What you need to know: Second place in Pacific there for Ducks to take (Orange County Register) Line rushes: Ducks vs. Sabres (Orange County Register) Ducks look to say hot versus struggling Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Ducks (NHL.com) Preview: Ducks Open Back-to-Back Tonight vs. Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Anaheim Coverage
Archives for March 17, 2017
Kings crown Sabres but Lehner gets his say
'The Kings crowned the Sabres on the shot counter, 15-2, in the first period and the Sabres still had just six shots on goal with the game 35 1/2 minutes old before finally creating some offensive push.' … [Read more...] about Kings crown Sabres but Lehner gets his say
Sabres Notebook: By lots of metrics, shot numbers are ugly
'The Sabres never figured they would be near the bottom of the NHL in possession numbers this year but that's where they are. They entered their game against the Los Angeles Kings ranked 29th in Corsi percentage in 5-on-5 play at 46.9 percent. Only Arizona was worse at 45.8. The Kings, meanwhile, led the league at 55.25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: By lots of metrics, shot numbers are ugly
Quick Hits: Kings 2, Sabres 0
'Buffalo's last goal here was scored by former captain Craig Rivet during the third period of a shootout loss in 2010. Total time without a Sabres goal in the building: 263 minutes, 53 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Kings 2, Sabres 0
Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle ready for NHL duty
'“He’s a very respectable young man,” Matvichuk, a former defenseman, told the Times Herald by phone Monday. “He’s mature for his age. You can tell that he’s ready to be a pro. You can look at other 19-year-olds, you kind of think, ‘Ah, is he ready? Ah, maybe not.’' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle ready for NHL duty
Sabres recall Taylor Fedun to replace Justin Falk
'Fedun, 28, played 25 games with the Sabres earlier this season, compiling seven assists. The Princeton product has five goals and 23 points in 29 appearances with the AHL Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Taylor Fedun to replace Justin Falk
Friday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings finish key homestand with 2-0 win over Sabres but have lost ground in playoff chase (Los Angeles Times) Four takeaways from the Kings' 2-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Kings blank Sabres in another must-win game (Torrance Daily Breeze) Tanner Pearson shines during inconsistent Kings season (Torrance Daily Breeze) March 16 postgame notes … [Read more...] about Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Quick blanks Sabres again, leads LA Kings to 2-0 victory
'"It was a game exactly like we thought it was going to be," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said. "It was going to be a hard-fought game. It was going to be a battle for every inch of ice. We were in that battle. It's just a sign of how tough it is against a playoff-caliber team."' … [Read more...] about Quick blanks Sabres again, leads LA Kings to 2-0 victory
Quick, Kings shut out Sabres
'"You can't come into a building like this and expect to play 10 minutes of good hockey," said Buffalo goalie Robin Lehner. "Sorry to be honest, you're just not going to win."' … [Read more...] about Quick, Kings shut out Sabres
Sabres recall D Fedun from AHL Rochester
'Fedun collected seven assists and 16 penalty minutes in 25 games this season with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Fedun from AHL Rochester
Kings blank Sabres 2-0
'"We knew coming in that we were playing a team that was going to be desperate," said Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges following the loss. "They were going to come out at home and have a good start. We wanted to weather that and have our own push. We just took too long... We have to find a way to come up with one."' … [Read more...] about Kings blank Sabres 2-0
Breathe Sabres fans, breathe
'I wasn’t expecting a playoff berth from the Sabres this season but I was expecting them to be in serious contention down the stretch and yet here they are playing out the string. I was thinking at least 85 points and another step in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about Breathe Sabres fans, breathe
5 Observations: Kings take down Sabres 2-0
'Buffalo finished the night with 26 shots, which isn't absolutely terrible, but it's not good either when you allow 36 to your opponent. The Sabres applied pressure late but just couldn't beat Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick, who was great in his own right on Thursday evening.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Kings take down Sabres 2-0
Quick, Kings shut out Sabres
'"I think we struggled to get our legs in this game and they played a hard, heavy game and got us back on our heels," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We had a couple of long shifts in the defensive zone and they were pouring it on."' … [Read more...] about Quick, Kings shut out Sabres
Sabres recall Fedun
'The Edmonton, Alberta native returns to Buffalo's roster after a nine-game stint in Rochester in which he recorded five points (1+4). With 23 points (5+18) in 29 AHL games during the 2016-17 season, Fedun has tallied more goals and assists for the Amerks than any other defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fedun