Vanek at the disco

Buffalo became the only home team in the Eastern Conference to win Game 1 with their 2-1 win over Boston last night.

Outside of getting dominated in the 2nd period, Game 1 went as well as the Sabres could hope for.

Thomas Vanek scored for the third straight game after returning from his "lower body" injury.

Ryan Miller was his stellar self with 38 saves and was there when the team needed him in the 2nd period.

Tyler Ennis, Tim Kennedy, and Tyler Myers didn't look like wide eyed rookies.

Craig Rivet blew one past Rask for the game winner.

The Sabres made it 31 games this season where they closed things out without even getting to OT when they are up after 2 periods.

This series likely will continue to be one where the first team to 2 or maybe 3 goals wins. Heck, there might even be one or two 1-0 games.

But, it's nice to have that 1-0 lead and looking at the Pens, Devils, and Caps being in a 1-0 hole.

I don't want to dream too much, but Sabres-Habs with Flyers-Sens would be a nice Eastern Conference Semifinal draw for the Sabres..........