Not being as fleet of foot, Erik Johnson just plays the man and puts him down. And that's what every other Sabres d-man needs to learn. Forget the puck.
The refs have done their job. They'll swallow all whistles the rest of the game, which obviously favors the more physical, defensive, and veteran team.
At home. Sid on your team. A very solid coach in Sullivan working them for the interference call. Against a trainwreck organization. You betcha the refs are going to be carrying some quick whistles this period.