Few random thoughts:
Goaltending ... once again, competent trumps shaky, with Carolina on the plus side. This is starting to be a trend. Even when Mrazek and Mac aren't great, they're decent and that's all we really need to at least have a chance. Mac was no better than average last night, but it was more than good enough.
Special teams ... barf. I have nothing to add other than continued puzzlement that Brindy doesn't start getting Dougie out with the 1st unit more. What the living heck could it hurt? Oh, and that first PK was a freaking embarrassment. A lost draw and a quick shot CANNOT immediately result in three unchecked guys surrounding your crease without some serious awfulness. Get it together, boys.
Buffaloons ... I'm THIS close to putting Buffalo back on my personal don't show list. One more night like last night and they'll be there. Surrounded by drunken, boorish idiots trying their best to pick fights is NOT how I generally prefer to spend my Friday nights.
Skinner ... whatever. You knew he was going to score. I'm just glad it wasn't the hat trick so many of you predicted. I hope he scores 50, and I hope somebody around here finally asks that gasbag Waddell how he sleeps at night having traded that guy for Cliff Freaking Pu.