Nov 28, 2014; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Tyler Ennis (63) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
My favorite moment of the 2014-2015 Buffalo Sabres season had to be the home game against the Montreal Canadiens on November 28. I was fortunate enough to be in attendance at First Niagara Center for the game and had a low seat near the Zamboni entrance, that corner.
If nothing else, the one thing that I’ll remember about this game is Tyler Ennis’ insane goal. You know which one I’m talking about – the no-look, backhand shot as he was falling to the ice. It hit the back of the net and gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead against a solid Habs team, made the crowd go absolutely insane, and it made highlight reels around the hockey world.
I’ll never forget it. I was sitting at that end of the ice, in the left corner (the move by Ennis happened in the right corner.) Something in my head told me “Hey, why don’t you take a video for Snapchat?” and I did – and I managed to capture Ennis’ move. It was a matter of impeccable timing and I couldn’t believe my eyes at that goal. It’s a shining moment in a season that I’d like to forget most of. It was a moment when the players were on point, the fans were excited and energized, and FNC was rockin’.
The Sabres retained that lead for quite a while, but eventually the Habs did tie it up. It was getting to be that point of the game where you start thinking “uh-oh, are we heading to overtime here?” when alas, Matt Moulson decided to be the hero. He tapped in the go-ahead goal with just 1:18 left in regulation, and again…. You could taste the energy in the crowd.
Then it was just a matter of holding your breath and hoping the Sabres could hold on for the win – which they did.
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