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BUFFALO, NY. (WKBW) – Buffalo Sabers head coach Lindy Ruff and his guys knew they were giving away too many easy chances to the New York Islanders in their 4-3 loss at the KeyBank Center tonight.
Here are some reactions from players and Ruff.
Jason Zucker: “Too many mental mistakes and we’ve set ourselves two goals back. Against such a team that plays a stingy defense with a big D core, it’s difficult to create offensively. So if you keep giving them a two-goal lead it will become difficult to do.” come back.”
Dylan Cozens: “We’re definitely going to watch the video and see what we did wrong because we gave up way too much. And that’s something we’ve talked about when we lose: not giving up things. We had too much bad luck today and gave them up. too many looks.”
Lindy Kemphaan: “I have to give our guys the mentality that even after we just score a goal, the next shift is so important for the momentum for us or the momentum for them. And we gave them momentum.”
Tibbetts : Zucker continues to put together a nice run of performances despite the team’s inconsistency.
Jason Zucker was also credited with an assist on Cozens’ goal. In his last eight games, including tonight, Zucker has scored eight points (2+6), including one point in each of his last four games (2+2).
— Buffalo Sabers PR (@SabresPR) November 1, 2024
Jason Zucker’s goal gives him two points in tonight’s match (1+1). It marks his second multi-point performance of the season (Oct. 16 at Pittsburgh; 0+2) and the 75th of his career.
— Buffalo Sabers PR (@SabresPR) November 2, 2024
Zucker has scored one goal in three straight games and his goal tonight gives him his longest goal streak since scoring at least one goal in four straight games (5+0) with Pittsburgh from March 7-12, 2023.
— Buffalo Sabers PR (@SabresPR) November 2, 2024
This is just a snapshot of what Buffalo has gotten all season from Zucker, who also revived a stagnant group late in the second period when he and New York’s Oliver Wahlstrom got into a scuffle. His teammates appreciated it, as did Sabers fans who needed something to cheer about.
Zucker’s veteran presence and decision to try to fire up his guys even earned praise from Ruff at the post-game press conference.
Next: Buffalo takes on the road at Detroit on Saturday at 7:00 PM EST.