The Bruins will have a shorter-term goal Thursday when they are in Buffalo as the Sabres open their season. They will be trying to overcome the humiliation of a 7-0 drubbing from the Stanley Cup champion Capitals in the season-opener at Washington. It was ugly last night and I expect the Bruins to come out with some fire tonight.

The Bruins were down 2-0 after 1:47 of the first period.

Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said it was bad from start to finish and he'll make some adjustments and I look for a rebound and a solid effort tonight.