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Sabres Slide to 0-3 as Avalanche Win 3-1 in Buffalo

A barren attack combined with key injuries is already tightening the vise on a franchise under intense scrutiny.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
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Overview

  • Colorado secured a 3-1 road win on Oct. 13, powered by two goals from Nathan MacKinnon after Buffalo briefly tied the game.
  • Buffalo has scored two goals in three games and has been outscored 10-2, with a power play that is 0-for-11 to start the season.
  • Coach Lindy Ruff said first-line center Josh Norris will miss a significant period, with additional injuries affecting the lineup and goaltending depth.
  • Visible unrest at KeyBank Center included a jersey thrown onto the ice and chants calling for the firing of general manager Kevyn Adams.
  • Captain Rasmus Dahlin called the performance unacceptable as Ruff criticized the team’s compete level, while Tage Thompson urged patience before Wednesday’s home game against Ottawa.