Owen Power

Tage Thompson scored the winner and added an assist as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Tuesday night.

"We don't have to play Buffalo anymore this year." "We've shown we're not interested in competing and playing and winning. "You've got to keep it in perspective," Granato said. "We just didn't play well," Matthews said. "Tremendous job," Buffalo head coach Don Granato said of the 19-year-old. "This sport, it could go the other way. "You wish that you didn't have nights like this," Keefe said. "I was pretty calm, but obviously there were some nerves," the native of nearby Mississauga, Ont., said after finishing with nearly 20 minutes of ice time and a plus-2 rating. "I've gotten to know him a little bit over the years," said Matthews, who scored four times on Anderson in his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators. "He gave them a chance to win. We had some good opportunities. Sabres defenceman Owen Power — the No. 1 pick at the 2021 draft — made his NHL debut after signing an entry-level contract last week. "We've been no-shows in all four [games].

2021 No. 1 pick Owen Power is projected to make his NHL debut tonight with the Sabres in their game against the Maple Leafs.

Power and the Sabres agreed to a three-year, $5.55 million entry-level contract on April 8. Power's not flashy with the puck, you won't see him flying up end-to-end weaving in and out of defenders. In his sophomore season in the NCAA, Power took another step forward in offensive development. Power finished his career at Michigan with six goals and 42 assists for 48 points in 59 games. With Jack Eichel no longer in Buffalo, Power is the potential next face of the franchise. He isn't afraid to throw a big hit or two either.

The thing that stands out about Owen Power is how much he stands out. A bulldozing unicorn drafted head of his class, he could be the next Hedman or ...

Owen only knows there will be “a lot” of them in the seats. “You saw the stick-banging when Owen went in there and you can see a group of 20-some guys completely immersed in themselves and nothing else in the moment. The coach has been careful not to inundate Power with too much information about systems. “He's a huge kid who can really skate,” Giordano says. It's fun to be a part of as a coach.” "Anyone's NHL debut is a really special moment, but to be able to have it in my hometown with all my family here, I think just makes it that much better. “Then how he skates with the size and how he handles the puck. "It's going to be pretty cool," Power said. He handles it well — especially when he puts his hockey gear on,” Granato says. Jokiharju marvelled at all the nerves he doesn’t show on the ice. (The D-men were giddily oblivious that they were insulting each other by wanting a switch.) "Nobody's the saviour," Buffalo head coach Don Granato said.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power will make his debut tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a highly-anticipated matchup.

Casey Fitzgerald is projected to start on the third line alongside Jacob Bryson. Like Samuelsson, Fitzgerald is garnering a reputation as a big hitter, having logged 70 in just 25 games. Samuelsson has quickly built a reputation as a bit hitter, having recorded nine hits in his previous two contests. Power completes three defensive pairings where each member projected to be in action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, per The Morning Puck is 25 or younger.

The defenseman wanted a shot at an NCAA title on a stacked University of Michigan team after their championship dreams ended just before the start of the 2021 ...

It’s fun to be a part of as a coach. There’s finally some sunshine poking through the years of rain, which will set up a 2022-23 NHL season where expectations will be back in Buffalo. The 2018 No. 1 overall pick faced high expectations when he arrived in Buffalo to help turnaround a franchise in a tailspin. “He’s a young kid, he’s here to learn,” Dahlin said. That’s fun to watch as a coach.” Things didn’t go that way, and while the Swedish defenseman was putting up 13 goals and 84 points in his first two seasons, the wins were hard to come by. There are eight games remaining in Buffalo’s season, and these next two weeks will provide Power with a good introduction to the NHL game. Success doesn’t happen overnight, especially for a team that’s been run like the Sabres have over the past decade. He ran the power play and improved his decision-making in both zones. These guys know how to play games, so we don’t want to throw a lot at him. “We haven’t thrown a lot of information at Owen,” said Sabres head coach Don Granato. “I don’t want information overload. Power used his second season in Michigan to refine his game.

The Buffalo Sabres signed defenseman Owen Power, who will be making his highly anticipated NHL debut tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

He added: “The outdoor game was a home game for us but it was in Canada and the outcome favored us, so I’m sure there’s lots of people that remember that very well, foremost the team we’re playing. But you’d never be able to tell on the ice. So, yeah, it’s a combination that I’ve been on the other side of a lot, very familiar with it. “He seems like such a calm, calm guy. Matthews hasn’t been held pointless since the Heritage Classic. The Sabres signed defenseman Owen Power, the first overall pick who will be making his highly anticipated NHL debut tonight.

After being selected with the first overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, defenseman Owen Power is set to make his debut with the Buffalo Sabres.

Now, Power enters the lineup, and it begins to feel as though the future of the Sabres is here. Tage Thompson has had a career year, while Alex Tuch has emerged as a potential cornerstone for the franchise. Buffalo moved former captain Jack Eichel earlier this year, and it has seemingly freed the entire organization to operate at a higher level.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power makes his way to the ice during a morning skate prior to playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, ...

He would be the first American-born player in NHL history to reach 60 goals. "There's gonna be a lot going on in his head so just try and simplify as much as he can and just play," said winger Kyle Okposo. "He seems like such a calm guy. He's just smooth, seems like it's been in the league a long time." And the more we can get in situations like this, the faster his acclimation is going to be." Power took an optional morning skate in advance of the contest and is expected to be paired with Henri Jokiharju. Matthews broke the franchise's single-season goal record with his 55th of the year Thursday in Dallas, breaking the mark of 54 set by Rick Vaive in 1981-82.

Kyle Okposo, Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner and Rasmus Dahlin scored for the Sabres (27-37-11), who snapped a three-game skid and defeated Toronto three ...

His comfort there – remember, Dahlin played his off-hand side in the Swedish Hockey League – will create additional options for Granato with Power on the roster. This wasn’t the first time Dahlin has played the right side in the NHL. He saw some time there early this season. He received a pass in the slot from Alex Tuch during a power play and beat Kallgren five-hole. The goals by Thompson and Skinner were possible because of Tuch, who had his 10th multi-point game as a Sabre. Tuch has 10 goals and 35 points in 43 games since joining Buffalo’s lineup. He wasn’t on either power-play unit, and he wasn’t eager to skate deep into the offensive zone. After Toronto’s Timothy Liljegren tied the score, the Sabres roared back to take the lead with Thompson scoring his 32nd goal of the season. There were few one-on-one battles Power didn’t win, even when he competed against eventual national champion Denver at the Frozen Four in Boston on Thursday. He quickly adjusted to the size, speed and strength of NHL competition. Okposo’s 19th goal of the season, his highest total since 2015-16, gave Buffalo a 1-0 lead at 7:25 into the game. Cameras were fixated on Power during the national anthems, only moments before he was on the ice for opening puck drop. On the road, Buffalo has the second line change, meaning Toronto could choose which forward line to put on the ice against Power. At only 19 years old, Power finished with 19:50 of ice time and a plus-2 rating on defense. It was one of several notable plays made by Power in his long-awaited NHL debut in Scotiabank Arena, only 25 miles from his hometown of Mississauga, Ontario.