Backstrom’s shootout goal gives Capitals 4-3 winSource: AP ‘The Sabres fly to Germany on Saturday for a preseason game Tuesday in Mannheim. They’ll open the season next Friday in Helsinki against Anaheim.’ Related posts: Sabres prepare for European `working vacation’ Sabres announce 2011 preseason schedule Buffalo’s Boyes suspended two preseason games Report: Sabres to start 2011-12 season in Europe Sabres to play preseason game at Mannheim