Watched the game via the NHL.TV archive. Sabres came to play earlier today. Eichel was elite. I want to see more of that Jack Eichel! Hutton was focused and redeemed himself. Skinner showed me that he is a trooper returning from what I was sure was a high ankle sprain. Sam was just downright DANGEROUS all game long. Risto was solid and must have taken his anti-stupid meds this morning. Dahlin showed everyone just how outstanding his overall gamesmanship is. He is so smooth........
And Phil finally has some lines that spread the talent and present threats. Props all around.
On the counter side, I am satisfied that Sabres played well. But the Caps came into this game (IMO) only looking to play well enough/put out the amount of effort (in their minds) that would beat a down on its luck Buffalo team. They seriously underestimated the Sabres.
That takes nothing away from the Sabres game but Washington was definitely a bit laissez-faire this afternoon.
And where did all those Caps fans and jerseys come from? Just can't believe the Caps have a strong Buffalo based following....... Bandwagon groupies?