Buffalo Sabres pull out 5-2 'stress relief' win over defending Stanley Cup champion Florida PanthersSource: WKBW-TV ‘Out of the gates, you could tell Buffalo had some intention with the way they wanted to start this game.” Related posts: Early lead fuels Buffalo Sabres 4-2 win over defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche Heat stays on Sabres’ schedule as defending Cup champion Vegas hits town with Jack Eichel still out Sabres, Jeff Skinner avoid disaster, pull away for win over defending Cup champs Sabres acquire two-time Stanley Cup champion Scott Wilson Opinion: The Sabres get another big win on the road against the defending Stanley Cup Champions