GDT - Maple Leaves @ Sabres - December 4, 2018 - 7:30 PM (EST)

[TrueBlueGED]

2 minutes ago, Hoss said:

I need some time off from this team. I’ll catch you guys in a bit.

I'll say. I mean sure it sucks to lose with 2.7 seconds left in OT, but I can't imagine being down after this game. We went toe-to-toe with one of the best 4 teams in the league, Eichel scored 2 goals, we controlled OT outside of 1 shift. All while playing most of the game with 5 D. I'm way more encouraged about the Sabres tonight than after some of the wins during the streak.

[Gatorman0519]

If we are this close to them while we are still building... let’s see what JBot can do the next few years.. 

[TheAud]

I can foresee an AFC East situation here. No one is going to take the division from Toronto for quite some time. Probably in the entirety of Eichel's contract. 

[GoPre]

Another 1 goal game.  Sabres played much better than the last 3.  They’ve really shown they’re a quality team to watch/play.  Good times are here.... great times are right around the corner.  

[Formerly Allan in MD]

So many played so well and then ...

[Ogre]

I really hope Matthew’s new contract breaks their friggin backs.

[SwampD]

That game winner was as nasty as it gets.

I love this Sabres team.

They are who I thought they were and it is awesome.

Edited December 5, 2018 by SwampD

[Nitro60]

3 minutes ago, Sakman said:

Looking forward to being tormented by Matthews for the next decade.

Leaf fans will think the same of Eichel.

[TheAud]

Just now, Nitro60 said:

Leaf fans will think the same of Eichel.

We can hope

[TrueBlueGED]

2 minutes ago, MODO Hockey said:

Great game, Matthew beat us, thats it, he is just too good for any team. Such a insane talant he is, jack isnt even close

Though I think he's better than Jack, I don't get how the gap is that wide. He's clearly a much better goal scorer, but Jack is a better playmaker, and both had 2 goals tonight.

[MODO Hockey]

Just now, Nitro60 said:

Leaf fans will think the same of Eichel.

No.

[Samson's Flow]

1 minute ago, TrueBlueGED said:

I'll say. I mean sure it sucks to lose with 2.7 seconds left in OT, but I can't imagine being down after this game. We went toe-to-toe with one of the best 4 teams in the league, Eichel scored 2 goals, we controlled OT outside of 1 shift. All while playing most of the game with 5 D. I'm way more encouraged about the Sabres tonight than after some of the wins during the streak.

Exactly this.

That was a fun game even though we didn't pull it out

[darksabre]

I hate losing to the Leafs, but that game wasn't terrible or anything. 

[Stoner]

1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said:

And Eichel doesn't care. Only scored 2, the bum.

Stop. He never said that.

1 minute ago, TrueBlueGED said:

I'll say. I mean sure it sucks to lose with 2.7 seconds left in OT, but I can't imagine being down after this game. We went toe-to-toe with one of the best 4 teams in the league, Eichel scored 2 goals, we controlled OT outside of 1 shift. All while playing most of the game with 5 D. I'm way more encouraged about the Sabres tonight than after some of the wins during the streak.

You have to be down. If you're not, you didn't get the culture change memo. That said, there's no good way to decide a hockey game unless it regular hockey until someone scores. See ya in April.

[matter2003]

4 minutes ago, TrueBlueGED said:

I'll say. I mean sure it sucks to lose with 2.7 seconds left in OT, but I can't imagine being down after this game. We went toe-to-toe with one of the best 4 teams in the league, Eichel scored 2 goals, we controlled OT outside of 1 shift. All while playing most of the game with 5 D. I'm way more encouraged about the Sabres tonight than after some of the wins during the streak.

That was an absolute rocket by Matthews...I dont know if there is a goalie on the planet who could have stopped that shot...

This series is going to be a lot of fun to watch for the next 10 years...

Edited December 5, 2018 by matter2003

[bobs0108]

1 minute ago, Sakman said:

I can foresee an AFC East situation here. No one is going to take the division from Toronto for quite some time. Probably in the entirety of Eichel's contract. 

I doubt that to many teams in the division I can see them winning it more often than other teams

[LGR4GM]

Trash  ending. 3 leafs and Rodrigues down low and the other 2 sabres at center ice. Dumb mistakes and playing scared cost us a game. Way to let matthews end it.

Not good enough.

[Winston]

Credit to Matthews for a wicked shot. He has a way of dragging that wrister into his toes and unleashing a magical shot. But that said... Sobodka’s effort on that goal was sad

[apuszczalowski]

1 minute ago, Sakman said:

I can foresee an AFC East situation here. No one is going to take the division from Toronto for quite some time. Probably in the entirety of Eichel's contract. 

Doubtful, give them a couple years and they are screwed cause once Matthew's and Marners contracts are up, their team will be Matthew's,Marner, Traitor, and Nylander followed by a bunch of fourth liners cause they wont have the money to spend. Look at Pittsburgh now.....

[Randall Flagg]

The Sabres have a nice three day stretch without playing. Hopefully this game gave them their mojo back, they sure played like it. If our boys are back, and well-rested, no reason to think we won't start winning games again, as painful as it is to lose like that. 

Risto was coverage on the 3rd Toronto goal away from his best game since he scored the game winner after shutting down McDavid in Buffalo in November 2016. 

It was a great effort and I think they've found their confidence, and are now pissed off in a good way.

[R_Dudley]

Just now, TrueBlueGED said:

I'll say. I mean sure it sucks to lose with 2.7 seconds left in OT, but I can't imagine being down after this game. We went toe-to-toe with one of the best 4 teams in the league, Eichel scored 2 goals, we controlled OT outside of 1 shift. All while playing most of the game with 5 D. I'm way more encouraged about the Sabres tonight than after some of the wins during the streak.

Yep, you are correct sir.... all while playing  3 of top 4 teams over the last 4 games played in 6 nights.. 

This is not your tank Sabres...  

[MODO Hockey]

Amazing game anyway, hurts a ton losing like this though. 5th str8 loss, most likely we will see the 6th loss next game vs philly, this game Sabres was riding on the atmosphere imo, gives all players such a boost.

[Brawndo]

 

[TrueBlueGED]

2 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

Stop. He never said that.

You have to be down. If you're not, you didn't get the culture change memo. That said, there's no good way to decide a hockey game unless it regular hockey until someone scores. See ya in April.

I'm not saying anyone should be happy they lost. But man, there is way more good to pull out of this game than bad. 

[Gatorman0519]

3 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said:

Doubtful, give them a couple years and they are screwed cause once Matthew's and Marners contracts are up, their team will be Matthew's,Marner, Traitor, and Nylander followed by a bunch of fourth liners cause they wont have the money to spend. Look at Pittsburgh now.....

That is a great point... and they will have little money for the blue line