Buffalo visits Florida after Thompson’s hat trick (AP) Preview: Duclair set to make season debut as Panthers host Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
Archives for February 24, 2023
Observations: In OT thriller, Sabres get the final answer over Lightning on Ilya Lyubushkin's goal
'"I just see a straight line (of open ice). Just go as fast as possible," said a smiling Lybushkin. "I had a little bit of time but not a lot and I just tried to shoot the puck. I feel nice for my team. It's more important than for me. We try to push for the playoffs right now and it's so important for us."' … [Read more...] about Observations: In OT thriller, Sabres get the final answer over Lightning on Ilya Lyubushkin’s goal
Sabres notes: Don Granato sensed Ilya Lyubushkin would score OT goal
'“It was weird in the sense that you just felt he was going to score,” Granato told reporters in Tampa Bay after Lyubushkin’s goal gave the Sabres a thrilling 6-5 victory. “This is too good to be true.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato sensed Ilya Lyubushkin would score OT goal
Friday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres leave Lightning stunned in overtime (Tampa Bay Times) Recap: Sabres 6, Lightning 5 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 6, Lightning 5 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Lyubushkin scores in overtime as Sabres top Lightning 6-5
'“It feels nice for my team, that’s more important than me, we’re trying to push for the playoffs right now,” Lyubushkin said. “It’s important for us game by game. If you want to make the playoffs, everyone is important. The goalie made a lot of saves. Everyone made a difference.”' … [Read more...] about Lyubushkin scores in overtime as Sabres top Lightning 6-5
Lyubushkin, Sabres stun Lightning in overtime
'Sabres head coach Don Granato sent out Girgensons, Mattias Samuelsson and Ilya Lyubushkin to start the overtime penalty kill, and less than two minutes into the extra frame the unlikeliest of sources stepped up to the plate for the blue and gold.' … [Read more...] about Lyubushkin, Sabres stun Lightning in overtime
Opinion: Sabres turn things around, get huge overtime win in Tampa Bay
'It was a very up and down game for Eric Comrie who allowed five goals on 41 shots, but picked up his third consecutive victory after making four huge power play saves on superstars Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov to preserve the victory.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres turn things around, get huge overtime win in Tampa Bay
Lyubushkin saves his 1st goal for the OT win against Tampa, 6-5
'It wasn't all glitz and glamour, Buffalo reverted back to their old ways allowing Tampa to gain momentum after creating a two-cushion lead heading into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Lyubushkin saves his 1st goal for the OT win against Tampa, 6-5
Rising Sabres star Dylan Cozens and the city of Buffalo blend together for perfect fit
'"That next generation of players coming into our organization. Some who are here now, and the youngest guys in our lineup, all look up to Dylan," Granato added.' … [Read more...] about Rising Sabres star Dylan Cozens and the city of Buffalo blend together for perfect fit
Sabres recover, defeat Lightning on short-handed OT goal
'"I just saw a straight line and wanted to go as fast as possible," Lyubushkin said. "I saw I had a little bit of time, not a lot, and I just tried to shoot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recover, defeat Lightning on short-handed OT goal
Postgame Report | Lyubushkin becomes unlikely hero in 6-5 overtime win
'But make no mistake: This was the Ilya Lyubushkin game. The hardnosed, defensive defenseman scored his first goal as a member of the Sabres on a shorthanded breakaway 1:41 into overtime, providing the final twist in a back-and-forth win against an opponent that had only lost one home game since December 6.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Lyubushkin becomes unlikely hero in 6-5 overtime win
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Performance in World Juniors gave Jiri Kulich a great foundation to build on (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage