‘Buffalo has lost four straight home openers and four straight season openers. The latest was when the Canadiens earned a 4-1 victory to start the 2016-17 season. Buffalo last opened the regular or home schedules with a win Jan. 20, 2013, when it beat Philadelphia, 5-2.’
Sabres open at home, head on the road to start 2017-18 season
Source: Buffalo News