Caps looked like a team that had been playing together a long time. The Sabres looked like a team that had just been put together and was trying to feel their way forward.
Sabres were not physical enough at first. They picked it up as the game went on.
I'm happy they scored four goals. That is a real good sign.
Cozens looked really good. Physical, willing to stick in nose into the scrum.
Tage Thompson was impressive. Reminds me of Bobby Smith
Hutton gave up five goals again. I imagine that is about where his GOA will be for the season if he keeps playing a lot.
Joki looked bad. He threw the puck away to open spaces a few times and was not the same player as last year, at least in this game.
Samson and Staal did not do anything notably positive that I saw