Regular-season games don’t begin until Oct. 12, when the Sabres host to the New York Rangers, but Levi’s 19-save performance in two periods against the Bruins was an encouraging start. Eight of those stops were on the penalty kill – the Sabres ranked 23rd in save percentage in those situations last season – and he faced a variety of situations that are invaluable for any young goalie.
His glove save on a point shot by Mason Lohrei only 2:05 into the game required a precise angle and well-timed butterfly. Levi looked as sharp as he did six months ago when he made his NHL debut, then took over the crease in a series of must-win games that ended with the Sabres finishing one point behind the Florida Panthers for the final playoff spot. The Bruins didn’t have a shot on goal in the second period until 9:42 in, and three of the six shots he faced occurred during that chaotic segment that earned a roar from the exhibition-sized crowd.
“We all know he’s excited to play and brings a lot of enthusiasm,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “His preparation is always stellar. You don’t know what these games are going to be like, but you’re not in a rhythm. It’s typically a lot more chaotic. It was in spurts only, which meant he had to concentrate and keep his focus during some long stretches of not a lot of action. When there was action around him, he was sharp.”
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He wasn’t letting anything in if he played the 3rd he was on
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Regular-season games don’t begin until Oct. 12, when the Sabres host to the New York Rangers, but Levi’s 19-save performance in two periods against the Bruins was an encouraging start. Eight of those stops were on the penalty kill – the Sabres ranked 23rd in save percentage in those situations last season – and he faced a variety of situations that are invaluable for any young goalie.
His glove save on a point shot by Mason Lohrei only 2:05 into the game required a precise angle and well-timed butterfly. Levi looked as sharp as he did six months ago when he made his NHL debut, then took over the crease in a series of must-win games that ended with the Sabres finishing one point behind the Florida Panthers for the final playoff spot.
The Bruins didn’t have a shot on goal in the second period until 9:42 in, and three of the six shots he faced occurred during that chaotic segment that earned a roar from the exhibition-sized crowd.
“We all know he’s excited to play and brings a lot of enthusiasm,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “His preparation is always stellar. You don’t know what these games are going to be like, but you’re not in a rhythm. It’s typically a lot more chaotic. It was in spurts only, which meant he had to concentrate and keep his focus during some long stretches of not a lot of action. When there was action around him, he was sharp.”
He wasn’t letting anything in if he played the 3rd he was on