Devon Levi signed his entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres earlier this month because he believed in what the organization was building and because he felt ready to be a part of it.
His decision felt warranted on both counts Friday. Jeff Skinner scored the overtime winner to clinch a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers in Levi's NHL debut, then immediately turned and pointed toward the 21-year-old goaltender at the opposite end of the ice.
Skinner rushed down the ice to embrace Levi, followed by a mob of their teammates.
Postgame Report | Levi makes 31 saves in NHL debut as Sabres win in OT
Skinner scores game-winning goal 1:49 into overtime

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