‘“In games you’ve got to recognize there are moments where there are some pretty big swings and you have to find a way to come out on the right side of some of those big moments and I think for us tonight we didn’t do a great job obviously,” forward Jeff Skinner said. “We definitely had opportunities, we just didn’t seem to be able to sustain any type of momentum.”’
Archives for November 2021
Kraken defeat Sabres for fourth win in five games
‘Jeff Skinner scored twice, Brett Murray had a goal and an assist, and Kyle Okposo had two assists for the Sabres (8-11-3). Dustin Tokarski made 25 saves.’
Sabres unable to overcome early shorthanded goals in loss to Kraken
‘”We didn’t have a sense of urgency at the start with respect to details,” Granato said. “That was obvious. We allowed too much, too easy and then fought, obviously, the rest of the way as a result.”‘
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Kraken on Hockey Fights Cancer Night
‘But the Kraken poured it on with two goals each from Jared McCann and Mason Appleton as well as markers from Carson Soucy, Brandon Tanev and Jaden Schwartz.’
Tuch skates with Sabres, ‘making a footprint’ during recovery
‘Tuch, who is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, is still a few weeks away from making his season debut, coach Don Granato said. But the anticipation is mounting.’
As Seattle hits town, Hall of Famer and Kraken scout Cammi Granato reflects on brother Don
‘”I just wanted it to be competitive. We didn’t really ask each other about it,” Cammi Granato said by phone. “Of course, we want our teams to win, but it goes deeper than that, right? I root for Don and my family. That’s just the way we are. It was competitive fun. I’ve never been in a position exactly like that.”‘
Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski bounces back with two strong outings
‘“He was sharp and confident,” Granato said of Tokarski. “The saves, I think the two goals against were the only times he didn’t look very comfortable. I don’t think his confidence, I don’t question that at all at any point. But every time he was comfortable in posture he was in front of the puck and stood tall and it was great to see.’
Sabres sign Mark Jankowski; Arttu Ruotsalainen sent to Amerks
‘Jankowski, the 21st overall pick by the Calgary Flames in 2012, has compiled five goals and 12 points in 13 games with the Amerks this season. He spent all of last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, recording four goals and 11 points in 45 contests.’
Monday’s Seattle Coverage
Kraken visit the Sabres after Eberle’s 2-goal game (AP)
3 Game Essentials | Kraken at Sabres | Nov. 29 (SeattleKrakenHockey.com)
Sabres sign center Mark Jankowski from Rochester
‘Ruotsalainen has struggled this season with the Sabres, scoring only two goals and two assists for four points in 16 games.’