The Buffalo Jr. Sabres had trouble finding ways to stop the Toronto Jr. Canadiens Junior Canadiens, which beat Jr. Sabres, 3-0.
Toronto Jr. Canadiens was led by Nicholas Jarzabek, who finished with one goal. Jarzabek scored 19:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Toronto Jr. Canadiens. Justin Maiolinopicked up the assist.
The Junior Canadiens’ penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Buffalo power plays.
Others who scored for Toronto Jr. Canadiens included Nico Gonzalez and Eric Eremita, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Toronto Jr. Canadiens were Matthew Ferrari, Anthony Trujillo, and David Zeppieri, who contributed one each.
Buffalo stifled Toronto Jr. Canadiens’ power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Jr. Sabres’ offense operated below their season average. Buffalo averages 4.1 goals per game.
Daniel Lopapa made 24 saves for the Junior Canadiens on 24 shots. Toronto Jr. Canadiens incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Tucker Weppner rejected 16 shots on goal for the Jr. Sabres. Buffalo incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.