Twitter reaction: Moulson debuts for Sabres

Matt Moulson is one of a few veterans the Buffalo Sabres signed to set a good example for the team's youth. Gary Wiepert/AP

Chris Nichols October 28, 2013, 9:37 PM

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Buffalo fans certainly got their money’s worth Monday night when the Sabres took on the Dallas Stars, despite a 4-3 loss for the home team.

Not only did ticket holders witness Matt Moulson’s terrific two-goal debut for his new team following Sunday’s trade with the New York Islanders that saw Thomas Vanek head the other way, but former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff also just happened to be returning to his old stomping grounds as bench boss for the Stars.

Oh. As if all of that wasn’t enough, Monday was also Buffalo’s turn to host its Hockey Fights Cancer event and it was Steve Ott’s first game as the sole captain of the Sabres.

As usual, social media captured the essence of it all. Here’s a little bit of the fun we saw on Twitter as all of this went down…

Newly acquired Buffalo Sabre, Matt Moulson,26 heads for warm-ups prior to the Sabres game against the Stars. pic.twitter.com/mAHjyT7CWn

— Harry Scull Jr (@hsjrphoto) October 28, 2013

.@otterN9NE with the full-time "C." #Sabres #GameNight pic.twitter.com/iyGAB65iSD

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 28, 2013

Wives and girlfriends of #Sabres players collecting donations tonight. #HockeyFightsCancer #GameNight pic.twitter.com/H2zf5m7hV2

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 28, 2013

.@MMoulson getting ready for his #Sabres debut. Looking good in the #BlueAndGold! pic.twitter.com/F8eIwGtegb

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 28, 2013

Huge cheer for @MMoulson when he was introduced as a starter tonight. #Sabres

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 28, 2013

GOAL!!!!!! Welcome to Buffalo @MMoulson… strikes right back! 1-1! #Sabres #WelcomeMatt

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 28, 2013

Matt Moulson scores 3:26 into his Sabres debut.

— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) October 28, 2013

Not a bad start for Matt Moulson in Buffalo. Less than a day after being traded from Isles, he scores an early goal in Sabres debut

— Katie Strang (@KatieJStrang) October 28, 2013

Six current #Sabres scored on their first shot with team: Moulson, Zadorov, Girgensons, McBain, Ott, Leino.

— Buffalo Sabres PR (@SabresPR) October 28, 2013

https://twitter.com/Chippy_15/status/394970468702113792

I know Isles fans had Sean Penn jokes, but Benecio Del Toro absolutely would play Matt Moulson in a biopic.

— James O'Brien

Lindy Ruff tribute now on the video board. Everyone on their feet. #StandingOvation #ThankYouLindy #Sabres

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 28, 2013

Tears in the building. Players on both benches tapped their sticks during the tribute. #ThankYouLindy #Sabres

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 28, 2013

Very nice tribute to Lindy Ruff by the Sabres. Couldn't hear any of the sound because the standing ovation drowned it out.

— John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) October 28, 2013

Standing ovation for Lindy Ruff … Definitely deserved !! Nice to see him back in Buffalo !! #wemissLindy @BuffaloSabres

— GoodBrotherMike (@FigHNTR24_7) October 28, 2013

Just got goose bumps during that standing ovation to Lindy Ruff. Great game to be at! @BradTheBarrel

— Larissa (@Lbach91) October 28, 2013

They had a Lindy Ruff tribute of a bunch of videos of him coaching and playing. And after they showed my mom holding up her Ruff jersey ❤️

— Emma (@_emma_win) October 28, 2013

https://twitter.com/JPSabre/status/394974448107126784

https://twitter.com/ginasabres/status/394961023507386368

On my 3 laps around the arena I saw a Moulson taped over Vanek 07-08 alternate jersey, and I saw a Vanek Tshirt which was changed to Vanish

— ʍouʞ ʇ,usǝop ʎqɐʍɥɔs ⭕️ (@43jt_) October 29, 2013

GOALLLLLL!!!!! @MMoulson falling down, and that's his SECOND of the night! Buffalo within 1. #WhatADebut #Sabres

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 29, 2013

what idiot traded moulson and 2 high picks for one player… says the idiot who left him on the bench #fantasywoes

— Robbie McLellan (@mr_mclellan10) October 29, 2013

https://twitter.com/HunterSkoczylas/status/394986220696371202

https://twitter.com/captainvantrapp/status/394986461617201152

Moulson is defiantly making a point tonight

— Miss Hockey (@ThatHockeyGirl3) October 29, 2013

Moulson has this team on his back

— jackson smith (@jtsmit7) October 29, 2013

#Isles Moulson dealt with doubt throughout his success on LI. Has seemed to thrive on proving people wrong. Hope he does in Buffalo

— Katie Strang (@KatieJStrang) October 29, 2013

New #Sabres LW Matt Moulson this a.m. saying he'll do what he always does: "be around the net as usual. I don't venture too far from there."

— Kevin Oklobzija (@kevinoROC1) October 29, 2013

https://twitter.com/alfredossauce/status/394993965721989120

SOMEONE COVER MOULSON

— Casey (@StarStruck014) October 29, 2013

While John Tavares no doubt helped Matt Moulson score, the newest Sabre certainly has some skills.

— John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) October 29, 2013

https://twitter.com/Dave_Stubbs/status/395001191299424256

i like Moulson a lot already. maybe there is hope….maybe.

— comrade rave nugget (@itsKBbitch) October 29, 2013

Stars beat Sabres, 4-3 in Lindy Ruff's return to Buffalo. First regular season win in Buffalo for the Stars since 1997.

— Mark Stepneski (@StarsInsideEdge) October 29, 2013

Well…speaking positively, this was by far the best #Sabres game of the year. Moulson, Hodgson, and Ennis played great together.

— Meg Grogan (@Megan_Colleen_) October 29, 2013

"Not going to lie. That was probably the most nervous I've been for a game since my 1st NHL game." –@MMoulson, says 1st goal helped #Sabres

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 29, 2013

"I thought Matt did a great job coming in, a lot of pressure, and he delivered." -Miller on Moulson #Sabres

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 29, 2013

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