Things didn’t start out so well for the Sabres in this one. The Avalanche used their team speed to get in behind the defense and create breakdowns all over the ice.
Carter Hutton made a few great saves to keep his team in it early, including a highlight reel glove save on Mikko Rantanen.
Then the Sabres found themselves in penalty trouble. Tyson Jost tipped a point shot from Tyson Barrie past Hutton to make it 1-0 in favor of the visitors. Just a few minutes later on another power play, the Avalanche increased their lead on a goal from Colin Wilson.