NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres Taylor Fedun (38) and Ottawa Senators Kyle Turris (7) battle for the rebound in front of Buffalo Sabres goalie Robin Lehner (40) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Ottawa Senators Mark Stone (61), Mark Borowiecki (74) and Derick Brassard (19) celebrate with Mike Hoffman (68) after he scores a goal in the first period during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) in action during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly (90) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane (9) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Ottawa Senators Curtis Lazar (27) and Buffalo Sabres Rasmus Ristolainen (55) chase the puck after Buffalo Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson (31) makes a save during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres center Derek Grant (27) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Ottawa Senators Mike Hoffman (68) celebrates his hat trick with teammate Dion Phaneuf (2) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson (31) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres goalie Robin Lehner (40) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres center Johan Larsson (22) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) readies for a face-off during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith (15) and linesman Scott Driscoll (68) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres center Johan Larsson (22) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres left wing Marcus Foligno (82) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson (31) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson (31) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo (21) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil (25) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres Evander Kane (9) and Jack Eichel (15) discuss strategy before a face-off during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Cody Franson (6) during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM

NHL 2016: Sabres vs Senators NOV 29

November 29, 2016: Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Dan Bylsma during the NHL game between Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo Sabres won the game by a score of 5-4. Daniel Lea/CSM