The Sabres have settled into middle of the pack play. Making the play offs not a given. Playing with little confidence. They are not handling the pressure NYI and others are bringing.
Power plays are very valuable when playing a team that clogs the passing lanes and is stifling in their own end. That last PP was frustrating to witness.
Face it, This team played a disjointed and soft first period. Washington cruised the rest of the way. Not a good game. The Sabres lose to a top team and it was not close.
This team needs to learn to play physical in their own end. Win battles along the boards. And how to clear the zone smartly. Washington is too good to make these bad and soft plays