Overview
- The Buffalo Sabres took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Josh Dunne and Zach Metsa.
- Noah Ostlund assisted on all three Buffalo goals, continuing his strong preseason performance.
- Columbus rallied with five goals in the third period, including two from Sean Monahan, to secure the win.
- Sabres' goalie Scott Ratzlaff stopped all 20 shots he faced, but Felix Sandstrom struggled, allowing five goals on 22 shots.
- The Sabres' main team is in Europe preparing for their season opener against the New Jersey Devils in Prague.