But Mario found a way. The Sabres and a lot of fans blame the poor luck of the bouncing puck for the loss. In reality, the Sabres could have won this game if they had played more aggressively before the Pens had to pull their goalie for the extra man. Getting only 4 shots on goal in the third period and a half an overtime does not win games. Luck or no luck, the Sabres just didn't have the desperation that the Penguins displayed the entire game.
Lucky things happen to great players.
It is frustrating to give it up, but teams are going to get bounces. There have been bounces going either way. That's all a part of the game. Sometimes, it bounces and goes in a different direction. It landed just dead.