'"The group likes it," coach Don Granato said of Power's push up the ice. "They are curious to see how effective Owen can be as well as anybody else. There's a little bit of fan in each guy in that locker room. As they get excited, and they get to know him and they see what a good person he is, it just adds to it. So it's a lot of fun."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Owen Power gets his first NHL goal as Sabres bedevil New Jersey
Archives for April 22, 2022
Friday's New Jersey Coverage
Sabres Claim Victory v. Devils in Dueling Rookie Firsts | Game story (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage
Okposo, Tuch score short-handed goals, Sabres beat Devils
'Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Jeff Skinner also scored, and 40-year-old Craig Anderson had 29 saves for the Sabres in this matchup of teams eliminated from playoff contention.' … [Read more...] about Okposo, Tuch score short-handed goals, Sabres beat Devils
The Sabres have a hidden gem in Josh Bloom
'But when you nail a pick outside of the second round, it has to feel good, because the talent level typically sees a solid drop off after the first half of the opening round. Drafting a top prospect is easy. Finding value later in the draft is what truly makes scouts earn their paycheck.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have a hidden gem in Josh Bloom
Power, penalty kill shine in New Jersey
'Visiting the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center, the blue and gold put up five goals, including a pair of shorthanded tallies, and another from a touted first overall pick in a 5-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Power, penalty kill shine in New Jersey
Opinion: Power's first NHL goal helps power Sabres to victory
'Skinner was so happy for the 19-year-old, he jumped up to his skates and got the puck for the rookie defenseman. Power scored his first goal in the NHL, against the Devils, in just his fifth NHL game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Power’s first NHL goal helps power Sabres to victory
Owen Power scores first NHL goal as Sabres top Devils 5-2
'Power, who has played just five games in the NHL, converted on a partial breakaway thanks to a pass from Jeff Skinner. Along with his goal, Power tallied 22:21 of ice time, the third-most on the team.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power scores first NHL goal as Sabres top Devils 5-2
Sabres rookie Owen Power scores first career NHL goal
'With 11:27 left in the third period, Tage Thompson fed a pass-up ice to Jeff Skinner and as he’s falling down, got it to Power who went five-hole on Devils’ goalie Andrew Hammond.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power scores first career NHL goal
Power scores first NHL goal, Sabres defeat Devils
'"It's great," Buffalo forward Kyle Okposo said. "He's such a talent and you could tell that he wanted it. The last few games, he's up in the play all the time, he's always around the net and making great plays, so it was just a matter of time before he was going to get it. Great place to do it."' … [Read more...] about Power scores first NHL goal, Sabres defeat Devils
'That's how I play' | Power scores 1st NHL goal in win over Devils
'"I wouldn't say I was pressing to get my first goal," Power said. "I think that's just how I play."' … [Read more...] about ‘That’s how I play’ | Power scores 1st NHL goal in win over Devils
At The Final Horn | Power scores first NHL goal in road win over Devils
'Kyle Okposo, Alex Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin and Jeff Skinner also scored. Okposo and Tuch's goals came on the same penalty kill during the first period.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Power scores first NHL goal in road win over Devils
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres coach Don Granato says Amerks' playoff push is good for development (Buffalo News) After rough stretch, Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen thriving (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage