‘“We did need a little time to get our legs under us, especially starting late in the first and into the second, you could feel a surge and just a battle and compete level that was impressive when you look at how disappointing the trip had been until now, the quick turnover from yesterday and that very painful loss,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call. “You know what? We’re pleased with just a really solid team effort – like, specialty teams, five-on-five – everybody really participating within the framework that we’re trying to do.”‘