Craig Anderson started off in net for the Buffalo Sabres in the final game of the preseason, while Alex Nedeljkovic manned the pipes for the Red Wings. The Red Wings, still finalizing their roster, dressed a more inexperienced team while the Sabres’ roster was much closer to the real deal, minus Rasmus Dahlin who was not in the line-up.
1st PERIOD
The Sabres came out flying to start the first with Nedeljkovic forced to make a good save on a strong backhand move by Tage Thompson.