This was honestly not fun to watch...

Taking a closer look at what was ultimately a fairly boring affair as the Buffalo Sabres got dummied 5-1 by the New York Rangers. We'll talk that and more in tonight's NHL hockey video!

[@jonathanharvey5153]

I’m missing how this was not a fun game, very physical and entertaining, bummer that buffalo lost.

[@EckHockey]

I mention in video but it was honestly a defensive clinic by the rangers which was boring at times

[@Looch1717]

@@EckHockey Translation "I needed a clickbaity title so I went with this".

[@benny7929]

@@EckHockeyshutup eck hockey

[@MitchyM115]

@@EckHockeyit made it better, some of the shot blocking was probably better than seeing 5 goals go in

[@williaml-we3oz]

@@benny7929 lmao seriously?

[@twintimeproductions8700]

Great game for Lafreniere! He played physical and was the most visible player on the ice.

[@codycigar6542]

I highly enjoyed this game. Was not bored at all. LFGR.

[@gabrielidusogie9189]

Can’t wait for you to cover Gus Bus’ 41 save shut out. MN defense could’ve used some work. Trouble clearing the zone and often 5 on 5 looked like PKs and then there was Foligno taking a stupid penalty right as a previous PK was ending but all in all we got a Rookie goal and Ek scoring in the power play with Boldy getting a point for the assist to Faber. Scary game for MN but MN sports pretty much rely on miracles for the majority of their regular season bouts

[@Relive-Anime]

I thought the Rangers playing defense with their new system was awesome! It's a very positive change and gives me a lot of hope for the future(I also cashed on the under goals in this one so very fun if you ask me xp)

[@bdonaghu]

As a Sabres fan, this was an incredibly frustrating game to watch. The Rangers were playing the most boring style of hockey. Very effective, but just a total buzz-kill...

[@bryantbarnhart3631]

Watching a team go to a 1-3-1 trap from the second period on makes me want to smash my head into a wall. I know it wins hockey games but my god it's the NHLs version of Ambien.

[@bryantbarnhart3631]

@@criddlexd Right. It's effective. And boring.

[@bjkloss]

Neutral zone trap makes for boring games. Its the reason the devils and lightning of the 2000s were so fucking boring to watch even though they won a lot. Honestly I do worry that level of shot blocking may not be sustainable over 82 games and hoping for sucess in thr playoffs as well. I know "every game counts" but seems like a recipe for a lot of injuries.

[@kingpin08918]

Yeah as a sabres fan this was not fun to watch. They looked out of sync. There was no flow at all. It was a combination of the puck hopping all over the place( maybe that's just me but the puck looked bouncy all game), missed passes, lots of rushes that they were outmanned on, and no sustained pressure. Kudos to the rangers. They used there 1-3-1 neutral zone defense to a T and caused a lot of those disruptions and all those blocked shots. They played well. Ah well... hopefully the next game is better for us.

[@cope847]

They blocked half of the shots. It was unbelievably frustrating. Just sloppy play by Buffalo all night. Missed passes, missed shots, poor puck control. It was rough.

[@giff74]

As a Buffalo fan it felt like the same old Sabres with pretty bad team defense.

[@30AndHatingIt]

Hey, cheer up, Kane’s not here. You should be on cloud 9.

[@williamfurdyn5334]

@@30AndHatingItThe Sabres Need Patrick Kane more than they realize

[@joshciviletti3032]

Also can’t win face offs and we still have a one dimensional power play. Issues from last year not addressed.

[@danevertt3210]

@@williamfurdyn5334no, they don’t. Generally, there forward group is great and they score a ton of goals

[@williamfurdyn5334]

@@danevertt3210 And how many hockey games does scoring goals win?!?

[@1rtt1]

Lafreniere didn't play all that bad. The team as a whole played very good. Tonight was a good night. There were still mistakes made. But none terrible and they recovered well. Hope they can keep it going, but it is an 82 game season with a lot of teams to play. I was surprised at Buffalo's play. Thought they would be more dynamic and faster.

[@j8velo]

"didn't play all that bad"? He was one of the best players on the ice.

[@goldenspatian517]

Bro was a +2 so he’s played really good

[@dcaf94]

@@goldenspatian517 +/- isn't a great stat but yeah he was great. Rangers had 91% of expected goals for and didn't allow a single shot against at 5v5 with Laf on the ice. Just dominant stuff.

[@1rtt1]

@@j8velo OK

[@1rtt1]

I bet you 3 think he was the reason for the neutral zone turnover that he scored on and actually passed the puck to Panarin on Panarin's goal. Watch the replays and your initial beliefs would be proven wrong. Even though Michaletti for some stupid reason said Lafreniere caused the neutral zone turnover he was at the bottom of the screen no where's near the play and was fed a beautiful pass by Panarin as he stood unattended to the goalies right. He was the recipient of everyone elses hard work. But kudo's to him for being in the right spot. And Kudo's to him for being in the right spot to disrupt the Sabres trying to get the puck up the ice when Panarin scored but he didn't make that pass the puck bounced over his stick and the Sabre panicked and swiped the puck to Panarin. More luck then all out great play on those two plays. Yes he handled the puck well and wasn't puck watching as much as he usually does. So yes he didn't play all that bad.

[@psx2rulz2]

Don't be smug about it...its your team winning, ofc its fun to watch.

[@lanalev665]

Defense wins. Flashy offense is fun in the regular season but the Devils got shut down by the defensive clinic of Carolina

[@chizorama]

Yep, tell it to the Oilers as well.

[@MatsLM]

What noticed is that the Sabres did the same mistakes the Devils did during the playoffs. Leaving Kreisler alone in front for the goalie.

[@steamr0ll]

If the playoffs started tomorrow I would like the Rangers' chances, haha. Great game, keep the Rangers content coming man!

[@devilsharvest4375]

You’re not gonna show the amazing hip check for buffalo?

[@Altiveda]

Forgettable when you get blown out. Wasn't much power either just good leverage.

[@devilsharvest4375]

@@Altiveda a good hits a good hit, I don’t really care about either of these teams but that was a highlight of the game for sure

[@dmleibo]

The big difference I noticed between last night and last season (granted, just 1 game so far) was the team-wide support in the defensive zone. Last season, if a defenseman like Trouba lost the puck, he was all alone to defend the counter because every player couldn’t wait to get on the attack. They weren’t perfect last night but they supported each other positionally in the D zone which made mistakes far less deadly. Last night’s game showed more positional awareness, structure, and patience than last season and it was nice to see.

[@Hockeyyekcoh]

The crazy thing is that the Sabres didn’t play badly, they just couldn’t do anything

[@Nalleteus]

That Panarin shot was very good, much harder for goalie than top corner IT was perfect shot.

[@timothymacdonnell9079]

This sounded like a very fun game to watch.

[@_enzod_8978]

Watched this live, amazing game to watch live. Entertaining af, still felt bad for the sabers, rough game for them. Especially the shot handed goal, a lot of people left after that happened in the third.

[@JimmyJames74]

I'm glad I'm a Rangers and a Canucks fan

[@KennyMeeksDrums]

Actually played a full 60 minutes and looked in control the whole time. Who is this team? 👀

[@Kxller44]

Levi is absolutely ready, I just think everyone need's to lighten up their thought of him, he's still not at the "carry the team" level, but if he's handed decent defense, he can absolutely get it done.

[@patb4691]

G1 was just GRT, With 7 of first 10 games on the Rd, hoping for .500 record, LGR!!

[@commie22]

I had fun watching my team play a sound two-way game. Wide open games with back and forth action are fun too, but that’s not the kind of game the Rangers are built to play. For example, watching the Devils spank them in a fast-paced, open game was not fun (for me)

[@filakaspar8528]

what do you think about nashville game?

[@30AndHatingIt]

Rick Jeannerate’s widow is in the building and the Sabres come out like that? Disgusting.

[@mistertitanic]

Someone ought to talk about the Wild Panthers game and Gustaffson's 41 shot shutout in the season opener.

[@rjbrown6942]

If my Dad was still with us he would be so stoked.Hope they keep it up. LGR

[@CashMunney826]

Watching this game as a neutral fan. Not taking anything away from the Rangers and their shot blocking clinic on the penalty-kill, but Buffalo's PP was ungodly predictable compared to what you see from the elite PP's in this league, like the Oilers, Leafs, Lightning. Slow puck movement to the outside, where Dahlin/Tage/Skinner took turns taking one timers. Need to move the puck faster, and utilize more of the ice to create space. The Rangers smartly just chilled in a triangle and paid the price physically with the shot blocks.

[@EckHockey]

Agreed

[@kentvonmiddledorm677]

Great fun! Buff is a solid young team. Go Rangers.

[@Hockeyjoey29]

Yeah they blocked a lot of shots but then you gotta ask why we are taking shots with defenders 5 feet in front of us with no lane to get the puck on net. Also the sabres passing and breakouts were just so sloppy.

[@patrickmyers5670]

As a Northeastern fan I’ve got a lot of faith in Levi but he’s just not looking as strong as he did last year

[@paullastnamehere3295]

Sabres Defense was pitiful as always. I've seen old guys with hangovers play better D.

[@baconblaster6422]

I thought Rangers looked great, just worried how sustainable it is to play all season like this.

[@quinnpaszkowski902]

Levi wasn't the issue, sure a larger goalie may have had a better chance on a few of those. Buffalo just gave up prime scoring opportunities that left him out to dry. The panarin goal, yea maybe... but that was also a perfect shot off the post above the pad. *Not a Buffalo fan btw*

[@szym_0]

Rangers/Oilers fan. Glad I can have something to be happy about

[@JustaComment93]

This was amazing to watch.

[@pkake1319]

Locking up their stars, who then lay a turd like that on opening night. On to the rangers, they played hard, but i dont see that as sustainable for 82 games. Blocking shots like that is bound to create injuries

[@cmills-fl4gn]

Rangers got a coach that knows how bad their defenders are individually so he has them play the trap. The physicality was a good watch in the 1st but overall the game was boring.

[@novanator3355]

casually ignores how the rangers got the powerplay for the 2nd goal...

[@zeusthechosen]

Rangers did the same thing last year against tampa.

[@markhayes789]

It would be tough to lay down in front of a slap shot in the first game or two. Ballsy

[@acerock013]

i thought we looked good tonight. the preseason looked dreadful for us, but i always take that to be a good thing. They came out fast and i don't have much criticism for anyone.

[@aidan30_]

They played on top all night that’s what I expect from them all season but I’m hoping against a team like the Devils

[@haydenwhite5877]

I Love UPL and think he can be a elite starter in the league, however the sabers need a superstar in goal and you have to hope that Levi is just that

[@aapoheikkila5542]

UPL is just an average fringe starter at best

[@choochootrain6185]

I went to 5o devon levi college games and hes somethig alright

[@frankt285]

Rangers were physical, did well defensively, special teams plus; Shesty were focused and, not lackadaisical.. 😮😮😮 Shesty should've gotten the shut-out... Nonetheless, happy with an all round solid team effort...

[@rivahkillah]

What's with all the bots commenting on hockey videos this year? This channel, SportsNet, THG, ...

[@tallesttreeintheforest]

this has been buffalo problem for years... they want to market this "young and exciting" playstyle, which im certainly in favor for.. but when they go up against a defensive structure, they dont seem to be able to attack, or play with weight. you breakdown stationary neutral zone traps with speed and quickness, and if you do no like what you, you play the puck possession game, and restart. if you force passes into the locked system, you are doing exactly what the other team wants you to do. buy hey listen guys, may the hockey gods punish those to play a ice hockey that leeches the fun out of the product. im still a believer in this buffalo group, the only think i would want is another offensive big piece in their top 6, you need offensive depth to break down other teams, especially defensive teams.

[@danevertt3210]

They played against the trap……it’s the most effective defensive style to execute and it’s totally boring to watch

[@christophelarochelle8052]

I got a video on my phone of Lafranière and my sister super drunk and making a tik tik to one of Taylor Swift's songs.

[@Lil6Anar6hy6]

Blocking shots is enjoying

[@dochollywood4266]

I wish we got the first pick the year Hughes was #1 💔

[@lukegall6320]

any news on kane?

[@JakeStevyson]

Yeah, Haven't seen Kane for awhile he seems to be quietly.. Also I didn't his ex-teammate Toews..

[@MrOffroadjunkie]

Who cares

[@lyfteeng6181]

It's still not zibbinyjad

[@jonnymart21]

Since you’re a rangers fan can you just make a rangers only channel

[@Lelouch999]

Feel sorry for the rangers and the fans. Laviolettes system is old, slow and boring to watch. Made the caps so boring to watch. My condolences.

[@Lelouch999]

@@user-hs7qf5vv2n well we sucked and we were boring. No way we’re winning a cup with our team right now but I at least want to see our guys out having fun. Forwards weren’t allowed to rotate on D at all or come out towards the point in the Offensive zone last year. First game this year guys are rotating and getting looks from the point.

[@itslouiemoo8018]

Well we all know how the Ramgers go, no matter who's on the team. They can play like the best team in the league one game and then the next, the worst team in the league.

[@eternalstormz8025]

hello!

[@moodlampActual]

You know what was actually painful to watch? Werenski going off after a knee to knee hit. Dude and the team cant catch a break. Cmon man

[@edited1325]

8 million for 7 years

[@MrOffroadjunkie]

Yea bit of a head scatcher overpaid by a few mil

[@danevertt3210]

No way

[@bjarczyk]

I thought the game was awesome. I was 9 rows from the ice. The Rangers played remarkable defense.

[@abrahamben-dayan9843]

I love your content, but this title was kind of clickbaity. I think this game was extremely fun to watch. Had physicality, 5 goals + 1 shorty, and honestly good defense is fun to watch also imo. But hey you’re entitled to your opinion, if that’s what you genuinely thought

[@coyote4237]

Sabres were so fun to watch last year. Tonight was meh.....

[@sewdz]

levi looks sketchy but ofc time will tell... hopefully that doesnt ruin playoffs chance... need to see the sabres in

[@frederickglass1583]

You wanna know why the Sabres are called BuffaLOL....?

[@danevertt3210]

@@frederickglass1583 shut up

[@tommy_vids]

As a rags fan I had a ton of fun. I was laughing my ass off at how many shots the rangers got in front of lol

[@TheSnapback]

Just saying, rags is an insult lol. That would be like the Isles calling themselves fish sticks 😂

[@86cutty442]

lol sounds like an isles fan to me

[@tommy_vids]

@@TheSnapback Lol, I've been following the rangers my entire life and never heard "rags" used as an insult. I think it's a term of endearment

[@williamfurdyn5334]

@@TheSnapbackor Sabres fans calling them the “Sabs” 😂😂

[@TheSnapback]

@@tommy_vids nah it's always been a derogatory term, you can look it up. Usually the only people who call us rags are our rivals. Ever heard of the term rags to riches? Rags is a word for poverty, which is why it is an insult.

[@seand7151]

Rangers gonna win cup

[@aidan_asparro6208]

Stop the 🧢

[@trevnev2780]

>rangers win >not fun cmon now.....

[@nosna9116]

Why was this not fun to watch lol

[@eastonmedved9777]

Didn’t look like fun to watch

[@eoinfrompartsunknown]

I had a lot of fun watching the oiler's last game

[@tylergirbav2054]

Krieder is a dirty player

[@averagecartoonfan3519]

cry

[@whatupdoggy44]

If winning is boring hahahaha can’t make everyone happy awful opinion though

[@williamfurdyn5334]

Aaaaaannnnddddd the Sabres still suck 😂😂😂

[@danevertt3210]

Your troll game is top notch

[@williamfurdyn5334]

@@danevertt3210 I have no game. The Sabres existing make my existence.

[@williamfurdyn5334]

@@danevertt3210 the Sabres re signed Kyle Okposo 6 years removed from a concussion; Ryan Reaves is killing people with his fist. Bro.. GET THE RIGHT PLAYER

[@williamfurdyn5334]

@@danevertt3210 0-2 brother!!!! LFG!!!!!

[@danevertt3210]

@@williamfurdyn5334 there’s 82 games dude……..do you get bent outta shape every lose?

[@calvinw8470]

Negative as usual.

[@bassman19944]

Please, can you at least pronounce Mika's name correctly? He's been with the Rangers of 7 years, for crying out loud. It's ZiBANejad, with an a, not Zibinejad with an i.

[@Aviation.addict]

to be honest, I think Shesterkin is doing good for Lundqvist's replacement. I also never really like Georgiov

[@peterusso2038]

Not fun to watch ?? It was played like a playoff game. What type of fan are you ?? You lose any credibility you may of had lol