PITTSBURGH - The Buffalo Sabres opened their inaugural season 50 years ago with a win in Pittsburgh.
On Thursday, in the first game of their Golden Season, the Sabres skated away with a 3-1 victory over the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.
Conor Sheary scored twice, Rasmus Dahlin added another, and Carter Hutton made 28 saves in net as the team earned their first victory of the year. It was also Buffalo's first regulation win against Pittsburgh since April 23, 2013.
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