'The Maple Leafs entered the game 0-8-1 when trailing after one period.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 3
Archives for January 2017
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner pulled in loss to Maple Leafs
The Sabres have a lot of demoralizing losses this trying season. Tuesday’s might rank at the top of the list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner pulled in loss to Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs have improved faster than Sabres
'“We were going through a stretch where we were winning games and people were saying we were going to be another lottery (team),” Matthews said Tuesday. “Now we’re a playoff team. There’s obviously ups and downs.”' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs have improved faster than Sabres
Lehner pulled after three-goal second period, Sabres fall 4-3 in Toronto
'Lehner (13 saves) was pulled after the third goal and was noticeably upset about the decision from Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma.' … [Read more...] about Lehner pulled after three-goal second period, Sabres fall 4-3 in Toronto
Auston Matthews-Jack Eichel rivalry more marketable than other well-known battles
'On the other hand, not only do Matthews’ Leafs and Eichel’s Sabres both belong to the same conference, they are members of the same division -- the Atlantic. As such, along with five regular season clashes during each campaign, there always remains the potential of playoff showdowns in the event both teams qualify.' … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews-Jack Eichel rivalry more marketable than other well-known battles
Leafs-Sabres rivalry cranks up heat
'“You can hear the excitement across the border,” said Bylsma. “The Leafs have had some success. They’ve won some hockey games. They’ve put themselves at the top of a group of people in the 48-point range. It’s not a surprise to see five, six teams in that area, all fighting for points and position.”' … [Read more...] about Leafs-Sabres rivalry cranks up heat
Jack Eichel’s hunger for greatness could lend itself well to leadership
'“He’s so hard to knock off the puck. He’s got that deceptive stride. It’s incredible,” said Matthews, who came to be close friends with Eichel when they played together in the USA Hockey development program. “That’s something you’ve got to watch out for. He takes one step and he’s three steps by you.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s hunger for greatness could lend itself well to leadership
Lehner’s outburst sums up Sabres’ inability to string together wins
'The third goal certainly wasn’t Lehner’s fault. Three Sabres, including an outplayed Jack Eichel, went behind their own net in attempt to retrieve a puck that, like so many, was passed by Zach Hyman to Auston Matthews in the slot. Insta-release, bar down, Leafs lead 3-2, and the rookie hops over injured Patrik Laine for the lead in rookie goals with his 22nd.' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s outburst sums up Sabres’ inability to string together wins
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Rielly injured in Leafs close win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Auston Matthews-Jack Eichel rivalry more marketable than other well-known battles (Toronto Sun) Former Maple Leafs assistant coach Ron Smith had many talents (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs hope Morgan Rielly injury isn't too serious (Toronto Sun) Leafs beat Sabres but lose Rielly (Toronto Star) Leafs-Sabres rivalry … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage
Leafs' keep rolling with win over Sabres; Rielly forced to exit with injury
'"He should be upset with getting pulled and that's part of Robin's game, that emotion," Bylsma said. "I have no problem with that."' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ keep rolling with win over Sabres; Rielly forced to exit with injury
Leafs edge Sabres for third consecutive win
'"We've just got to find a way to string a few (victories) together," Okposo said. "It's up and down: win one, lose one; win two, lose two -- we've just got to find a way to use that speed and play a full 60 (minutes)."' … [Read more...] about Leafs edge Sabres for third consecutive win
Matthews, Leafs Overpower Sabres 4-3
'The Leafs erupted with 3 goals in the first 9:45 of the 2nd period, prompting Dan Bylsma to replace Robin Lehner with Anders Nilsson in net. Leo Komarov was credited with Toronto's first goal, Matt Martin tied it on a weak odd-angle shot and Auston Matthews put the Leafs ahead 1:17 later with his 22nd.' … [Read more...] about Matthews, Leafs Overpower Sabres 4-3
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'"It's frustrating. . . sometimes you make mistakes. I think I've been pretty good this year at letting it go. I think there haven't been many games this year where I've let in more than 3. I think one or two [games]. I didn't want to get out, but it was coach's decision."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
5 Observations: Maple Leafs top Sabres 4-3
'We saw this against the Lightning last week, again against the Hurricanes and on Tuesday versus the Maple Leafs. I don’t have an explanation for why this keeps happening, but it needs to stop.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs top Sabres 4-3
Something special brewing between Sabres & Maple Leafs
'I’m not going to say that Buffalo will become Toronto’s biggest rival — that is and will always be Montreal — but these two teams just have so many stinking similarities.' … [Read more...] about Something special brewing between Sabres & Maple Leafs