'"We're not happy with our last game by any means. It's not acceptable," Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges said. "We can't hit the panic button right now and start freaking out. We just have to correct the things we can correct, make sure we're focused on the job we need to do, and when it comes time to play we have to play for 60 minutes. I hate to say that because it's a cliché, … [Read more...] about Sabres need to learn from Tuesday’s loss
Archives for 2016
The 3-2-1
'Last year it was mildly frustrating to watch the Sabres get dominated in overtime. This year it’s flat out inexcusable. The NHL’s 3-2-1 point system makes it so the 5 minute overtime and shootout are worth just as much as the 60 minutes that come before it. With that in mind, I want my team to be the best at it. At this point I’d be happy if it appeared the Sabres were … [Read more...] about The 3-2-1
Sabres hope to learn from late loss in Philly
'"Oh yeah," Okposo said following practice at KeyBank Center on Wednesday. "I remember blowing a lot of two, three-goal leads on the Island three, four years ago. It's not fun to do that. At the same time, once you kind of figure out everything you need to do to keep those leads it just becomes of habit and you kind of do it automatically. I think we're gonna learn from this … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to learn from late loss in Philly
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall three from Elmira (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres cough up a certain victory in Philly
'Buffalo allowed three power-play goals during the third period, including two in the final three minutes, to let Philadelphia storm back for a stunning 4-3 shootout victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cough up a certain victory in Philly
Kulikov comfortable; Ullmark likes Amerks
'“I feel pretty comfortable and feel good about my game,” said Kulikov, who was pleased with the new pairing. “We’re both pretty big guys that can skate. It doesn’t matter who gets the puck. We both can find our forwards, and both of us can skate the puck out of the zone if we need to."' … [Read more...] about Kulikov comfortable; Ullmark likes Amerks
Quick hits: Flyers 4, Sabres 3 (SO)
'The Flyers' third power-play goal came with 1:51 left and completed a stunning comeback. With players from both teams diving in the crease during a mad scramble in front, Philadelphia defenseman Mark Streit skated in to flip the puck over a prone Nilsson. Sabres coach Dan Bylsma challenged for goaltender interference, but the officials confirmed the goal' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Flyers 4, Sabres 3 (SO)
Wednesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers roar back, beat Sabres in shootout (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Jake Voracek gets off the deck, caps rally in shootout win (Burlington County Times) Pierre-Edouard Bellemare-Chris VandeVelde partnership has mutual benefits (Burlington County Times) Furious comeback gets Flyers a shootout win (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Radko Gudas’ … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers rally from 3-goal hole in 3rd to top Sabres 4-3
'"It's on us to be better," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We showed we could take over the game and make something happen. We've got to find a way to go into the third and get a win."' … [Read more...] about Flyers rally from 3-goal hole in 3rd to top Sabres 4-3
Voracek's shootout goal gives Flyers victory
'"We gave them that," Moulson said. "You have to put teams away, especially when you have that kind of lead."' … [Read more...] about Voracek’s shootout goal gives Flyers victory
Sabres Give Away Lead, Fall 4-3 in OT
'Buffalo was outshot 19-5 in the 3rd period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Give Away Lead, Fall 4-3 in OT
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Flyers 4-3 in SO
'Entering the third period, things were looking good for the Sabres. They played fantastically in the second and were twenty minutes away from earning their first road regulation win in Philadelphia since 2011. Then, everything imploded and things got ugly.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Flyers 4-3 in SO
Flyers rally for win against Sabres
'"I'm more concerned about the reason why we took the penalty, not the penalty itself. We turn the puck over at the blue line, that forced us to play defense and take the penalty and give them the chance to get on the power play."' … [Read more...] about Flyers rally for win against Sabres
Late turnovers, penalties lead to shootout loss
'With 3:20 remaining in the regulation, the Sabres were sitting comfortably with a 3-1 lead when Dmitry Kulikov was sent to the box for charging after an open-ice hit on Jakub Voracek. Before you knew it, Voracek was lifting the puck over Anders Nilsson to score the walk-off goal in a 4-3 shootout win for the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Late turnovers, penalties lead to shootout loss
Sabres hope Reinhart line takes center stage
'“We’re looking for Sam to anchor a line and be that guy in the middle,” Bylsma said after practice Monday. “I like the way he skated today just playing center. He was skating up and down the ice, skating with speed. I think that’s something he’s going to have to bring to make that line effective.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope Reinhart line takes center stage