Score: Sabres - 3 | Avalanche - 5
Shots: BUF - 32 | COL - 36
Buffalo Sabres goals: Tage Thompson (17, 18, 19)
Colorado Avalanche goals: Nathan MacKinnon (11), J.T. Compher (9), Nazem Kadri (21), Alex Newhook (11), Mikko Rantanen (26)
Plus-1: Bursts of Offense
The Sabres knew going into Saturday’s game that it wouldn’t be an easy one. From the get-go, it was hit or miss as to whether they cold actually keep up with the Avalanche, but there were definitely bursts of offense & inspiration from Buffalo.