| Buffalo Sabres (34-28-8, 76pts) | Game #71 | Atlanta Thrashers (30-29-12, 72pts) |
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| Date: | March 19, 2011 | Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET | Arena: | HSBC Arena |
| TV: | MSG | SBN Affiliate/ Blog | Bird Watchers Anonymous |
| Radio: | WGR (550AM) | Season Series | 2-0-1 |
| Category | Buffalo Sabres | Atlanta Thrashers |
| Goals For | 198 (2.83) | 196 (2.76) |
| Goals Against | 201 (2.87) | 223 (3.14) |
| Shots For | 2322 (33.2) | 2238 (31.5) |
| Shots Against | 2155 (30.8) | 2338 (32.9) |
| Power Play | 44/244 - 18.0% (12) | 49/253 - 19.4% (8) |
| Penalty Kill | 221/269 - 81.8% (16) | 198/245 - 76.7% (29) |