GDT - Sabres @ Jets - January 26, 2023 - 8:00 PM (EST) - MSG and TSN3

[Taro T]

Even with the bad penalty by Krebs & the oops by Lyubushkin giving the Jets life & giving up the late empty netter, would say this was probably their most complete game of the year.

They boxed out well most of the night but got away from it some in the 3rd but not for long.  And they possessed the puck so well.  Getting 3 on Hellybuck is impressive.

Even though all the goals came w/ the top line &/or the top PP unit on the ice, the other 3 lines played well too & the Sabres could easily have had 6 against a normal goalie. 

[DarthEbriate]

Central Road Trip (opposition standings within their division):
1st place DAL: W
6th place STL: W
2nd place WPG: W
3rd place MIN:
And then follow that up with Metro-leading Carolina.

Tonight is a good start. This is a very good start. I see you Wedge, good work.

[Flashsabre]

Good win.

Hope Cozens is OK.

Third game in four nights, Muel out, Comrie in net for the first time in forever. Could have been an easy night to phone it in but these guys came to play tonight.

I am really liking both Joker and Boosh’s games of late and Clague hasn’t hurt them at all when inserted.

[Pimlach]

2 minutes ago, matter2003 said:

Bad news is that the PIT-WAS game went to a shootout so they both got points...Caps won 3-2

Not bad.  So we gain a point on each.  Just keep winning 

[PromoTheRobot]

Next time, Jeff, be greedy.

[bunomatic]

This team. Omg. The Winnipeg color guy said multiple times that the Sabres just weren’t very good defensively even as they controlled play in the Jets zone for large parts of the game. Pretty much dominated with the Jets shot count hovering around 11 for most of the 2nd and into the 3rd. That was a statement game imo and this team just put the league on notice. I was entertained. TY Sabres.

[Goldseatsaud]

Another nice win. What’s wrong with this team. Lol

Boy Marty talks a lot !!!

[HumanSlinky39]

10 minutes ago, 7+6=13 said:

What are those square boxed drinks on the bench?

I think it’s this. They have a sponsorship with the nhl.

 

[Goldseatsaud]

Was hoping for a shutout 

Lots of broken sticks from the Sabres 

[Spoonman]

Just now, Goldseatsaud said:

Was hoping for a shutout 

I was hoping to win the lottery. 

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[CTJoe]

6 minutes ago, bunomatic said:

This team. Omg. The Winnipeg color guy said multiple times that the Sabres just weren’t very good defensively even as they controlled play in the Jets zone for large parts of the game. Pretty much dominated with the Jets shot count hovering around 11 for most of the 2nd and into the 3rd. That was a statement game imo and this team just put the league on notice. I was entertained. TY Sabres.

Best game vs a quality opponent by a Sabres team in years.  Dominant performance, even if the score makes it seem closer.  Could have been 8-2

[JohnC]

1 hour ago, Pimlach said:

More meaningful than when we destroyed Columbus.  Winnipeg is a good team.

In this game, I thought none of our lines or defensive pairings were outplayed. That says a lot against this team with one of the best rosters and goalies in the game. Being faster and quicker against St. Louis isn't much of an accomplishment because our roster is constructed to be faster. But to out quick and out pace this high quality roster with a number of offensive studs is a testament to the quality of our lineup. 

Edited January 27, 2023 by JohnC

[Zamboni]

Glad I was wrong about losing 👍🏼

[Crusader1969]

8 points behind Tampa.  Crazy talk right ? 

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Jost had a heck of a game. 

 

[Brawndo]

 

[Mango]

This feels like a shift in the last few weeks. 
 

“that’s Buffalo Sabres hockey. It’s fast and it’s fun” - Comrie

 

This last week has felt a lot like this team finally figured out “Buffalo Sabres Hockey”

[bob_sauve28]

any news on Cozens ? 

[DarthEbriate]

8 minutes ago, ... said:

The world's changing. Hockey's changing. Even the Sabres are changing. You can't stay in here all day dreaming about the tank and Eichwalker.

[Brawndo]

 

[OverPowerYou]

The Sabres have given me my life back… 

[JohnC]

There are a number of players who could be singled out for their performances. But one player who I thought was outstanding was Joki. He was more than solid in the defensive zone, and he is becoming more involved with the offense with his passing and shooting. 

Skinner's passing is becoming more obvious as the season advances. 

Tuch is a tremendous addition to the roster. He's a true power forward. 

Krebs is feisty. 

Comrie didn't face a lot of shots. But he made a number of high-end stops in the beginning of the first period that set this game up for a win. 

The trade Olofsson talk has slowed down. It should be silenced. 

This game was a good measuring stick game that demonstrated that the Sabres are a good team. And I'm confident that all the teams in the league are aware of it. No more flying under the radar. 

This is turning out to be an exciting season. 

[bunomatic]

Just now, OverPowerYou said:

The Sabres have given me my life back… 

You and I both. That pride in the team I have had a love hate relationship with is back.

[bob_sauve28]

1 minute ago, OverPowerYou said:

The Sabres have given me my life back… 

Where was it before?