‘The Sabres haven’t had trouble creating chances. It’s finishing them that’s been tough. The first period was further proof. Tyler Ennis hit the post instead of an empty net. Reinhart shot high and wide after a fine passing play by Evander Kane and Ryan O’Reilly got the rookie the puck. Jack Eichel set up Kane with a cross-ice pass in the closing seconds, but the winger struck the post to send Buffalo into the opening intermission in a 1-0 hole.’