In a 4-2 first upset of the 2nd seed of the Ron Barr Conference (Zalex) The 7th seed Buffalo Sabres advance for the 3rd time in the new era to the 2nd round (Swos)
Scores:
Away-Home
BUF 3 VAN 2
BUF 2 VAN 3
VAN 4 BUF 3
VAN 5 BUF 6
BUF 5 VAN 3
VAN 4 BUF 5
Series fun facts:
Only 1 game was won by the team who got outshot (Game 1)
The team with most checks won 0 games
Home Ice advantage was neglectable (,500)
Top scorer:
Geoff Sanderson with 9 G 6 A 15 PTS (2,50 PPG)
The Sniper:
Joe Sakic 55% SH
Bulldozer:
Alexander Semak (7,50 CHK/G)