BUFFALO -- Jason Zucker , Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn each scored twice, and the Buffalo Sabres won their first game of the season, 8-4 against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center on Wednesday.

Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist, and Josh Doan had three assists for the Sabres (1-3-0). Alex Lyon made 33 saves.

Zach Benson also had three assists in his season debut for Buffalo. The forward was hit in the face by a puck in practice on Oct. 8, which caused him to be hospitalized. He was discharged two days later and resumed skating on his own on Sunday.

Jake Sanderson had a goal and an assist, Jordan Spence had three assists, and Leevi Merilainen made 19 saves for the Senators (1-3-0), who have allowed 18 goals in their past three games (all losses).

McLeod tied it 2-2 with a short

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