Sabres spoil Canadiens’ start to 100th seasonSource: AP ‘“It’s a good step and a good statement for us,” Kotalik said. “If we won more of the shootouts last year than we did we might have found ourselves in the playoffs.”’ Related posts: Higgins’ OT goal cap Canadiens’ rally in 4-3 win over Buffalo Habs spoil the Sabres’ party Vanek, Briere score in shootout as Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 Sabres' hot start, Flyers' flop a continuation of last season Connolly likes taste of post-season