CLINTON, NEW YORK - If you include standing room only, the locals of Clinton, N.Y., a town with a population under 2,000, say their community rink can hold about 2,600 fans. Tuesday night, Clinton Arena was filled to capacity as the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets played a preseason game in the 64-year-old building as part of the fourth annual Kraft Hockeyville USA.
Casey Nelson and Sam Reinhart scored for Buffalo, but three power-play goals against ultimately led to a 4-2 Blue Jackets victory. The Sabres are now 2-3-0 in the preseason after winning their first two contests.
Sabres unable to hold off Columbus power play in Hockeyville USA game
Blue Jackets score 3 power-play goals in win over Sabres in preseason game in Clinton, NY

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