A standing-room crowd filled the KeyBank Rink at LECOM Harborcenter on Thursday night, with about 2,000 watchful eyes poring over the on-ice action between prospects from the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens. For Sabres fans, Thursday’s game provided a first look at first-round pick Matt Savoie on the ice; for Habs fans, a chance to see first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky.
I’m not going to recap every intricate detail of a Prospects Challenge game, but there were certainly some moments - and players - worth highlighting from both sides.
Tyson Kozak was a clear standout on the Buffalo side.