'Twice the Sabres hit the post in the shootout – Victor Olofsson sent it to a third round with his goal on Vitek Vanecek – and the result doesn’t spoil the fact this was the club’s most complete game in weeks. Buffalo had only eight shots on goal in the third period and overtime, but it also wore down the Capitals with a simple offensive approach and limited Washington’s … [Read more...] about Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen delivers 40 saves in Sabres’ shootout loss
Archives for December 12, 2021
NHL admits it was wrong to overturn Victor Olofsson's tying goal for the Sabres
'In a statement, NHL Senior Executive Vice President Colin Campbell said the call on the ice that Olofsson scored with 56.2 seconds remaining in regulation should have stood. The Sabres made one final push after the goal was overturned, but they were unable to break through in a 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about NHL admits it was wrong to overturn Victor Olofsson’s tying goal for the Sabres
Inside the NHL: Memories of going to a Sabres game for the first time 50 years ago
'I have no idea how my father got a hold of a couple of tickets – remember they were impossible to get back then – and they were corner Reds. I don't remember the section and I don't have the ticket stub (a lifelong source of disappointment), but they were at the far end from where the teams and Zamboni entered the ice.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Memories of going to a Sabres game for the first time 50 years ago
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making strong case to stick with Sabres
'“But he won’t come out of a development phase, he’s 22,” Granato said. “So I say that with a smile because the ceiling … is really high, it’s not even close to it. But to see performances like tonight and the last couple nights is great. The control, the confidence, he’s in the moment, he’s reading shooters.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making strong case to stick with Sabres
NHL admits Sabres’ late goal against Rangers should’ve counted
'“It’s hard for me to comment on it,” he said. “You guys asked me about it after the game, and I’m going to tell you my approach to it is you can’t play the ‘poor me’ card. You just can’t. So whatever happens in a game, you have to move on, and we moved on immediately."' … [Read more...] about NHL admits Sabres’ late goal against Rangers should’ve counted
Sunday's Washington Coverage
T.J. Oshie scores shootout winner for Capitals after Martin Fehervary gets equalizer in Buffalo (Washington Post) Oshie scores shootout winner as Capitals beat Sabres 3-2 (NBC Sports Washington) Martin Fehervary returns to lineup, scores tying goal in third period (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Caps Squeak Past Sabres in Shootout, 3-2 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Oshie, Kuznetsov score in shootout, Caps beat Sabres 3-2
'It was the sixth straight loss for Luukkonen since he won his NHL debut in April. The fifth goalie to play for Buffalo this season, Luukkonen has stopped 90 of 96 shots he’s faced in three starts since being called up from the minors.' … [Read more...] about Oshie, Kuznetsov score in shootout, Caps beat Sabres 3-2
NHL admits it made wrong call in disallowing Sabres’ goal
'In a statement released by the league on Saturday, senior executive VP Colin Campbell said Victor Olofsson’s goal scored with 57 seconds remaining Friday night should have stood because video replays could not “definitively determine” whether the Sabres were offside entering the zone.' … [Read more...] about NHL admits it made wrong call in disallowing Sabres’ goal
The NHL made a mistake, but at least they owned up to it
'The problem is, somebody forgot to tell the league they need conclusive evidence to justify a different call on the play. There was no conclusive evidence, though. The league failed to follow its usual process, the Sabres lost a 2-1 game that should’ve went to overtime, and the video showed there was no offside that disallowed Olofsson’s goal. It was a debacle.' … [Read more...] about The NHL made a mistake, but at least they owned up to it
Washington outlasts Sabres for shootout victory over Buffalo
'Buffalo's first lead of the night is courtesy of Will Butcher. The defenseman stepped up into the offensive end and received a Rasmus Asplund pass in the slot. The defenseman stepped in front of Dylan Cozens for his first goal of the year. Asplund and Kyle Okposo assisted on the goal that made it 2-1 Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Washington outlasts Sabres for shootout victory over Buffalo
Opinion: The Sabres waste more great goaltending from Luukkonen
'The Sabres had really played well until the third period. Both teams had played Friday night, but the Sabres were the only team out of gas in the third period. Buffalo's decisions with the puck were all of a sudden complicated and Washington ripped 17 shots at Luukkonen to only six for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres waste more great goaltending from Luukkonen
Three Observations: Sabres fall to Capitals 3-2 in shootout
'If you're a glass half full person, I have good news: this year's Sabres don't fold like a chair when they give up their first goal against. If you're a glass half empty person, here's the bad news: Buffalo has shown a propensity for giving up the first tally really, really quickly.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres fall to Capitals 3-2 in shootout
Sabres' Dahlin, Oksposo, Thompson on 2022 NHL All-Star ballot
'Okposo leads the team in scoring with six goals and 12 assists, while Thompson leads the team in goals with ten.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin, Oksposo, Thompson on 2022 NHL All-Star ballot
Sabres fall to Capitals in shootout, 3-2
'The Sabres fell behind early in the shootouts when Daniel Sprong scored the first goal. Buffalo then missed their first two shots from Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens. Victor Olofsson scored on their third and final shot to even it up at one. TJ Oshie responded with the game-winning goal, and the Sabres fell 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Capitals in shootout, 3-2
NHL releases statement on Sabres-Rangers finish
'“The original call on the ice, ‘good goal,’ should have stood because video replay could not definitively determine that the stick of Buffalo Player Victor Olofsson touched the puck before Rasmus Dahlin tagged up. In instances when video replay cannot definitively determine a play, League policy is to stay with the original call on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about NHL releases statement on Sabres-Rangers finish