'"It happens fast in the game. But, for sure, to me it looks like a kicking motion," Luukkonen said. "But in the end, I can't say without the replay and all that. It looked like it shouldn't be a goal but in the end the ref makes the call and we have to trust it's the right one. It just kind of (stinks) that it was the winning goal."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fall to Islanders on controversial goal in third period
Archives for March 8, 2023
Prospect Devon Levi enjoying season of growth, excited about Sabres’ future
'“These lessons that I’ve learned this year have been different lessons than I learned last year,” Levi said last month. “It’s been an amazing year so far. The ups and the downs is what makes it so fun."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Devon Levi enjoying season of growth, excited about Sabres’ future
Wednesday's New York Coverage
Islanders improve playoff hopes with key win over Sabres (New York Post) Islanders’ Josh Bailey comes up big despite diminished role (New York Post) Islanders rally to beat Sabres in another must-win game (Newsday) Josh Bailey thriving on Islanders' third and fourth lines (Newsday) Rapid Recap: Islanders 3, Sabres 2 (NewYorkIslanders.com) 3 Takeaways: Bailey, Cizikas and … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage
Bailey, Fasching lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Sabres
'“We knew it was going to be a tough game, second night of a back to back,” Okposo said. “I think fatigue set in a little bit in the second, just kind of mental fatigue. We just started to make some mistakes. ... We had chances to win the game and tie the game back up and just didn’t capitalize.”' … [Read more...] about Bailey, Fasching lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Sabres
Islanders beat Sabres by shin of their teeth
'Fasching was alongside the Buffalo net when the puck hit his left shin and went into the goal. Officials on the ice immediately ruled the play no goal, but after an extensive review, the call was overturned and the Islanders were awarded a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Islanders beat Sabres by shin of their teeth
Opinion: Controversial goal helps Islanders past Sabres
'At the end of the day, whether the goal counted or not, the Sabres didn’t deserve to win this huge game in the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Controversial goal helps Islanders past Sabres
Granato wants Sabres to stick to speed, quickness down upcoming stretch
'“You want to make certain that you are not so consumed by the single player that your five-man system is in place to defend against top players,” said Granato during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy White Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato wants Sabres to stick to speed, quickness down upcoming stretch
Islanders score twice in 3rd period for win against Sabres
'"We knew how big of a game it was," said Okposo, the Sabres captain. "I just think fatigue set in a little bit in the second [period], just kind of mental fatigue, and we just started to make some mistakes. But we battled hard. We had chances to win the game and tie the game back up and capitalize."' … [Read more...] about Islanders score twice in 3rd period for win against Sabres
Postgame Report | Luukkonen stops 36 shots in loss to Islanders
'"For sure, to me it looked like a kicking motion but in the end, I can't say without the replay and all that," Luukkonen said afterward.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Luukkonen stops 36 shots in loss to Islanders
Sabres recall Pilut from Amerks
'Buffalo was without defensemen Mattias Samuelsson and Riley Stillman for its 3-2 loss to Edmonton on Monday. Both are considered day to day with upper-body injuries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut from Amerks
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
March is truly the month of madness for Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage