One of the main takeaways I took from the game, is that Buffalo doesn't have it in their character, on this team, to create chaos. When teams are needing to get a boost, you see teams like Boston, NYR, and others decide to push the intensity of the game. We saw it once with Clifton with the hit to try and get something going, and it was early. But after that, Buffalo kind of reacted to how NYR dictated the game. If it went into a lull, then Buffalo was fine doing that. If NYR decided to get chippy, then Buffalo would stand up (which is nice to see), but once NYR was done, Buffalo went back into their passive way/attitude through the game.
It's an attribute that you see in most playoff contenders. I feel it's something we are lacking, that relies on entirely the team makeup and personalities. This team doesn't get angry enough, and it comes off like they are okay just skating until it suddenly stops.