Drew Stafford, Tyler Ennis and Chris Stewart scored first period goals ending Red Wings starter Petr Mrazek’s night early.
Mrazek allowed 3 goals on 6 shots, with little help from teammates. McCollum's only other NHL game was 3-30-11 in relief (3 GA in 15 min.)
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) January 19, 2015
This is the first time #Sabres have led any game by three goals since the 4-1 win over San Jose on Nov. 18.
— Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) January 19, 2015
Mrazek came into Sunday’s action having won his previous three starts while posting a 1.63 goals-against average.
McCollum was 10-8-3 in while posting a 2.33 G.A.A. and a .911 save percentage in 21 American Hockey League games with Grand Rapids this season.