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One positive to Penguins’ awful opener: Regression’s all but impossible

OK, so the Penguins didn't get two points out of this game.

Or even one, for that matter.

Fact is, an awful lot about their 3-1 loss to the Sabres in the regular-season opener Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena seemed pointless, as well as point-less. But they did accomplish at least a few things while flat-lining their way through 60 mostly forgettable -- and regrettable -- minutes. At the very least, they made certain that Mike Sullivan and his staff would not have to conduct a frame-by-frame forensic analysis of the game tape to turn up issues worthy of addressing at practice Friday.