‘Unfortunately for Eichel and the Sabres, they staggered through an offensively challenged first two periods, lost their starting goalie, Robin Lehner to a leg injury, had a goal by newcomer Evander Kane wiped away by the new coach’s challenge rule (the play was offsides), and they fell to the Ottawa Senators 3-1.’
Prized rookie good as advertised but Sabres lose opener
Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle