ELMONT, NY -- After getting out to a quick 2-0 lead, the New York Islanders defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on opening night. LINES: Mathew Barzal-Bo Horvat-Simon Holmstrom Pierre Engvall-Brock Nelson ...
Ex-Panthers assistant coach Lindy Ruff won his first game in his second stint as Sabres coach, 4,257 days after his last victory with Buffalo — a 4-2 decision over Boston on Feb. 15, 2013.