#Sabres have outscored foes, 18-13, in the first and second periods this season and are +20 in shots. Problem is deficits in the third: 14-5 in goals, minus-28 in shots. Those have to change.
Sabres lead the #Avs 1-0 after 20 minutes. Avs had one shot on goal in the final 10:21 of that period. Starting with Peterka's goal, SOGs were 8-1 for the home side to finish the period
After 20: Sabres lead the Avalanche 1-0 and have a 12-8 advantage in shots on goal.
End-1st: #Sabres lead #Avs 1-0. Shots are 12-9 for BUF. The COL pp will have 1:29 to start the second. BUF 2-0 when leading after 1 COL 2-1 when trailing after 1
Sabres up 1-0 after one period and have a 12-8 shot advantage. Really shook off a weak start.
The #Sabres have been outshot 18-2 in the third period.
Sabres being outshot 11-1 this period.
End-2nd: #Sabres and #NJDevils tied at 3-3. Shots are 24-23 for BUF (12-8 in 2nd). Dahlin's first of the season gets visitors even. But Comrie is hurt. Another wild period.
Sabres go into the second 2-2. Shots were 15-11 N.J.
#Sabres get out of the first tied at 2-2. Shots were 14-9 for #NJDevils. There's still 1:00 left in the Clifton penalty, which is being served by Peterka.
So the #Sabres are 3-0 when scoring first (are 0-4 when they don't). #NJDevils have given up the first goal in all seven games, which drives Lindy crazy (they're 3-2-1 in first 6)
Second two-goal lead of season for #Isles. They also led Sabres 2-0 after the first period of season opener, which they won 3-2.
The Sabres scored one goal on 37 shots in their loss to the Canadiens. On Tuesday, they had five on 18 shots. “…when you just come in and try to outwork your opponent, you can have a lot of success in this league.” My observations from their win: ⬇️ https://t.co/KNYMvEq9gO
Five goals on 18 shots. They're going to the net. One goal on 37 shots. Didn't go to the net. Sometimes, it's a simple game. #Sabres
3-0 Sabres Jeff Skinner's second goal of the game and fifth of the season comes shortly after Buffalo killed a 5-on-3. Connor Clifton kept the puck from going the other way. Mittelstadt and Cozens with the assists.
The Sabres lead 2-0 at the first intermission. They scored two goals on six shots to start the game. UPL with 10 saves through 20 minutes.
The Sabres have been outscored 16-8 in the first and third periods this season. They're 0-4 when allowing the first goal. Challenging matchup tonight. Ottawa has scored 5 or more goals in 3 of its last 4.
Sabres and Canadiens tied at 1 after two periods. Sabres have a 23-14 shot advantage.
After 40: Sabres and Canadiens still tied 1-1. Shots on goal are 23-14 for the Sabres.
End-2nd: #Sabres and #Habs still stuck at 1-1. Shots 22-13 for BUF (15-9 in 2nd).
End-1st: #Sabres and #Habs tied at 1-1. Shots are 7-4 for BUF, which had a good chunk of the offensive zone time in that period. Krebs (3) and Peterka (2) combined for five of the shots.
Sabres and Canadiens tied at 1 after one period. Sabres have a 7-4 shot advantage.
After 20: Sabres and Canadiens tied 1-1. Sabres with a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal.
#Sabres have forged lots of offensive zone time in this one. Krebs and Mittelstadt line had notable shifts. Shots 7-3 for BUF with 5:10 left. Score still 1-1.
The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Montreal Canadiens, scoring only one goal on 37 shots. In their previous game, they scored five goals on 18 shots. The Sabres led 2-0 after the first period, but the game ended in a 1-1 tie after two periods. The Sabres eventually lost 3-0, with Jeff Skinner scoring two goals. The Sabres have struggled in the first and third periods this season, being outscored 16-8. They are also 0-4 when allowing the first goal. The Sabres have been outshot in the third period in multiple games. In another game, the Sabres led the New Jersey Devils 2-0 after the first period, but the game ended in a 3-3 tie after two periods. The Sabres were outshot 18-2 in the third period. In a game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Sabres led 1-0 after the first period and had a 12-9 shot advantage. The Sabres have outscored opponents in the first and second periods this season, but have struggled in the third period.