SABRES PLAYERS LOOK LIKE SOMEONE SHOT THEIR DOG AFTER A TOUGH LOSS ON HOME ICE.

PLAYERS NOT LEANING ON INJURIES AS AN EXCUSE, BUT SOMEONE HAS TO MAKEIT FOR THEM.

KEY PLAYERS OUT OF THE LINE UP.

WHAT MORE CAN CAN TAGE THOMPSON DO?

DAHLIN HASN'T BEEN HIMSELF, AND RIGHTFUL;LY SO, BUT HIS PLAY CAN'T BE IGNORED BECAUSE HE'S DEALING WITH SOMETHING IN HIS PERSONAL LIFE.

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