Fifteen goals. Seven fights. 28 penalties, 102 penalty minutes. Was Sabres-Lightning the NHL’s game of the year? Given the stakes and the events that unfolded, there’s a strong case to be made. Both teams came into Sunday’s matchup tied for first place in the Atlantic Division. Considering the Sabres haven’t been to the playoffs since 2011, there’s a strong case that this was the biggest game in Buffalo in more than a decade. The emotions matched the moment. As did the narrative arc of the game, which ended with the Sabres winning 8-7 after they led 4-1 and trailed 7-5.