Goal floodgates open for Sabres Source: Buffalo News ‘For once, it was a fun night for the Sabres and their fans, one in which the team busted slumps and ended droughts in front of a fan base that cheered often.’ Related posts: Sabres open the floodgates in 8-2 thrashing of Atlanta Sabres Escape Isles; Claim 4-3 SO Win Free-agent floodgates swing open Sabres to open season Oct. 9 Buffalo Sabres open with shootout victory