‘Ruff has set several goals for the defense, including a big one: Cut down goals against. The Sabres tied with Pittsburgh for 29th in the NHL, each with 287 goals against last season. Keeping the puck out of the net falls on the entire team, but it starts with the defense, which needs to set the stage by playing a physical brand of hockey. The magic number for a drop in goals against? Target 50 fewer than last season.’