Dustin Tokarski made the long, solo skate from his net to the Buffalo Sabres’ bench, took his final step off the KeyBank Center ice and proceeded down the tunnel to begin to prepare for the unwanted task of sitting for the rest of the game Monday night.
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Photos: Columbus Blue Jackets 7, Buffalo Sabres 4
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period.
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson celebrates his goal during the first period.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju ties up Columbus Blue Jackets forward Eric Robinson.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Robert Hagg clears a loose puck in front of Dustin Tokarski.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was burned for a pair of short-handed goals Monday night by the Seattle Kraken (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News file photo).
Sabres forward Kyle Okposo is cross-checked by Columbus captain Boone Jenner during the Blue Jackets' 7-4 win in KeyBank Center on Nov. 22. Jenner is one of three Columbus players who entered Covid-19 protocol on Sunday.
Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens skates between Columbus Blue Jackets players Yegor Chinakhov (59) and Jakub Voracek (93) during the first period.
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dustin Tokarski gives up a goal to Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic during the first period.
Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate a goal by Jack Roslovic.
Buffalo Sabres starting goaltender Dustin Tokarski is replaced by Aaron Dell during the second period.
Buffalo Sabres starting goaltender Dustin Tokarski is replaced by Aaron Dell.
Buffalo Sabres forward Anders Bjork shoots during the second period.
Buffalo Sabres forward Victor Olofsson moves the puck during the second period.
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his second goal of the game.
Buffalo Sabres players look on from the bench during the second period.
Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo mixes it up with Columbus Blue Jackets Jack Roslovic during the second period.
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson celebrates his second goal.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and goaltender Aaron Dell look after a flying puck during the second period.
Buffalo Sabres forward Victor Olofsson waits for his shift.
Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner reaches for a puck during the second period.
