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1979-80 Bob Sauve

Buffalo Sabres jersey worn by Bob Sauve during the 1979-80 regular season.  The Sabres, along with the Islanders, donned jerseys with the Lake Placid patch to commemorate the Olympics coming to the New York town in February 1980.  Sauve played in 35 regular season games, going 16-10-9 with a 3.18 GAA, .880 save percentage, and 2 shutouts.  During the playoffs, Sauve played in 8 games, going 6-2 and finishing with a 2.04 GAA.  The Sabres finished the season with the fewest goals allowed, leading to Sauve and Don Edwards sharing the Vezina Award, the only win of both of their careers.

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