The Sabres got physical right off the bat against the Blue Jackets after a team meeting about reactions to the Tage Thompson hit.

The Sabres had to do something – anything – to restore a shred of their dignity Tuesday night. But was this it?

Dennis Gilbert fought Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier, who entered the game with the third most major penalties in the NHL, immediately off the opening faceoff.

BUFFALO -- Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres in a 3-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at ...

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist, Bowen Byram added a goal and assist, James Reimer made 27 saves, and the Sabres closed ...

The Buffalo Sabres’ toughness and togetherness has been called into question, and it is up to this group of players to prove ...