Jack Eichel’s first NHL goal is going to be on a continuous replay loop. Sabres fans will want to relive the debut by the franchise’s future superstar. Coach Dan Bylsma will present it because it shows his team doing things right.
Eichel’s goal was undoubtedly the highlight of Buffalo’s season-opening 3-1 loss to Ottawa on Thursday. The crowd ate it up, unleashing a roar in First Niagara Center that was two last-place seasons in the making. Bylsma loved it because of everything that led up to the celebration.
After two periods of doing nothing, the Sabres finally started playing in the Senators’ zone.