Buffalo Sabres' Effort Not Enough Against Sharp New Jersey Devils in Prague

The Buffalo Sabres, with a record of 0-3, faced off against the New Jersey Devils, who came into the game with a 3-0 record. Despite a hard-fought battle, the Sabres fell short with a final score of 1-3.

Key Moments and Player Performances

The game unfolded at Prague's O2 Arena, where both teams showcased their skills in front of 16,722 fans. The Devils managed to keep their winning streak alive by securing three goals against the Sabres. The match was evenly contested in terms of physicality and playmaking but differed significantly in execution and opportunities seized.

For the Buffalo Sabres, goaltender Devon Levi stood out despite the loss, making an impressive total of 34 saves and showcasing a save percentage of 100 percent. His performance was crucial for keeping the team within reach throughout the game. Tage Thompson was another notable player for the Sabres; he scored their only goal on one of his three shots on goal, demonstrating his efficiency and sharp shooting skills with a shooting percentage of 33 percent.

On defense, Rasmus Dahlin contributed with three hits over nearly 25 minutes on ice but struggled to make an offensive impact as reflected by his minus-one plus-minus rating. Meanwhile, Alex Tuch added an assist to his season tally while engaging physically with one hit during his time on ice.

The New Jersey Devils capitalized on their powerplay opportunities scoring once out of four chances which proved to be pivotal in their victory. Seamus Casey emerged as one of the stars for the Devils thanks to his defensive prowess that contributed significantly to limiting the Sabres' scoring chances.

Looking Ahead

As they look forward to breaking their losing streak, Buffalo will host Los Angeles Kings at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on October 10th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on ESPN+ or MSG-B networks as both teams aim for victory early in this season's campaign.

This encounter promises another opportunity for players like Devon Levi and Tage Thompson to shine while seeking redemption after falling short against New Jersey Devils abroad.