had a goal and two assists each in an outing the Sabres blew open by scoring three times in a 2:30 span in the opening minutes of the third period.also scored and Buffalo inched to within five points of the Capitals, who began the day holding the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot., playing in his 1,000th career NHL game, was held off the scoresheet, and drew a big sigh from the crowd when he had a shot bank off the crossbar with 8:45 left.
The Sabres honored Skinner with all skaters taking the ice for the pre-game warmup wearing red woolen hats, which Skinner is known to sport. The team then held a brief ceremony at center ice where the player was joined by his parents and friends, and presented with a silver stick. Skinner, unfortunately, also carries the distinction of playing the most NHL games without being on a team to make the playoffs. A first-round pick by Carolina in the 2010 draft, the 31-year-old spent his first eight seasons with the Hurricanes before being traded to Buffalo, where he’s finishing his sixth season.
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