Dobes Says Sabres’ Taunts Lit A Fuse In Game 6

Jokes, chirps, and a little roadside bulletin-board material can travel a long way in the playoffs. Dobes says the hook in Game 6 and the Sabres crowd’s chants gave him something to take personally, and that usually tells you the competitive edge was already razor-thin. In a series like this, one moment that looks small from the press box can live in a goalie’s head for the next night and beyond.