goal came off Miller’s stick as he attempted to block a clearing pass. Josh Bailey also scored on a rush that was barely defended by all five Sabres on the ice.<\/p>\n

However, Miller went on to stop the next 29 shots and two in the shootout to get the victory. Miller’s play in the second and third was strong and he was spectacular in overtime. He was a key to the victory, in the end, making a number of clutch saves in the dying minutes and through a full four-on-three in overtime.<\/p>\n

The Sabres have earned seven of their last eight points and points nine and ten will be up for grabs on Wednesday night. Wednesday’s test will be significantly tougher than the previous four as the Bruins come into town. On the bright side, the Sabres seem to be slowly finding some offense in this recent stretch of strong play.<\/p>\n