Wild defeat Sabres in preseason opener

Forward Jason Zucker scores game-winning goal on power play

Jason Zucker

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By NHL.com
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The Minnesota Wild defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in their preseason opener at Pegula Ice Arena at Penn State University on Monday.

Forward Jason Zucker scored a power-play goal and forward Kurtis Gabriel also scored for the Wild.
Forward Zemgus Girgensons scored for the Sabres.

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