The Buffalo Sabres have been trying to build chemistry within their new first line: Tage Thompson, Josh Norris and Zach Benson. With Benson out of the lineup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was Peyton Krebs who filled out the trio. Norris was impressed with Krebs, who's frequently found himself as a target of criticism in recent years for a severe lack of NHL offensive production. "He's a really good player, 200 feet," Norris told reporters after Buffalo's 5-3 preseason loss to the Pens. Norris scored two goals, both assisted by Krebs, while Tage also tallied an assist and fired off five shots on goal.