'The second period was one of the Sabres’ worst 20-minute stretches since a 6-1 loss to Edmonton on March 17. They were outshot 22-8 and allowed three goals as the Panthers roared back from the early deficit to take a 3-1 lead into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner deliver, but Sabres’ point streak ends
Archives for April 4, 2022
Mike Harrington: Learning curve remains high when Sabres meet Florida
'At least during the regular season of 2021-22, the Panthers have become a litmus test of how far the Sabres have to go in the Atlantic Division. We'll see if that carries over to the playoffs, where the experience and guile of two-time defending champion Tampa Bay and Boston have taken those teams much farther than the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Learning curve remains high when Sabres meet Florida
Sabres can’t generate enough energy, lose to Panthers: ‘Didn’t have … jump’
'“Entirety of the game, we just couldn’t get the emotional energy,” Granato said after a 5-3 setback to the Florida Panthers ended the Sabres’ eight-game point streak. “It was low. I give our guys some credit for trying to find it and fight, but we just didn’t have that jump, that zip that we have.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t generate enough energy, lose to Panthers: ‘Didn’t have … jump’
Monday's Florida Coverage
Panthers are first in the NHL to clinch a playoff spot, but ‘have eyes on bigger prizes’ (Miami Herald) Panthers ride potent offense to clinch playoff berth (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers set wins record, punch ticket to playoffs (FloridaPanthers.com) Florida Panthers Clinch Berth in 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage
Panthers beat Sabres 5-3 to clinch playoff berth
'“The entirety of the game, we just couldn’t get the emotional energy,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I give our guys credit for trying to find it and fight. But we just didn’t have that jump, that zip, that we have when we’re fresh.”' … [Read more...] about Panthers beat Sabres 5-3 to clinch playoff berth
Young Yukon hockey player thrilled to meet idol and fellow Yukoner Dylan Cozens
'She described the meeting as "very exciting" but found herself speechless when she came face to face with Cozens. But not a lot needed to be said as he signed her jersey, hat and even shoes. The two also took a photo together.' … [Read more...] about Young Yukon hockey player thrilled to meet idol and fellow Yukoner Dylan Cozens
Sabres fall to Panthers; point streak ends at eight games
'Despite falling behind 4-1 early to the Florida Panthers in the third period, Buffalo stayed in the fight with a pair of power play goals to cut the deficit to 4-3. However, penalty trouble late got the best of the Sabres, as Florida added a power play tally of their own to down Buffalo, 5-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Panthers; point streak ends at eight games
Opinion: Sabres gave real good effort against Florida, come up just short
'Sunday was not from a lack of effort. They simply lost to a better team and its the level of games like these that Kevyn Adams has to get the Sabres to through trades and the development of their good young stable of prospects.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres gave real good effort against Florida, come up just short
Opinion: RJ's calls will always be a part of us
'That’s what RJ already was, and forever will be. A personal favorite. A professional legend.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: RJ’s calls will always be a part of us
Buffalo Sabres' point streak ends with 5-3 loss to Florida
'An early lead that the Sabres took into the first intermission completely vanished in the second period. Florida exploded for four unanswered goals, including two from Anthony Duclair. But like they had in games past, Buffalo found an answer.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ point streak ends with 5-3 loss to Florida
Sabres’ comeback falls short, Buffalo falls to Florida 5-3
'“There’s a reason why they are averaging more than four goals a game,” forward Kyle Okposo said. “Best offensive team in the league and they have good players over there, they’ve got, you just have to give them an inch and they will take it so we just got a little loose there in the second and they took advantage.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short, Buffalo falls to Florida 5-3
Sabres' 8-game point streak ends with home loss vs. Panthers
'In their last two second periods at KeyBank Center, the Panthers outscored the Sabres 7-0 and outshot them 42-15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 8-game point streak ends with home loss vs. Panthers
Panthers become first to clinch playoff berth with win against Sabres
'"I thought we had a good first and then the second, they've got a real skilled team, the margin for error is really, really small," Skinner said. "Pretty much zero. Just a couple miscues. Obviously, 'Ticker,' I think he played really well for us, he made some big saves. But yeah, one or two mistakes against them, they make you pay. That's the type of team they have. That's … [Read more...] about Panthers become first to clinch playoff berth with win against Sabres
Sabres' point streak ends at 8 as comeback falls short vs. Panthers
'The comeback was snuffed out by a pair of penalties - tripping against Thompson and hooking against Mattias Samuelsson - which kept the Sabres shorthanded for the final 2:57 and set the table for a 5-on-3 goal by Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ point streak ends at 8 as comeback falls short vs. Panthers
At The Final Horn | Sabres unable to complete rally against Panthers
'Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson scored for Buffalo. Dustin Tokarski stopped 35 shots.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres unable to complete rally against Panthers