‘As short-handed goal after short-handed goal appeared on the scoreboard Saturday, the Sabres put together a lowlight reel on how not to play with the man-advantage.’
Archives for October 8, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Okposo thankful for Isles’ concern, talks Tavares; Moulson competes for time
‘”I was really touched by the support I received from the organization here, from all the guys, coaching staff, Garth,” Okposo said Saturday in Barclays Center. “It was pretty special to me, and I’m just happy that it’s behind me and I can move on and play hockey with no concerns.”‘
The Wraparound: Islanders 6, Sabres 3
‘The Isles feasted on Buffalo. It was a six-course meal, one the crowd ate up.’
Sabres Prospects Report: Quick start for Brandon Hagel with Red Deer
‘”I knew I would be a top guy here and I had to buy into the Rebel system as soon as I got back,” said Hagel, who is an alternate captain for Red Deer. “I thought I did a good job with that. I stuck to my game and good things will happen if I continue to do that.’
Sunday’s New York Coverage
Tavares scores pair as Islanders rebound to win home opener (New York Post)
Islanders could have perfect complement to John Tavares (New York Post)
Islanders rebound for home-opening win over Sabres (Newsday)
John Tavares keeps giving Islanders everything he has (Newsday)
Kyle Okposo advises John Tavares during final contract year (Newsday)
Islanders’ fans want team to return to Long Island (Newsday)
Tavares’ two goals lift Islanders to first win of the season (SportsNet New York)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
3 Takeaways: Isles 6, Sabres 3 (NewYorkIslanders.com)
Tavares helps Islanders beat Sabres 6-3 in home opener
‘“We obviously don’t put ourselves in a good position to win a hockey game when you give up that many short-handed goals and (in) the succession we gave them up,” Eichel said. “It’s definitely frustrating and it’s something we need to correct.”’
Tavares, Cizikas spark Islanders to rout of Sabres
‘”We were supposed to be the fresh team coming in,” Housley said. “I think that’s the first thing we’ve got to address. A team that’s played back-to-back and then had to travel, we should have been jumping on them.”‘
Sabres comeback falls up short, lose 6-3 to Islanders
‘It was the first time in nearly two decades that two teams combined for four shorthanded goals.’
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
‘”We didn’t come out hungry enough in the third period early enough to, you know, mount that comeback. You know, I thought, you know obviously you can’t be giving up really three shorthanded goals, you know, at any poit of the game, especially within five six minutes.”‘
Shorthanded goals the story in Sabres 6-3 loss to the Islanders
‘Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner gave up four goals in just a little over one period of play and it didn’t get prettier from there.’