There were things to like including JJ Peterka’s hat trick. To me the Peterka goals were significant because of the way they were scored. The first came five seconds into a power play. It was the type of goal the team is trying to learn how to score.

The Sabres have been ramping up their training camp faster than usual with a trip to Europe for the NHL Global Series quickly approaching. They only have two preseason contests prior to their departure next Tuesday, then one final exhibition tune-up against Red Bull Munich before regular-season play begins in Czechia on Oct. 4.

Goaltender Joel Blomqvist surrenders six goals and Jesse Puljujarvi records a hat trick as the Penguins fall to Buffalo, 7-3