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First goal UPL was on cloud nine behind the net. Second goal UPL gave us his breakaway special. In both cases he panicked. If he didn't it'd be tied at ZERO. PAY ATTENTION. (what a doosh thing to say)

If the goalie didn't have panic attacks during the game we'd at least tie it for a point. Which would be an improvement.

The excuse: young team learning to play back-to-back games on the road.

My conclusion on UPL is that he suffers from performance anxiety that he masks through concentration except for when the intensity/anxiety level elevates suddenly like during a break-away or the occurrence of something unexpected.

UPL made that mistake before in the recent past hasn't he?

Does this game happen with Skinner in the lineup?

Very good game. One of the best of the year. This version of the Sabres could make a first round playoff series competitive.

Benson and Levi are on fire. The future is now!

Another good period.

Eichel sold that like a donut to a fat cop.

How do you miss that shot?

Wait. Did he miss a wide open net from a yard out?

...meanwhile back in the brain of Tommy Dangles...

Wow. Action packed. Cozens needed that entire shift badly.

How festive! Maybe that locker room has a thing for Christmas decorations.

Well, that was a better period. Dunno if I can manage the third tonight. I'll be disappointed if they lose but will be disappointed if they win and I missed the comeback.

Oh goody a penalty against.

He would be human fury behind the bench.

Because they're nostalgic softies like Buffalo fans?

I quickly read that as "give the team a massage, Granato" and I thought nothing of it.

"The NHL is brought to you on TNT tonight by vices and pharmaceuticals..."

Did they not resign EJ? WTH is all of that about. Clearly he is not all-in with Buffalo. Just a job.

Krebs coasted in as third man like he was Ovechkin. If he hustled back instead of slacking off he could have stopped that goal.