Kyle Okposo has been in great form, scoring five goals in his last 10 games for the Buffalo Sabres. He scored the first goal of the game against an assist from Eric Robinson, who also scored his first goal as a Sabre. Robinson had a three-point game, making a significant impact. The Sabres won 5-2, with Rasmus Dahlin scoring an empty-net goal, likely earning Robinson another point. Both Okposo and Robinson had multi-point games, with Okposo's season showing a significant improvement in his recent performance.
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Rasmus Dahlin scores an empty-net goal. Looks like another point for Eric Robinson. That would be his fourth.
Dahlin empty netter with 1:05 left...5-2 for #Sabres. Might be another point for Robinson.
Dahlin scores into the empty net, 5-2
It's Robinson's first three-point game since his hat trick vs. #Sabres for #CBJ on Feb. 28. It's Okposo's first three-point game since his hat trick Dec. 29, 2022 vs. DET.
Robinson got another assist there. So the goals now look like: 1. Okposo (Robinson, Clifton) 2. Robinson (Okposo, Clifton) 3. Krebs (Okposo, Robinson) Okposo 1-2-3, Robinson 1-2-3, Clifton 0-2-2. #Sabres
Three-point night for Eric Robinson.
#Sabres goals tonight: Okposo (Robinson, Clifton) Robinson (Okposo, Clifton) First multi-point game of the season for all three guys.
Eric Robinson looks like a nice find for the Sabres. One greasy goal and an assist. Great skater. Gets to the front of the net. He’s made a big impact in two games. Early exit in the other because of the hit on Barron.
Eric Robinson with his first goal with the Sabres to put them up 2-1 with 13:46 left in the second. Two-point night for the new guy.
Eric Robinson scores 6:14 into the second period. First goal w/the #Sabres.
And now Robinson has his first goal as a Sabre. He and Okposo are around the net and are rewarded. 2-1 Buff.
Robinson makes another play. The goal he got in Boston isn't getting wiped out this time. Jams home Clifton shot from the point and #Sabres back in front 2-1 at 6:14 of 2nd.
Okposo has five goals in his last 10 games.
Okposo's season to date: first 19 games: 0-3-3 last 10 games: 5-1-6 #Sabres
Clifton with the second assist on Okposo's goal, now has assists in three straight games.
Five goals in the last 10 games for Kyle Okposo.
1-0 Sabres Robinson with a shot that pops up and lands in the crease, Okposo cleans up the rebound.
#Sabres get their first goal in the first period in the last six games. Okposo bangs home a Robinson rebound and it's 1-0 at 2:25*. No. 5 for the captain. Great feed by Clifton sent Robinson away.
Kyle Okposo gets it started for Buffalo batting in a popped up rebound of a chance by Robinson. A rare occasion to see the Sabres get on the board first
and Eric Robinson has his first point as a Sabre. He and Okposo go direct and hard to the net and Okposo converts the rebound, 1-0 Buff.
Kyle Okposo scores again 2:25 into the game. Nice work by Eric Robinson to create the goal.