Sabres take first lead of the season on a shot that rebounds in off glass
Jack Quinn’s rebound goal ended the Sabres’ scoring drought and helped them secure an 8-4 win for their first victory after starting 0-3 this season.
- On Wednesday night, Buffalo forward Jack Quinn gave the Sabres their first lead with a power-play shot that missed the net, bounced off the glass, and deflected off Ottawa Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen's back.
- Facing an early offensive drought, Buffalo scored just two goals in its opening three games and was outscored 10-2, including a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers.
- Buffalo won 8-4, with Jason Zucker scoring two power-play goals in a 1:57 span and Ryan McLeod adding a short-handed goal.
- Ottawa played without captain Brady Tkachuk, who is expected to be sidelined at least four weeks after a right-hand injury sustained Monday, owner Michael Andlauer said; Ottawa hosts Seattle on Thursday while Buffalo hosts Florida on Saturday.
- The third period featured a third period four-goal stretch in 2:37, and Drake Batherson made his season debut as Ottawa scorers included Shane Pinto, Tim Stutzle, Jake Sanderson and Lars Eller.
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Trio of multi-goal scorers sends Sabres past Senators for 1st win
Jason Zucker scored two power-play goals as part of Buffalo's four-goal second period and the host Sabres earned their first victory of the season, beating the Ottawa Senators 8-4 on Wednesday.
Sens Crumble in 2nd Period, Lose 8-4 to Sabres
The Senators came into the game without the Tkaptain, although Drake Batherson drew back into the lineup for his first game of the season. Despite missing Brady, the Sens came out of the gate strong, carrying the play to the Sabres at 5-on-5, with some good chances from ex-Sabre Dylan Cozens. Fabian Zetterlund, a little amped up on the forecheck, took a holding penalty on Rasmus Dahlin. On the powerplay Bowen Byram set up Jack Quinn in front, wh…
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