A great game for Buffalo was spoiled by a few great Tampa Bay chances.
It's been a bit of a journey to the NHL for Sam Reinhart, last year's #2 pick who looked out of place in his nine-game tryout and was sent back to juniors in order to get fast, stronger, and better. Tonight, Reinhart was officially welcomed to the NHL as he played with the top line of Tyler Ennis and Ryan O'Reilly and scored his first NHL goal to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead in the first.