‘Kyle Okposo’s power play goal gave the Isles the early 1-0 lead. Okposo’s shot deflected off Brian Gionta and into the Buffalo net for the 1-0 lead. Makarov kept it that way heading into the third. The Sabres netminder played well in his first action as a starter, even as New York continued to pepper him with shots, coming up with several big stops and 20 saves through the first two periods.’