The New York Islanders secured a playoff spot by winning their sixth straight game with a dominant 6-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Kyle Palmieri reached 20 goals for the sixth time, while Bo Horvat extended his goal streak to three games. The Islanders' win pushed them into the eighth spot, potentially surpassing the Tampa Bay Lightning in the standings.
A glimmer of hope in Buffalo. A sense of dread in Detroit. Suddenly, the East playoff race is tightening. Byram scores 2 in Sabres' 7-3 rout of Red Wings. Detroit drops its 6th straight (from @AP) https://t.co/c26THXDv2H
"That's a big two points for us in the standings ..." The Sabres are only 5 points behind the Islanders for the second-wild card spot. Hard to believe, right? My observations from their 7-3 win over the Red Wings: https://t.co/gkJvQ2Je4W
Sabres score 7, hand Red Wings 6th loss in row ⤵️ https://t.co/z3KybBG6nn
Byram scores 2 in Buffalo Sabres' 7-3 rout of Red Wings. Detroit drops its 6th straight (from @AP) https://t.co/c26THXDv2H
Detroit has 6 straight losses by a combined 32-11 to help #Sabres back into this thing.
Two weeks ago today, the Red Wings defeated the Capitals 8-3 for their sixth straight win and looked on their way to ending their playoff drought. Since then, they've lost six in a row and been outscored 32-11.
Red Wings 7-3 loss tonight in Buffalo allows #Isles to move back into second wild-card spot after they slipped out after last night’s 3-0 loss in LA.
Final: Sabres win 7-3 and pull within five points of the second wild card.
#Sabres drub Detroit 7-3. It’s getting a wee bit more interesting. Beat the #Isles Thursday and it really gets tight.
7-3 final in Buffalo. Red Wings have lost 6 straight, all in regulation.
Red Wings lose their sixth straight game, fall 7-3 at Sabres.
Fans rise to their feet as time ticks down here -- Sabres take this one 7-3
Walman scores with 2:28 left, 7-3
Walman scores for Detroit with 2:28 left. #Sabres lead 7-3.
Walman scores one late, 7-3 Sabres
Walman makes it 7-3 Buff.
It’s 7-2 Buffalo over Detroit after 2… The Wheels have fallen off the Winged Wheel. …Sorry, couldn’t resist.
After 40 this one is a whoopin' -- 7-2 Buffalo and wondering if things stay calm in the third
After 2, it's 7-2 Sabres here in Buffalo.
After 40 minutes it's 7-2 Buff. Shots were 14-12 Sabres
After 40: Sabres lead the Red Wings 7-2, outshooting them 27-18.
End 2p at KeyBank Center: Wings trail Sabres, 7-2.
🚨 Bowen Byram 🚨 With his second goal of tonight's game, Bo is now the only Sabres defenseman all-time to record 3+ in their first three games with Buffalo. #LetsGoBuffalo https://t.co/3owvkdCAyM
Bo Scorin' em Thompson with a shot from the blue line, Byram cashes in on the rebound in front. 6-1
Byram in deep converts a Thompson rebound in close. HIs second goal of the game and third as a Sabre in three games, 6-1 Buff.
Bowen Byram makes it 6-1 9:05 into the second period.
#Isles will hit the ice for practice on Wednesday in Buffalo. Face #LetsGoBuffalo Thursday night at 7 PM. Here's the latest stories from today @thehockeynews
Going into he second it's 4-1 Buff. Shots were 13-6 Sabres.
So...the #Isles could wake up tomorrow back in a playoff spot if the #LGRW fall to the #LetsGoBuffalo tonight. DET, who has lost 5 straight games, is down 4-1 to BUF after one period.
The Sabres jumped all over the Red Wings in the first period. 😳 https://t.co/InZNxJGvGS
An eventful first period for Buffalo and a lot of questions for Detroit to ponder -- 4-1 Sabres in a rip-roaring first 20
First period ends at 4-1 Sabres. Chiarot and Petry were on the ice for all five goals. Red Wings reeling, in a game they simply could not afford to do this.
After 20: Sabres lead the Red Wings 4-1 and are outshooting them 14-6.
End 1p at KeyBank Center: Wings trail Sabres, 4-1, shots 14-6 to Buffalo.
So...the #Isles could wake up tomorrow back in a playoff spot if the #LGRW falls to the #LetsGoBuffalo tonight. DET, who has lost 5 straight games, is down 4-1 to BUF after one period.
Red Wings down 4-1 to Buffalo. Already lost 5 straight in regulation. What happened to that team? If they drop out it sure makes the Flyers' path easier
In a season of desultory first periods, this is easily the most dominant one the #Sabres have put together. At the absolute best time.
#Sabres with a 6-1 bulge in shots through 7 1/2 minutes. Up 1-0, feels like it should easily be 3-0.
Red Wings are simply flat-footed here to start the game. Last stop in a 5-game roadie. That said, Sabres need to take advantage.
What a start for the Sabres. 😮💨 https://t.co/BM6q8NXIW8
Sabres haven’t even gotten off the ice for their pre-game skate vs Detroit, and equipment folks are already unloading the Islanders gear that just arrived for their game here in Buffalo. on Thursday night.
Goathead night as #Sabres and #RedWings get warm! https://t.co/RSpCRmI3kw
Sabres warming up this Tuesday evening. https://t.co/zgVhKIYQw1
Red Wings on the ice for morning skate in Buffalo. Take five-game losing streak up against Sabres tonight. https://t.co/qmFDryBUMT
#Sabres hitting the ice downtown in advance of game tomorrow vs. the Skidding Patrick Kanes (#RedWings) https://t.co/jsbX6D1sZf
Here’s a look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture this morning. Beware the #Isles, who have won sixth straight & pushed their way into the 8th spot. They could pass the #GoBolts onto the 7th spot (on points percentage) with a win tonight at the Kings. https://t.co/jgqavlAiNB
Islanders start fast, defeat Ducks to extend winning streak to 6 ⤵️ https://t.co/0nZtVmxxqU
Kyle Palmieri reached the 20-goal mark for the sixth time in his career, Bo Horvat extended his goal streak to three games, and the New York Islanders moved into a playoff position with their sixth straight win, a 6-1 rout of the Anaheim Ducks on... https://t.co/f2nZIONz0o
NHL Morning Skate – March 11, 2024 ▪ @NYIslanders gain ground on the Flyers for third place in the Metropolitan Division ▪️ Boldy winner after @mnwild pull their goaltender in overtime ▪ @NHLBruins, @StLouisBlues go head-to-head Monday #NHLStats: https://t.co/XlbnxgJaJ2 https://t.co/SzpYpBozMN
NHL roundup: Isles sink Ducks, back in wild-card spot https://t.co/bxAh8OvApz https://t.co/CJVmIUfZkm
Islanders move into playoff spot, win 6th straight with 6-1 rout of Ducks https://t.co/z6fthVukfD https://t.co/6f4LABxKs6