Buffalo’s 5-1 win against the Ottawa Senators came with a couple of noticeable healthy scratches to the lineup.
Author: Joe Yerdon
Game 11: A handout
If it seemed like the Buffalo Sabres gave away the game to the New York Islanders in their 4-3 loss on Friday night, you’d be right.
Game 10: An opportunity missed
The Sabres 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers looks lopsided on the score line, but it was a winnable game lost, instead.
Game 9: Streaking
The Sabres’ 5-3 win against the Detroit Red Wings was their third in a row, something that was a large issue a season ago.
Game 8: The one where the stars came out against Dallas
The Sabres’ 4-2 win against the Dallas Stars proved to be one of their best efforts of the season.
Game 6: Fodder
Disturbingly familiar occurrences made some appearances in the Buffalo Sabres brutal 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets
Game 5: Sometimes ghosts just keep haunting
The Sabres’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins featured a couple of legendary foes making it a night to remember in Pittsburgh.
Game 4: A momentary feeling of relief
The Buffalo Sabres’ 5-2 win against the Florida Panthers was a much-needed break from the stress brought about by the 0-3-0 start.
Game 3: Forty good minutes when you need 60
The Buffalo Sabres had a 1-0 lead after two periods but wound up eating a 3-1 loss in the home opener against the Los Angeles Kings.
Sabres good, bad, and ugly from Prague sweep
The Devils took both games against Buffalo and fans’ nerves are frayed

