'“It’s a tough break,” Okposo said. “We played a pretty good game. We had our chances. It was a tough outcome.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders come from behind to beat Sabres 3-2 in OT
Archives for December 2017
Bailey, Barzal rally Islanders past Sabres
'"Thought we outplayed them for the most part," Girgensons said. "But unlucky there at the end."' … [Read more...] about Bailey, Barzal rally Islanders past Sabres
Robin Lehner says officials robbed Sabres in loss: 'Everything is predetermined against us'
'"I know Toronto already made up their mind it was a goal before they shot the puck. It's just how it works in this League," Lehner said after the Sabres' (9-20-8) 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders (20-13-4). "Everything is predetermined against us. It's not to be sulking or anything. We're not where we want to be or anything like that. It's just how it is. The Islanders are … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner says officials robbed Sabres in loss: ‘Everything is predetermined against us’
Sabres lose 3-2 in OT to Islanders
'Josh Bailey tied the game at 2-2 with just over a minute to go in regulation, despite Lehner's best efforts. The goaltender sprawled across his crease to try and stop Bailey's chance from the side of the net. The referee closest to the net did not signal a goal, but after another thirty seconds of game play the play was stopped after the war room in Toronto wanted to look at … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 3-2 in OT to Islanders
From the locker room: Sabres-Islanders
'On the goal being counted for the Islanders: "I know Toronto already made up their mind it was a goal before they shot the puck. It's just how it works in this league, I've seen a lot of saves like that that's just on the edge, that's kind of to determine and they're so in a hurry to...blow it [dead] in the middle of the play, you know, it's just kind of unheard of. I guess … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Islanders
5 Observations: Sabres squander late lead, fall to Islanders 3-2 in OT
'Kelvin Benjamin probably thought Robin Lehner made an unbelievable save. Surprise surprise, that wasn't the case. To be clear, I totally think Josh Bailey's shot crossed the line, especially after the broadcast showed this view.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres squander late lead, fall to Islanders 3-2 in OT
Islanders rally to steal OT win over the Sabres
'Lehner stopped 22 of the 25 shots he faced. Of the three goal he allowed, it was Matthew Barzal’s tally 1:08 in overtime that handed the Sabres their eighth overtime loss of the season, which is tied for the league lead.' … [Read more...] about Islanders rally to steal OT win over the Sabres
Islanders defeat Sabres in overtime after tying goal reviewed
'"It's a tough break. I thought we played a pretty good hockey game," Okposo said. "With the exception of the first six, seven minutes of the game, I thought we outplayed them. We had our chances. We just played a pretty simple game and moved our feet. It's a tough outcome."' … [Read more...] about Islanders defeat Sabres in overtime after tying goal reviewed
Overturned call leads to OT loss in New York
'"It's just small margins," Lehner said. "We're one minute away from winning 2-1 and we lose 3-2. I felt like I had a really good game and I blew it on the last goal there. I kind of got caught and it's just something I want back. At the end of the day, it's a loss and it sucks. It is what it is."' … [Read more...] about Overturned call leads to OT loss in New York
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall short of fifth straight win in 3-1 loss to Laval (Amerks.com) Chris Terry brings again and leaves Laval towards a 3-1 gain on Americans (RocketLaval.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres owner Terry Pegula: 'Pretty obvious our team in the NHL needs some goal-scoring'
'"I want to see how they perform. It's pretty obvious our team in the NHL needs some goal-scoring," Pegula said. "So it'd be nice to see these guys fill the net a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Terry Pegula: ‘Pretty obvious our team in the NHL needs some goal-scoring’
Wednesday's New York Coverage
Islanders look to retain momentum vs. Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Tonight's game: Islanders vs. Sabres, 7 p.m. (SportsNet New York) Sabres at Islanders preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Ullmark earns AHL Player of the Week honors (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Book gives former Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk new purpose
'“I’ll tell ya, I thought my purpose in life was to be an NHL hockey player, because that’s all I dreamed of, all I worked for, and I coached in the NHL, and I did both,” Malarchuk told the Times Herald by phone earlier this month. “But I realized that’s not my purpose; my purpose is what I’m doing now.”' … [Read more...] about Book gives former Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk new purpose
In his own words: Kane on giving back for the holidays
'I was able to meet all 50 children throughout the night. There was a small group from Hasek's Heroes, which is a program founded by former Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek that provides hockey equipment and ice time for children of low-income families. The rest of the kids were from King Center Charter School in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Kane on giving back for the holidays