It was all Buffalo in the first 20 minutes. A goal each from Jason Pominville and Sam Reinhart put the Sabres up 2-0, which means the Capitals will be playing catch-up after intermission.
In case you missed it, here’s Joe Beninati’s pre-game interview with newcomer Carl Hagelin to keep you busy during intermission:
Hopefully the Caps will put a bit more pep in their step for the rest of the game, second period ahead…