Sabres see signs of promise despite 12-year playoff drought
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo sees signs of Buffalo finally turning the corner as a team despite extending the NHL's worst playoff drought to a 12th yearAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tuch's hat trick leads Sabres to 6-3 win over Flyers
Alex Tuch had his second career hat trick, Jeff Skinner had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Okposo: "You See How Athletic He Is" | Sabres Live | Buffalo Sabres
MARCH 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Sabres' Russian player won't take part in Pride night warmup
Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing to not participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on Pride night wh...MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
"A Very Mature Game From Us" | Buffalo Sabres Captain Kyle Okposo Reacts To 2-0 Win Over Islanders
MARCH 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Okposo scores, Comrie gets shutout as Sabres beat Islanders
Kyle Okposo scored with 6 1/2 minutes remaining, Eric Comrie stopped 27 shots for his second career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Islanders 2-0MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First goal in eight games Okposo scored the game-winning goal in a 2-0 victory over the Islanders on Saturday.
Impact Okposo was in the left circle near the slot when Ilya Lyubushkin's shot from the right point hit the Isles' Anders Lee and deflected onto his stick. He made no mistake, ringing it off the near post and in past Semyon Varlamov. It was Okposo's first goal in eight games and just his third in 31 games. Yep -- the decline is real. He has 10 goals and 25 points in 65 games in the last year of his current contract. The 34-year-old winger and team captain will looking to continue to prove his leadership is worth a new deal in Buffalo, albeit at much less his current $6 million cap hit.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NHL team won't wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law
A National Hockey League team with a Russian player has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night, citing an anti-gay Kremlin law that could imperil...MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tippett's hat trick leads Flyers past Buffalo 5-2
Owen Tippett had his first career hat trick, Carter Hart made 34 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sabres preach patience to a young squad in playoff race
The Buffalo Sabres are emphasizing patience for the players who are having their first experience of a late-season NHL playoff raceMARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
"It's uncharacteristic of our group" | Buffalo Sabres Captain Kyle Okposo After Loss To Dallas
MARCH 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Bailey, Fasching lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Sabres
Josh Bailey and Hudson Fasching each had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ends four-game point drought Okposo netted a goal in Buffalo's 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday.
Impact Okposo scored early in the third period to tie the contest at 2-2, but the Islanders were able to regain the lead. He has eight goals and 23 points in 56 outings this season. Okposo snapped a four-game scoring drought.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
"They Stuck To Their Game Plan" | Buffalo Sabres Captain Kyle Okposo After Loss To Bruins
MARCH 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE
"We're Emotional Because We Care and Want to Win" | Kyle Okposo After Loss to Columbus
MARCH 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Lightning's Cernak suspended 2 games for elbowing Okposo Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak has been suspended for two games for elbowing Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo in the head
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Lightning's Cernak suspended 2 games for elbowing Okposo
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak has been suspended for two games for elbowing Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo in the headFEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cernak suspended 2 games for elbowing Okposo The elbowing occurred late in the third period of Thursday's game, which Buffalo won 6-5 in overtime.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sabres' Bench Irate After Lightning's Eric Cernak Catches Kyle Okposo Up High On Big Hit
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Okposo's shorthanded goal leads Sabres over Predators 5-3
Jack Quinn scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Buffalo Sabres a 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday nightJANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Okposo with the between-the-legs redirect!
JANUARY 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
"We Play 82 Games, They Won't All Go Our Way" | Kyle Okposo After Loss to Flyers
JANUARY 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE
"We Want To Play" | Buffalo Sabres Captain Kyle Okposo Before Game Against Detroit Red Wings
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Sabres take on the Bruins after Okposo's hat trick
The Buffalo Sabres visit the Boston Bruins after Kyle Okposo recorded a hat trick in the Sabres' 6-3 win over the Detroit Red WingsDECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Okposo's hat trick gives Sabres a big win and Buffalo a boost in blizzard's aftermath In their first home game since Dec. 13 and first game since Dec. 19, the Sabres beat the Red Wings 6-3 behind three Okposo goals.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
