Final Score
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | SO | Total | SOG | |
| Avalanche (7-1-0) | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 4 | 26 |
| Sabres (1-8-1) | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 | 30 |
Top Notes
- The Sabres outshot the Avalanche, 27-12, in the last two periods, including a 16-4 advantage in the third period.
- Nikita Zadorov made his NHL debut, skating 11:01 TOI and recording three hits.
- With Zadorov dressing, the Sabres have become the first NHL team to dress four teenagers in a season since 1995-96, when three teams did it: Florida (four players), Winnipeg (six) and Buffalo (McKee, Biron, Primeau, Varada, Brown).
- With his assist on Cody Hodgson’s goal, Drew Stafford has eight points (2+6) in his last four games against the Avalanche.
- With his goal tonight, Marcus Foligno now has three goals in two games against the Avalanche, his highest total against any NHL team.
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