In a word, the Buffalo Sabres have struggled in the shootout this season.
The team has won just one of six shootouts it’s participated in.
This makes them the third-worst team in shootouts in the NHL this season, ahead of only Carolina (0-3) and Minnesota (0-2).
The Buffalo Sabres have won just 17 percent of their shootouts this season; the next worse is Detroit, having won 20 percent (1 of 5).
In contrast, both Colorado (2-0) and Chicago (1-0) are perfect in the shootout this season, while Florida is a respectable 6-1. Even Montreal has done well, winning four of five.