Playing the second half of a back-to-back after the previous night’s win over the New York Rangers, the Ottawa Senators played a tired game against the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres weren’t so hot either, having lost their last eight consecutive games. But that didn’t stop them from piling on the goals, defeating the Senators by a score of 5-2.
For Sens fans, all eyes were on Joey Daccord, the young goalie who singlehandedly dragged Arizona State University to NCAA prominence. Playing in his first NHL game, the Sens didn’t give him much help, allowing a total 40 shots on goal in 60 minutes.