'At each intermission, the game was tied. A quiet first period was broken wide open by both teams in the second. In less than a two minute span, each team scored two goals. Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin picked up tallies 15 seconds apart. Those were book-ended by Rangers goals to send the game to the third period in a 4-4 tie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 5-4 to Rangers in the final second of regulation
Archives for November 2021
Sabres fall in heartbreaker, give up winning goal to Rangers in final second
'It was an overall back-and-forth game, as neither team gained a clear advantage throughout the contest. One team would score, then the other would match it, and both sides went punch for punch in a game that ended with nine total goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in heartbreaker, give up winning goal to Rangers in final second
Rangers top Sabres on goal with 0.7 seconds left
'"We definitely tightened up in the third period, squeezed our stick a little more," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "But I didn't feel we were bad. Again, I guess the word I keep using is hesitation. We need to be assertive. When we struggled in the third, we hesitated, maybe took a step back. … These situations that's happened to us in the last few days, when you're not … [Read more...] about Rangers top Sabres on goal with 0.7 seconds left
Sabres fall to Rangers on last-second goal
'"We just have to make sure this doesn't take away from progress and make us hesitate," Granato said afterward. "These situations that happened to us in the last few days, when you're not getting what you want, you tend to be more hesitant, and we can't have that happen."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Rangers on last-second goal
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Rangers with 0.4 seconds left
'The teams combined for four goals on four consecutive shots in a span of 1:22 in the second period, marking the fastest four goals in a game since March 21, 2017.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Rangers with 0.4 seconds left
Sabres Q&A: Kyle Okposo on leadership, off-ice culture, making Buffalo home
'It’s been great. We’ve met so many people around the community. We went out to dinner the other night and saw eight people I know. It’s home now and has been for me and my family. It is a small town (laughs). I feel like you’re one degree of separation from everybody. It’s fun that way. … Everything has been just awesome for my family and I. I can’t say enough good things … [Read more...] about Sabres Q&A: Kyle Okposo on leadership, off-ice culture, making Buffalo home
Inside the NHL: Don Granato reaches season's first crisis point. How will he react?
'The big picture is more than you could have reasonably expected at this stage. At 7-7-2, the Sabres entered the weekend just two points out of a playoff spot. Yes, two. And an 82-point pace for the season far exceeds any prediction offered before the season.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Don Granato reaches season’s first crisis point. How will he react?
After slow start, Sabres goalie Aaron Dell beginning to find groove
'The Sabres sorely need Dell to find his game. While Dustin Tokarski has performed splendidly subbing for injured No. 1 goalie Craig Anderson, the Sabres’ schedule is unforgiving because of the Olympic break in February. Tokarski occasionally needs a night off.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Sabres goalie Aaron Dell beginning to find groove
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn scores highlight-reel shootout goal for Amerks
'“He’s sliding to the left and I know I’m going back to the right, so I know he can’t get back across,” Quinn told the Times Herald after the Americans’ 5-4 shootout win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. “So I can pretty much take as much time as I want to put it in. (I) just kind of slowed it down for good measure there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn scores highlight-reel shootout goal for Amerks
Sunday's New York Coverage
New York puts home win streak on the line against Buffalo (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres 11.21.21 (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Sabres ready for stretch of 5 games in 7 days
'"The comforting thing is we know we have a group that wants to play for each other," coach Don Granato said afterward. "And that shows. You see it in practice, see the way they work."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for stretch of 5 games in 7 days
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks comeback falls short in Utica (Amerks.com) Comets continue streak, win 5-3 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres mailbag: Jack Quinn's NHL timeline, possible deadline trades, targets in UFA
'We’re starting to see more consistent signs of what Dahlin can become. So many people want to label Dahlin a bust because of what we’re seeing from Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes. Far different players from totally different backgrounds. Victor Hedman struggled early in his career. We’re seeing growth from Dahlin in how quickly he responds to bad plays, and this is the first time … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Jack Quinn’s NHL timeline, possible deadline trades, targets in UFA
Sabres notebook: Henri Jokiharju nearing return after missing 15 games with injury
'Coach Don Granato told reporters following practice that while Jokiharju looked strong on the ice, he will require more practice time and won’t be in the lineup Sunday in New York against the Rangers. Jokiharju is listed as day to day on the team's injury report and should be an option sometime next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Henri Jokiharju nearing return after missing 15 games with injury
Kyle Okposo feels Sabres will bounce back: ‘I have the utmost confidence’
'“You have maybe one practice day where we stunk and then we have one game where we really stunk,” Okposo said following Friday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “Like, that’s not a norm. I’m not worried at all. We’re going to revert back to what we usually do. I have the utmost confidence in the guys that we’re going to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo feels Sabres will bounce back: ‘I have the utmost confidence’