Kessel scores twice for Penguins in win against Sabres

Forward's offensive prowess propels Pittsburgh past Buffalo

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Phil Kessel scored two first-period goals to start the Pittsburgh Penguins toward a 5-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena.

Kessel scored at 17:23 and 19:54 to give Pittsburgh a 2-0 lead. They were his first two goals of the preseason.
Alex Nylander scored 6:50 into the second period to make it 2-1, before Kris Letang (7:22), Derick Brassard (16:54) and Matt Cullen (17:07) made it 5-1.
Matt Murray made 21 saves for Pittsburgh. Linus Ullmark made 27 for Buffalo.

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