The results are mixed after 4 games for the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres split there first 2 games of the season with wins over the New York Rangers and Vegas Golden Knights (who the Sabres will play on Tuesday) and losses to the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche.
The Sabres were significantly outperformed in the losses, being outscored 10-1 by their opponents. Additionally, they were outscored 5-0 in the first period.
There was an air of excitement heading into Thursday night’s matchup against the Avalanche. Special teams were clicking, Jack Eichel was coming off 2 straight strong performances, and Carter Hutton had yet to have a bad game.