'Granato used a coach’s challenge when Cizikas scored the go-ahead goal with 6:20 left in regulation because the Sabres’ staff determined through video review that the Islanders were offside before defneseman Adam Pelech took the shot from the point. The officials disagreed, and while Buffalo made a final push to try to tie it again, another rally fell short because of … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres ‘sped it up’ but comeback fell short on controversial goal
Archives for October 15, 2023
Inside the NHL: A higher standard, some different methods as Don Granato ups the ante on Sabres
'Granato has said multiple times prior to the season that the Sabres have turned to a much greater emphasis on winning than they have in the past, when development and experimentation were at the forefront as they built the new corps of their team. That’s not the case now, with expectations high to break their ugly playoff drought both inside and outside the locker room.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A higher standard, some different methods as Don Granato ups the ante on Sabres
Sunday's New York Coverage
Islanders fend off Sabres for stirring opening-night victory (New York Post) Why Sabres challenged Islanders’ game-winning goal (New York Post) Bo Horvat remains happy with ‘tight-knit’ Islanders after Canucks exit (New York Post) Casey Cizikas' late goal holds up to reviews as Islanders beat Sabres to open campaign (Newsday) Islanders stay cautious with Oliver Wahlstrom, … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Cizikas scores in third period as Islanders beat Sabres 3-2 to win opener
'“We looked a lot more like ourselves, more instances of speed and attack,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Just before they scored that winning goal we hit two goal posts so the game could have gone the other way. We all have our own opinions on the final goal.”' … [Read more...] about Cizikas scores in third period as Islanders beat Sabres 3-2 to win opener
Sabres comeback falls short against Islanders
'With 6:20 to go in regulation, the Islanders found the scoresheet again. A controversial play saw forward Casey Cizikas re-direct a point shot with what was a deflection dangerously close to being a high-stick. The Sabres challenged the play, but instead for offside. The call on the ice stood upon further review.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short against Islanders
A bad start and some missed calls led to another Sabres loss
'I’m not for one second saying the referees lost this game for the Sabres, but some bad mistakes by the refs could’ve changed the score.' … [Read more...] about A bad start and some missed calls led to another Sabres loss
Sabres comeback bid falls short as Islanders hand Buffalo a 3-2 loss
'Trying to not fall too far behind like they did Thursday night, the Sabres were able to get on the scoreboard courtesy a Jordan Greenway goal. Assisted by Zach Benson. Marking the first career NHL points for the young 18-year old. Benson would later tally his second assist with Rasmus Dahlin on Casey Mittelstadt's equalizer early in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback bid falls short as Islanders hand Buffalo a 3-2 loss
Sabres stumble to 0-2 start, losing against Islanders in road opener
'Casey Mittelstadt had a goal and an assist, and rookie Zach Benson tallied two assists to become the youngest Sabre on the scoresheet in 35 years. Devon Levi started in goal again for the Buffalo, making 26 saves in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble to 0-2 start, losing against Islanders in road opener
Nelson, Islanders recover to defeat Sabres in season opener
'“Benson was good. (Jordan) Greenway and Mittlestadt, those three were good,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “They had some chances ... backdoor type stuff that one little inch or two would have been in. I thought the three of them were together, developing chemistry.”' … [Read more...] about Nelson, Islanders recover to defeat Sabres in season opener
Benson tallies first NHL points as Sabres fall to Islanders
'The trio of Casey Mittelstadt, Jordan Greenway, and Zach Benson combined for a pair of goals for the Buffalo Sabres, but a tally late in the third period by the New York Islanders proved to be the difference as the Sabres fell 3-2 at UBS Arena on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Benson tallies first NHL points as Sabres fall to Islanders
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Riley Stillman embracing demotion to Amerks; Sabres prospect Nikita Novikov impressive in debut (Olean Times Herald) Amerks rally in third, top Marlies in overtime (Amerks.com) Toronto Marlies Open 2023-24 Season With Game Against Rochester Americans (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage