zow2

Ha, I sure hope I'm wrong. The first two games they played against 2 of the best goalies in the NHL, Shesterkin and Sorokin. Tonight they will not be playing against a world class goalie. Let's see some goals for and some saves on our side.

Sorry folks but it's only game 3 and this is a must win. The Sabres are already falling behind every other wannabe team in the division who are looking improved. Tampa just lost in regulation to Detroit and Ottawa and they are without a top flight goalie now. If they lose tonight I'm already writing it down, No playoffs. You can't chase the pack all year, it won't work.

I would agree, but assumed they would have done this over the past offseason. I was somewhat surprised they went with the same 3 guys. I think Levi will be great as his career goes on. But right not they need the big save late and a guy that can steal a game once in a while.

the good teams in this league most often get that mid to late 3rd period goal to take a lead and that one big save to preserve it. Sabres just have to find that recipe. it’s frustrating.They do the opposite

Someone needs to let me know if there’s a Bedard or McDavid in 2024 draft. too soon??

By game 10? by game 3 i’d say. The Sabres cannot fall 6-8 points off the playoff line a couple weeks in, that would be disaster.

Last year was a special kind of year with the offense clicking at a ridiculous clip at times. This is a new year and they look blah

This club, for several seasons in a row suffers the most heartbreaking late in game regulation losses. Close games that could go to OT. Not getting at least a losers point from these games are killers.

You ain't kidding. The Sabres should come out every game and play with their hair on fire. They should be more desperate than any team they play. Instead they look like a preseason scrimmage, gliding around doing nothing. The Rangers blocked a lot of shots? Yes, that's because the Rangers were trying harder than Buffalo.. which should never have happened. I like Granato but if they have another losing home record, he should be fired.

Until the Sabres can identify and fix their woes on home ice, they will never make a playoff run. They just don't earn enough points at Key Bank Center. Just like the last few years, the defense is worse at home, the goaltending is worse at home, the penalty kill always gives up a goal (and the PP chipped in with a shortie against). The offense will show up once in a while they will win some 7-4 games. But those cannot be expected like last year. Figure out how to make it hard for opponents at KBC or just submit to being a bottom feeder team with some good individual players.

Year after year they just can’t earn many points in the home arena. Too many regulation losses downtown and here we go again.

Sucked on home ice last year, suck at home to start this year. Nothing new there

If they can't win this, at least get to OT. The home record was terrible last season and too many regulation losses.

And the Bruins got to play a lethargic Chicago, as the Blackhawks were Pittsburgh's home opener on Tues night.

Of course the Atlantic Division is already Toronto, Boston and Tampa at the top. It took all of one game. Hope Buffalo can keep pace.

Count me in as concerned. The Sabres just give up way too many Grade A chances and they don't seem to put pressure on the opponents much on the penalty kill. If Buffalo is to make the playoffs, Levi is going to have to be everything we hope for...and the D simply has to play smart. The Sabres need to get more games to Overtime and get a losers point if nothing else. They have too many regulation losses and several are late losses. Not getting to OT costs them dearly in the end.

I like the Kraken. I saw them in game 1 this season and was impressed then and even more impressed with them now. Just crazy that they are in the league for 5 minutes and cranking through the playoffs.. Vegas too for that matter. The home atmospheres have been amazing. We Sabres fans have been tested, we have to experience playoff hockey soon. My twins turned 18 and they have no idea what Sabres playoff hockey is.

Clearly Levi's presence already motivated Comrie to get his game in order. Nothing is going to motivate anyone more than some young hotshot coming in to potentially take your job.

I'm good either way. Not sure why the NHL and various teams are in the "identity politics" business anyway? It's a given that every law abiding citizen on the planet is welcome in NHL arenas to root for whoever they want to root for. Stick to the causes (i.e. cancer pink night, etc..). Why put these NHL players in a position to look like bad guys.

For the love of god, just get a game to Overtime and get a losers point if they have to. Something, Anything?!!!!!

Well, at least the team has 7 wins under their belt. They won’t go winless this season. But man, the Sabres have been a decade long enigma. Look pretty good, then lose 8-10 in a row. Then maybe they’ll look pretty good again, then lose like 7 of the next 8. Just a bizarre franchise.

Defense, even when healthy isn't all that good and the goalies are subpar. Sorry to all you that are leaving Comrie and Anderson off the hook but they need to be better. Buffalo does defense/goaltending worse than any other team in the league...for years now.

Kills me that we had a franchise goalie here and didn’t do everything to keep him and grow with him. Let him walk away to a division rival. Now he’s 9-1, 2.05 GA and .932 save %

Can't really kill the Sabres for their recent efforts. They are skating ok, they are getting shots....they are possessing the puck better than in the past. It's just the same old frustrating stuff. They struggle to score against other teams no-name goalies, some backups. The opponent somehow gets the big tie breaking goal, or game changing goal,,,and their goalie makes the big save at the big time. Meanwhile the Sabres are victimized by "unlucky" bounces or don't get the big save often enough. On an off night they never seem to get these games to OT and even get a losers point (which are critical to making a playoff run). I'm sure Buffalo will get a few bounces along the way in their favor, but will they get the saves?

Sabres get chances on no name goalie but can’t bury them. ✅ Opponent gets “lucky” bounces and Sabres goalie can’t get the big saves ✅ Sabres don’t get any puck luck and make opposing no name goalie look like Marty Brodeur. ✅ Sabres stink on home ice ✅ Rinse Repeat