{'byline': 'by Pat Malacaro', 'hosts': '', 'byline_sources': 'WGR Sports Radio 550', 'audience_id': '', 'original_station': [{'station': 'wgr550', 'path': 'wgr550/sports/sabres/game-night-sabres-welcome-new-york-islanders'}], 'syndicated_items': [{'station': 'wcmf', 'path': '/wcmf/sports/buffalo-sabres/game-night-sabres-welcome-new-york-islanders'}, {'station': 'thefanrochester', 'path': '/thefanrochester/sports/buffalo-sabres/game-night-sabres-welcome-new-york-islanders'}], 'original_item': {'_index': 'published-content_v44', '_type': '_doc', '_score': None, '_source': {'date': '2024-11-02T01:00:00.000+00:00', 'lead': [{'data': {'title': "Lindy Ruff speaks on Sabres' scoring and play at 5-on-5 in the early goings of the 2024-25 season", 'thumbnail_url': 'https://s1.dmcdn.net/v/XELy61d65XQBEiv84', 'id': 'x97v6rq', 'created_time': 1729623318, 'mode': 'vod', 'private_id': 'k5KkpBcV8IOSekBIPhI', 'owner': 'x2yitd8', 'description': 'Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, to speak on his team\'s scoring and play at 5-on-5, while also addresses what the group needs to improve upon in the early goings of the 2024-25 season.', 'channel': 'sport', 'tags': ['WGRAM', 'Buffalo Sabres', 'NHL', 'Lindy Ruff', 'WGR'], 'private': False, 'addPublic': True}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/dailymotion/instances/cm2zq4o2w000k357pt180j2m0@published'}], 'slug': 'game-night-sabres-welcome-new-york-islanders', 'tags': ['WGR', 'Hockey', 'NHL', 'Buffalo Sabres', 'New York Islanders', 'BREAKING NEWS', 'Jason Zucker', 'Owen Power', 'Dylan Cozens'], 'feeds': {'msn': True, 'rss': True, 'postup': True, 'facebook': True, 'newsfeed': True, 'sitemaps': True, 'frequency': True, 'smartNews': True, 'apple-news': False, 'smart-news': True, 'most-popular': True, 'reversechron': True, 'google-news-feed': True}, 'hosts': [], 'adTags': {'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/ad-tags/instances/cm2zcsequ000a01r8ktt3k3jo@published'}, 'byline': [{'names': [{'name': 'Pat Malacaro', 'text': 'Pat Malacaro', 'slug': 'pat-malacaro'}], 'sources': [{'text': 'WGR Sports Radio 550'}], 'hosts': [], 'prefix': 'by'}], 'teaser': 'Sabres unable to come back against Islanders', 'authors': ['Pat Malacaro'], 'content': [{'data': {'text': '<strong>Buffalo, N.Y. 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Dylan Cozens was able to score his first goal of the season on a chance at the side of the net.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zd9dq6002u357pg4nqhgqx@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Zucker re-directed the puck right to Cozens, as the veteran winger and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin were credited with the assists to give Buffalo a short-lived 1-0 lead.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zdcffn0036357pu11e56z4@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1852494366037737523', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cozey gets his first of the season 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> | RYSE Energy Drink <a href="https://t.co/n1NEqvAxxK">pic.twitter.com/n1NEqvAxxK</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1852494366037737523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm2zdc8t80030357pj9hj8jie@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Bo Horvat was able to convert on a partial breakaway and beat Sabres goalie Devon Levi to even the score, 1-1. His fourth goal of the season came just 40 seconds after Cozens' power play goal.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zdd8ri003d357pes1w8jck@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'New York was able to gain the lead early in the second period after successfully killing off two penalties. It included 24 seconds of a two-man advantage for the Sabres.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zezgjt0042357pmg4jvazt@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'However, soon after the penalties expired, rookie winger Maxim Tsyplakov was able to score his second goal of the season and give the Islanders a 2-1 lead.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm31w4gck000f357phi8juatk@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The game was momentarily stopped after Jordan Greenway delivered a hit along the boards to Mike Reilly. The Islanders defenseman was tended to by trainers from both teams before eventually being helped off the ice.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zfjrjn0048357plgskgwxo@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/SabresPlays/status/1852508854438732211', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Greenway hit on Mike Reilly. He hit his head on the ice when coming down. scary stuff <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sabrehood?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sabrehood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/isles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#isles</a> <a href="https://t.co/hzFYkE6NyE">pic.twitter.com/hzFYkE6NyE</a></p>— Buffalo Hockey Moments (@SabresPlays) <a href="https://twitter.com/SabresPlays/status/1852508854438732211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm2zfkvh7004e357pf3yoqhj7@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Greenway was originally assessed a five-minute major penalty, but it was rescinded by the officials after the automatic review during the delay.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zfl5ag004k357ph5gblbm4@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Islanders extended their lead to 3-1 in the second period thanks to a power play goal midway through the period. Kyle Palmieri benefited from a no-look pass from Tsyplakov, and scored his fifth goal of the year.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zfr59e004q357p6qb9hpyf@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The goal came while defenseman Bowen Byram was in the penalty box for hooking.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm31w88tm000j357pmzfmn4x3@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Buffalo had an early chance in the third period after Zucker was awarded a penalty shot nearly five minutes into the frame. However, it was while at 5-on-5 where Zucker trimmed the Sabres' deficit to one. He tipped a shot from Tage Thompson into the net to make it a 3-2 contest.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zh60880058357pxyz0w09l@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1852522202454696128', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">~Howe~ you doin', Zucker? <a href="https://t.co/yBCNIgRSqD">pic.twitter.com/yBCNIgRSqD</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1852522202454696128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm2zha4cb005e357p3jl7qqku@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'New York was able to answer, though, with a fortuitous bounce off the boards right to Jean-Gabriel Pageau. The forward was able to slide the puck into the open net for a 4-2 Islanders lead nearly midway through the third period.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zhclwa005k357pd6jnhqg5@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Sabres were able to score with just over a minute remaining in regulation to get back to within a goal, 4-3. Owen Power was able to score on a second chance opportunity at the top of the crease.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zi549j005w357pp73j9327@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The goal came with Levi pulled in favor of the extra attacker.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm31wdy1m000u357pfspw27f0@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/SabresPlays/status/1852527995962990959', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Owen Power, 4-3 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sabrehood?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sabrehood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/isles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#isles</a> <a href="https://t.co/JvasJG2Ygo">pic.twitter.com/JvasJG2Ygo</a></p>— Buffalo Hockey Moments (@SabresPlays) <a href="https://twitter.com/SabresPlays/status/1852527995962990959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cm2zi7pbc0062357p47o7hhi1@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Buffalo had a few more chances in the final minute of play, but were unable to get the game-tying goal and send the game to overtime.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zi87mf0068357p8022lycn@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<iframe src="https://embed.radio.com?slug=WGR550&type=station" style="border:0;height:136px;width:100%;overflow:hidden"></iframe>', 'isIframe': True, 'componentVariation': 'html-embed', 'fbInstantArticleHtml': '<iframe src="https://embed.radio.com?slug=WGR550&type=station" style="border:0;height:136px;width:100%;overflow:hidden"></iframe>'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/html-embed/instances/cm2zii3sn0076357pcff1hbtt@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zdekyn003q357pkjoqwnpk@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>Goal Summary</em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zqdgri001y357phh4bs2zy@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>First Period</strong><br /><strong>BUF</strong>: 9:03 - <strong>Dylan Cozens </strong>(1) PPG (Jason Zucker, Rasmus Dahlin)<br /><strong>NYI</strong>: 9:43 - <strong>Bo Horvat </strong>(4) (Anders Lee)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zdf2lj003w357p1y41aeyd@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Second Period</strong><br /><strong>BUF</strong>: NONE<br /><strong>NYI</strong>: 5:25 - <strong>Maxim Tsyplakov </strong>(2) (unassisted). 12:20 - <strong>Kyle Palmieri </strong>(5) PPG (Maxim Tsyplakov, Simon Holmstrom)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zfskwk004w357pbiqnq7tp@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Third Period</strong><br /><strong>BUF</strong>: 5:27 - <strong>Jason Zucker </strong>(3) (Tage Thompson, Bowen Byram). 18:59 - <strong>Owen Power </strong>(3) ENG (Ryan McLeod, Bowen Byram)<br /><strong>NYI</strong>: 8:08 - <strong>Jean</strong>-<strong>Gabriel Pageau </strong>(2) (Bo Horvat, Anders Lee)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zhv586005q357pq2zfm923@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zqbo7x001a357p6pcnu2s1@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-nyi/2024/11/01/2024020169/boxscore"><strong><em>STATS OF THE GAME:</em></strong></a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zqbuj8001f357p5vksfy3h@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>----------</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zqce3f001k357pltb0rsuf@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Three Stars of the Game:</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm2zi903q006e357pvo3nea5u@published'}, {'data': {'text': '1.) 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