Observations: Sabres' skid hits seven as goalie Eric Comrie is injured in loss to Senators
By Mike Harrington
News Sports Reporter
Updated
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) checks Ottawa Senators right wing Mathieu Joseph (21) as they skate after the puck through the crease of Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie (31) during a game on Nov. 16, 2022, in Ottawa, Ont. Comrie was injured on the collision and left a few minutes later.
On a night when it appeared that defense was optional, the Sabres got dumped by the bedraggled Vancouver Canucks, 5-4, before an announced crowd of 11,130 in KeyBank Center.
Determined to build upon a 38-goal breakout season, Thompson has made complacency his greatest enemy during the grind of the 82-game schedule. He stays on the ice after practice to hone nuances of his job as the Sabres’ most trusted center and wants to produce more than he did during his first season playing the position in the NHL.
The Golden Knights (13-2) extended their win streak to nine games with the 7-4 victory over the Sabres. The Sabres (7-7) have lost four in a row after falling apart defensively in the third period against Vegas.
The Buffalo Sabres took a 1-0 lead early in the first period, but couldn't capitalize as the Boston Bruins evened the score in the second period, then scored two goals in the third period for a 3-1 win.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) checks Ottawa Senators right wing Mathieu Joseph (21) as they skate after the puck through the crease of Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie (31) during a game on Nov. 16, 2022, in Ottawa, Ont. Comrie was injured on the collision and left a few minutes later.
