Dakota Mermis’ NHL debut and Antti Raanta’s return to action didn’t quite go to plan as the Arizona Coyotes fell to the Buffalo Sabres.
After taking the lead in the first period, Arizona gave up a goal with 0.9 seconds left on the clock before heading into the first intermission.
The late goal poisoned the Coyotes who then gave up another 4 across the second and third periods, compounding in to 5 straight brutal goals scored by the visiting Sabres.
The remainder of the match belonged to the Coyotes who were supercharged after Zac Rinaldo’s first goal in a Coyotes uniform.