'“He’s reading where and when and how shots are coming,” Granato said on a Zoom call following Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. “… When you see a guy playing aggressively in net, confidently, you know he has that feel of it’s a six-man unit out there.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Dustin Tokarski establishes himself as trusted option for Sabres
Archives for October 2021
Sabres recall Brett Murray from Amerks
'The 6-foot-5, 228-pound Murray, 23, played his first two NHL games late last season. He earned a long look from the Sabres during training camp and appeared in line to receive a recall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Brett Murray from Amerks
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Daws, Devils Record Comeback Overtime Victory vs. Buffalo | Game Story (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Pavel Zacha scores in OT to lift Devils past Sabres, 2-1
'“Our goalie was the freshest guy in the game, and he looked like it,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Clearly he had fresh energy, and he did what he should’ve done. He did a hell of a job for us.”' … [Read more...] about Pavel Zacha scores in OT to lift Devils past Sabres, 2-1
Sabres fall to Devils 2-1 in Overtime
'Dustin Tokarski had a stand out sequence in the second period as the Devils nearly tied the game twice on opportunities from in close. Yegor Sharangovich hit a goal post just beyond the halfway mark of the period, and in the pursuit that followed Marian Studenic had an a clear shot that Tokarski was able to stop through desperate acrobatics. The goal horn was even briefly … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils 2-1 in Overtime
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres sputter in OT loss to Devils
'The Sabres clearly looked like a team trying to get to the shootout to give themselves a chance, but Pavel Zacha had other plans. Devils defenseman Damon Severson find an open Zacha on the top left circle. Zacha had time to load up and fire and well-placed wrister on the high glove side of Tokarski, and that would be that.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres sputter in OT loss to Devils
Opinion: The Sabres are improved, but not quite ready for the elite teams yet
'Buffalo could’ve had a lot more Grade-A chances, but they still have the habit of passing when good opportunities are staring them right in the face.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres are improved, but not quite ready for the elite teams yet
Sabres fall short to Devils 2-1 in OT
'Dylan Cozens gave the Sabres an early lead less than four minutes into the game for his first goal of the year. Neither side found the back of the net again until the early third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short to Devils 2-1 in OT
Sabres drop second straight in OT loss to New Jersey
'Fatigue could have played a factor in this one, as the Sabres were fresh off a game Friday night against the Boston Bruins. Head coach Don Granato said he noticed a shift in team energy late in the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop second straight in OT loss to New Jersey
Daws wins NHL debut, helps Devils defeat Sabres in OT
'Dylan Cozens scored his first goal of the season, and Dustin Tokarski made 37 saves for the Sabres (3-1-1) in their first road game. Buffalo lost 4-1 to the Boston Bruins on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Daws wins NHL debut, helps Devils defeat Sabres in OT
Tokarski makes 37 save in OT loss to Devils
'Buffalo seemed primed for another strong performance out of the gate. Dylan Cozens scored on a power play to earn a 1-0 lead 3:19 into the contest, setting the tone for a first period that saw the Sabres outshoot the Devils 13-8.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski makes 37 save in OT loss to Devils
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall in overtime to Devils
'Pavel Zacha scored with 1:51 left in overtime to give the Devils the extra two points. Nico Hischier scored early in the third period to tie things up and then New Jersey controlled play for much of the final 20.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall in overtime to Devils
Sabres recall Murray from Amerks
'Murray recorded one goal in three preseason games this season. He posted 24 points (9+15) in 55 AHL games in 2020-21 to lead the Amerks and made his NHL debut at the end of the year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Murray from Amerks
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks open road swing with 7-3 win in Toronto (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 7-3 To Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage
Buffalo visits New Jersey for conference showdown (AP) Devils and Sabres Face Off for the First Time This Season | Preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage