Jan 22, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Eric Staal (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Buffalo Sabres had three players record their first goal with the team last night in Washington. But even with these three firsts, the Sabres failed to convert on numerous opportunities as they fell in a shootout to the depleted Capitals.
Eric Staal opened the scoring for the Sabres in the first period off an assist from Victor Olofsson.