Score: Sabres 4 | Panthers 7
Shots: BUF 31 | FLA 45
Buffalo Sabres Goals: Vinnie Hinostroza (3,4), Dylan Cozens (7), Casey Mittelstadt (1)
Florida Panthers Goals: Lucas Carlsson (1), Sam Reinhart (6), Aaron Ekblad (7, 8), Carter Verhaeghe (1), Jonathan Huberdeau (8-EN), Anton Lundell (4-EN)
Plus 1: Vinnie & Dylan & Kyle
The Sabres have been playing a lot of catch-up after the first minutes of play in their games lately, so it was a breath of fresh air to watch a very strong, entertaining first period and a 3-0 lead going into the second period.