In a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Dallas Stars, the Sabres had a significant advantage in shots on goal, leading 14-2 at one point. Despite this, the Stars were leading 1-0 after the first period. The Sabres managed to tie the game 1-1 with a power play goal, but the Stars regained the lead, eventually winning 2-1. The Sabres outshot the Stars 48-31 but were unable to secure the win. Jake Oettinger, the Stars goalie, made 48 saves in the game.
SOG: 23-15 SAT: 46-25 FO: 23-13 Have had the puck much of the time. PP: 0-3. PK: 1-2 Score: Trailing, 2-1, after two. Simple story really. #Sabres
End-2nd: #Sabres trail #StlBlues 2-1. Shots were 15-4 BUF and it's 24-15 for the game. STL is 18-1-0 when leading after two. Yowza. BUF is 2-21-2 when trailing after two. Double yowza.
After 40: Blues lead the Sabres 2-1. Shots on goal are 23-15 for Buffalo.
Sabres down 2-1 after two periods but have a 23-15 shot advantage.
After 40: Blues lead the Sabres 2-1. Shots on goal are 24-15 for Buffalo.
Sabres outshooting the Blues 14-3 in the second.
#Sabres have outshot #StlBlues 9-2 in second and 18-13 for the game. Trail 2-1 with 9:43 left in the middle period.
Sabres get three shots on that power play but still trail 2-1 at halfway mark of the period.
Jordan Kyrou gives the Blues a 2-1 lead. None of the Sabres were in the slot to defend the scoring chance. Great pass by Buchnevich.
Jordan Kyrou had tons of time in front of the net. 2-1, Blues.
#Sabres with a strong first shift and Okposo bangs home Thompson pass. No. 10 at 51 seconds... 1-1
Kyle Okposo ties it 1-1 early in the 2nd period with his 10th goal of the season. Great set up by Tage Thompson, who carried the puck down the right wing before sending the centering pass in front.
The Sabres go into the second down 1-0. Shots in the first were 11-9 St.L.
A spicy end to the first period, particularly after Nathan Walker blasted Zach Benson as he cut to the net. Neighbours with a little shove on Tage Thompson at the horn. Sabres perhaps getting a little frustrated being down 1-0
The Blues lead 1-0 at the first intermission. They're 20-2 when scoring the first goal this season. Sabres have earned enough time in the offensive zone to break through. Even had a pair of power plays. Not much in terms of quality chances, though.
Sabres down 1-0 after one period but have a 11-10 shot advantage.
After 20: Blues lead the Sabres 1-0. Shots on goal are 11-10 for Buffalo.
End-1st: #StlBlues lead #Sabres 1-0. Shots 11-10 BUF STL is 13-1-0 when leading after one BUF is 3-18-2 when trailing after one.
Sabres getting another power play at 13:36.
#Sabres have given up the first goal in 31 of their 51 games. They are 6-21-3 in the first 30. Six games in a row they've fallen into the 1-0 deficit.
#StlBlues get a good bounce on a deflected pass and Jake Neighbours bangs it home. 1-0 at 12:53. Special teams again a difference. #Sabres
Ryan Johnson got beat to the outside and takes a slashing penalty at 11:47...Shots are 5-5. #Sabres #StlBlues
Sabres getting a power play 6:12 in.
Jake Oettinger stopped 47 shots and Sam Steel scored midway through the second period, helping the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 for their fourth straight victory. https://t.co/ElOrVTFeno
What a performance by Jake Oettinger. The Stars goalie made 48 saves in a 2-1 win over the Sabres: https://t.co/YuknFK2sqt
Sabres lose 2-1, outshot the Stars 48-31.
That's it. #Sabres outshoot #Stars 48-31 -- and lose it 2-1. Just that kind of season.
Final: Sabres fall 2-1. Dahlin with a chance in the final seconds that just missed the net.
#Sabres get to 80 shot attempts. Still one goal. Mercy.
#Sabres nailed for four penalties and a pair of 5 on 3s against in the last 13 minutes of this game. Terrible.
Cozens goes for the shortie. Oettinger save. Cozens and Dahlin both with 7 SOG in this game. 27 combined attempts. No goals. #Sabres
Sabres short-handed again.
#Sabres survive the 5-on-3, Cozens with another great move and Oettinger stops the backhand. Shots are 45-22 with 8:00 left. #Stars still lead 2-1.
Sabres getting another power play 43 second into the third.
After 40: Stars lead the Sabres 2-1. Shots on goal are 31-12 for Buffalo.
Sabres down 2-1 after two periods but outshooting the Stars 31-12 (shots keep changing).
After 20: Stars lead the Sabres 2-1. Shots on goal are 31-12 for Buffalo.
End-2nd: #Stars 2, Sabres 1 SOG: BUF, 31-12 SAT: BUF, 60-28 Wrong team is in front in this one through 40 minutes.
#Sabres outshooting #Stars 30-12 with 2:55 left in the 2nd. But still trailing 2-1.
Sabres getting another power play at 13:58.
Sabres getting another power play 11:48 into the second.
Sam Steel gets a goal as UPL fumbles a puck and Faksa shoots it in off Steel's skate...#Stars lead #Sabres again 2-1 at 9:05...
Tage Thompson scores a power-play goal 5:53 into the second period. One-timer from the circle.
Oettinger stops Cozens in alone. Cozens is really going in this game. #Sabres
It took 21 shots, but #Sabres are on the board with Thompson tying it up with his signature one-time power-play blast from the left circle. Tied at 1.
Sabres score on power play, and it is 1-1 in Buffalo.
Tage Thompson scores a power-play goal 15:53 into the second period. One-timer from the circle.
Sabres will have to be mindful on the power play. The Stars lead the NHL with 11 short-handed goals.
#Sabres finally get a power play here with a holding call on Hintz at 4:39 of the 2nd.
#Sabres trailing after one: 3-17-2 #Stars leading after one: 10-2-1
The Sabres start the second down 1-0. Shots were 16-8 Buff.
Sabres had a significant edge in a few areas during the 1st period: Shots on goal: 16-8 Shot attempts: 29-15 5v5 high-danger chances: 6-4, according to Natural Stat Trick. They're down 1-0 at the intermission, though. Plenty of chances. Just couldn't beat Oettinger.
Sabres down 1-0 after one period but outshooting the Stars 16-8.
End-1st: #Sabres trail 1-0. Shots 16-8 for BUF Power was having a great period until the final two minutes. Coverage mistake and an egregious turnover in the final 5 seconds that UPL had to bail him out of.
After 20: Stars lead the Sabres 1-0. Shots on goal are 16-8 for the Sabres.
Dahlin stopped in tight by Oettinger. Puck in the mesh. Dahlin catches it in his left hand -- and spikes it to the ice. #Sabres
Sabres with 14-2 advantage in shots on goal. Stars lead, 1-0. Jake
Sabres outshooting the Stars 13-2 but trailing 1-0.