After one period at the St. Pete Times Forum, the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning are tied at one. Sean Bergenheim got the scoring started for the Lightning six minutes into the first with a goal that flipped over Ryan Miller’s shoulder. Vincent Lecavalier and Brett Clark each got an assist on the goal. Drew Stafford scored much later in the period with an assist from Jordon Leopold.
Sabres Vs. Lightning: Bergenheim And Stafford Each Score; Game Tied At One
Both teams are playing back and forth offense with a total of 24 shots, Lightning outshooting Sabres 13-11, from both teams in the period. The goaltenders are making the saves they need to keep this game as close as it is at this point. Both goaltenders are going to need to continue to play as well to keep their team in the game.
Martin St. Louis is having a good game thus far as well with four shots on goal in 7:29 of ice time in the first period. St. Louis is second on the team in shots with 172 heading into this game and is as dangerous with the puck as Steven Stamkos. Stamkos has been quiet thus far with only two shots on goal and an early penalty.
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