‘It was the BOO show to kick things off as the Washington Capitals top line proved to be an issue all night. Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, and Alex Ovechkin were primarily responsible for the team’s first three goals [they finished with a total of seven points between the three] and it looked as if the Sabres had no solution for them whatsoever. You can’t allow a top line to take control that much, that early, and completely dominate.’
5 Observations: Sabres drop season opener with 6-4 loss to Capitals
Source: WKBW-TV