'The Habs won the shootout, 2-1, on Michael Pezzetta's goal in Round 6 – which he celebrated with a riding of the stick a la longtime Toronto enforcer Tiger Williams, to the delight of the Montreal fans in the crowd of 16,435.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Lukas Rousek gets first NHL goal as Thompson-less Sabres fall to Habs in shootout
The Sabres Report - Mar 28, 2023
Buffalo Sabres' Ilya Lyubushkin sitting out warmups on Pride night for safety concerns
'Lyubushkin, who joined the Sabres on a two-year contract in July, returns to his home country each summer, where he and his wife have family. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an expanded anti-gay law in December that outlaws any forms of so-called LGBTQ "propaganda" through adverting, books, film and theater productions, among other forms of media.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin sitting out warmups on Pride night for safety concerns
Canadiens spoil Lukas Rousek’s debut; Sabres’ Tage Thompson out with injury
'A victory over the Canadiens at KeyBank Center would’ve moved the Sabres to within one point of the struggling Florida Panthers and four points of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who own that coveted last playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens spoil Lukas Rousek’s debut; Sabres’ Tage Thompson out with injury
Safety concerns keep Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin out of Pride Night warm-up
'In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a bill that makes it illegal to spread “LGBTQ propaganda.” Lyubushkin returns to Russia with his family during the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Safety concerns keep Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin out of Pride Night warm-up
Pezzetta scores shootout winner; Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3
'“Just a little hesitation,” forward JJ Peterka said of the Sabres third-period lapse. “We didn’t play with much energy and we didn’t play that aggressive as we played the two periods before. I think that was the difference.”' … [Read more...] about Pezzetta scores shootout winner; Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3
Sabres’ Russian player won’t take part in Pride night warmup
'The 28-year-old defenseman was Buffalo’s only healthy player not to take part in the warmups, before participating in the game. The remaining players took the ice wearing dark blue jerseys with the Sabres logo on the front encircled by a rainbow-colored outline, the same design as the team used for its social media avatar throughout the day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Russian player won’t take part in Pride night warmup
Ilya Lyubushkin won't take part in warmups on Sabres' Pride Night, cites Russia's anti-gay law
'Lyubushkin is originally from Moscow and still has family that lives in Russia. He also visits the country during the offseason. The Sabres do still plan to wear Pride jerseys during warmups on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Ilya Lyubushkin won’t take part in warmups on Sabres’ Pride Night, cites Russia’s anti-gay law
Sabres fall in shootout against Montreal
'Both teams had chances in the extra period, especially with a power play chance for Montreal. Peyton Krebs was called for cross-checking halfway through the period to give the Canadiens a four-on-three opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in shootout against Montreal
Sabres fall to Canadiens in lengthy shootout at KeyBank Center
'Buffalo had the early chances in overtime but a power-play opportunity for the Canadiens put the pressure on the Sabres defense. But Rasmus Dahlin rose to the occasion to keep Montreal off the scoreboard. So after 65 minutes of play this contest had to end in shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Canadiens in lengthy shootout at KeyBank Center
Sabres let point slip away in shootout loss
'The narrow space between winning and losing cost the Sabres a crucial point in the closing stretch of the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Sabres let point slip away in shootout loss
NHL Pride Night controversy: Lyubushkin sits out, fears Russian retribution
'Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing not to participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on the team’s Pride night, when players are expected to wear rainbow-colored jerseys in support of the LGBTQ+ community.' … [Read more...] about NHL Pride Night controversy: Lyubushkin sits out, fears Russian retribution
The Sabres Report - Mar 27, 2023
Dylan Cozens continues to rise for Sabres in breakout season
'Cozens has two goals and five points with 10 shots on goal in his last three games. Finishing the pass from Quinn made Cozens the first Sabre with 28 goals in an age 21 or younger season since Pierre Turgeon (32) and Alexander Mogilny (30) in 1990-91.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens continues to rise for Sabres in breakout season
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson will likely keep gutting out injury
'“As long as he can fight through it, tolerate any pain that there might be, the decision is his (whether to play),” coach Don Granato told reporters Saturday in New York following the Sabres’ 2-0 win over the Islanders. “With the tolerance threshold, only he knows.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson will likely keep gutting out injury
Monday's Montreal Coverage
March 27, 2023: Canadiens at Sabres — five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Skinny hope, threesomes and young firsts (La Presse) Canadiens visit the Sabres after Harvey-Pinard’s hat trick (AP) MTL@BUF: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage
Hamilton: Are the Sabres capable of living up to expectations?
'The team has only played that way in a handful of games this season, and it made me wonder if he had the kind of team that is capable of playing that way. Forwards are often out of sync with the defensemen, which has led to an unusual amount of outnumbered situations. They turn the puck over at an alarming rate and have to defend off the rush, which is harder. They also rarely … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Are the Sabres capable of living up to expectations?