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Archives for February 12, 2023

Observations: Sabres melt down in 7-2 loss to Flames as WNYer Dennis Gilbert gets game-winning goal

'The Sabres gave up four goals in the second period, with three of them coming in the early going in a span of 1 minute, 47 seconds. The tiebreaking goal came from Calgary defenseman and St. Joe's product Dennis Gilbert, who blasted a slapshot from the left wing through Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen at 4:04 for the second goal of his NHL career and first as a Flame.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres melt down in 7-2 loss to Flames as WNYer Dennis Gilbert gets game-winning goal

Buffalo News |

Inside the NHL: The remaining schedules tell a tall tale for Sabres' playoff push

'Entering Sunday's play, the Sabres have 31 games left. There are 17 on the road and 17 remaining against teams in a playoff position at the start of Saturday. Buffalo, Washington and the New York Islanders all still have their California trip to play, with the Sabres opening theirs Monday in Los Angeles. Pittsburgh is on its sojourn now, wrapping it up Tuesday in San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: The remaining schedules tell a tall tale for Sabres’ playoff push

Buffalo News |

Sabres start fast before Flames roar back: ‘Punched us in the face’

'“They came out and just punched us in the face,” captain Kyle Okposo said following the Sabres’ ugly 7-2 loss at KeyBank Center. “They just played better than us. I didn’t think we played great in the first, just a little bit rusty, but maybe a bit of a false sense of security being up two goals after the first period. … We just got pounded in the second period.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast before Flames roar back: ‘Punched us in the face’

Olean Times Herald |

Sunday's Calgary Coverage

Jakob Pelletier scores his first career NHL goal in Flames rout of Sabres (Calgary Sun) Breakthrough by Pelletier vs. Sabres could prove monumental for Flames (Sportsnet) Can the Calgary Flames find consistency for a playoff push? (The Hockey News) A day to remember (CalgaryFlames.com) Say what - 'Everyone's excited for him' (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo gallery - Flames @ … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Calgary Coverage

SabreSpace.com |

Second and third period collapse dooms Sabres in 7-2 loss to Calgary

'Fresh off the All-Star break Tage Thompson wasted no time showing that he was more than healthy enough to be on the ice this afternoon. His 35th goal of the season put Buffalo put ahead 1-0. Which was followed up by Casey Mittelstadt's 8th goal of the season a few minutes later that gave the Sabres a 2-0 lead at the end of the first.' … [Read more...] about Second and third period collapse dooms Sabres in 7-2 loss to Calgary

WKBW-TV |

Buffalonian Dennis Gilbert scores back home, Flames singe Sabres in return from break

'“I had like 100 people here, so I obviously wanted to play well,” said Gilbert, who received a loud ovation from family and friends when he walked out into the stands after the game. “But the win was the most important thing. I will say it was nice hearing a couple boos at some points during the game because they were getting rattled at how we were playing.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalonian Dennis Gilbert scores back home, Flames singe Sabres in return from break

WIVB-TV |

Pelletier scores 1st NHL goal, sparks Flames to win against Sabres

'"They came out and just punched us in the face," Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. "They just played better than us. I didn't think we played great in the first, just a little bit rusty, but maybe a bit of a false sense of security being up two goals after the first period. Probably should've talked about it a little bit more after the first and try to get to our game. We just … [Read more...] about Pelletier scores 1st NHL goal, sparks Flames to win against Sabres

NHL.com |