In their second preseason meeting with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Buffalo Sabres fell behind in the third period en route to a 4-2 loss at the Kraft Hockeyville, USA game in Clinton, NY.
In a game of live boards, reduced rink size, and bizarre old clocks, the both teams took some time to adjust to the unfamiliar conditions. After a particularly sloppy, relatively uneventful first period, the two sides entered the first intermission scoreless.
In the opening frame, presumed Rochester Amerks’ starting goaltender, Kyle Wedgewood was extremely active, stopping several excellent opportunities in front of the net.