'“I just found the open spot in the slot and stayed there,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Henri Jokiharju’s first career game-winning goal lifts Sabres over Minnesota
Archives for February 18, 2024
Inside the NHL: Fans have noticed Sabres' lack of postgame salutes
'“Look, we love our fans because when this place gets going, it seriously gets going,” the player said. “And I get all the frustration of how many years it’s been. But most guys in here haven’t been here very long. Kevyn (General Manager Kevyn Adams) hasn’t been. Donny hasn’t been. You can’t put all that on them.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Fans have noticed Sabres’ lack of postgame salutes
Sunday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild cough up tying goal late, lose 3-2 in overtime to Sabres (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild squander a late lead, but still gain ground in West (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) An auspicious Wild debut for rookie defenseman Declan Chisholm (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Minnesota Coverage
Cozens ties it late, Jokiharju scores in OT to lift Sabres past Wild, 3-2
'“He’s got some real good offensive instincts. You see it in practice, you see the shot that he took, the quick release, perfectly placed,” Granato said. “Usually 5-on-5 through the regular 60 minutes of a game, (Jokiharju) is very responsible and focused so much on defense that you don’t get to see his offensive touch.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens ties it late, Jokiharju scores in OT to lift Sabres past Wild, 3-2
Sabres tie game late, shock Wild in overtime
'The Buffalo Sabres swept their season series over the Minnesota Wild with yet another 3-2 victory. This one, however, came with some spice. Inside Xcel Energy Center, the blue and gold needed a tying goal with seconds left in regulation before the team completed the comeback in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tie game late, shock Wild in overtime
The Sabres come from behind late to win their third in a row on the road
'This was one of those games where Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had to stand on his head and the rest had to find a way to win. Luukkonen made 30 saves to get the win.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres come from behind late to win their third in a row on the road
Jokiharju, Sabres rally for OT win against Wild
'“Credit to our guys to fight through there,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Kept it simple. … Good finish, good effort, and I loved the way it happened. We had a lot of guys who didn’t look like themselves. I don’t think [they] felt like themselves, but [we] had to find a way to grind it out under a lot of adversity late."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju, Sabres rally for OT win against Wild
Jokiharju's overtime goal caps Sabres' comeback win over Wild
'Both players ended up making their mark in their return to Minnesota as Mittelstadt scored the game’s first goal and Greenway assisted on the game-tying goal with 36.6 seconds remaining before Henri Jokiharju tallied the overtime winner in the Sabres’ 3-2 victory over the Wild on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju’s overtime goal caps Sabres’ comeback win over Wild