'Buffalo has scored one goal or none in nine of its last 16 games. The Sabres rank last in the NHL at 2.20 goals per game. Montreal is 30th at 2.36 and Vegas is first at 3.68.' … [Read more...] about Goal is a dirty word as Sabres’ scoring slump worsens
Archives for November 29, 2017
Mike Harrington: Lightning have plenty of power
'It was as if the Bolts felt they could throw in an extra surge of energy if they really needed to. The Sabres didn't have many good scoring chances until the last four minutes with Robin Lehner on the bench. You never felt they were a threat and with the standings the way the were, that's probably what we should have expected.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lightning have plenty of power
Sabres Notebook: Too little desperation too late in games
'"We shouldn't have to create the emotion but some nights you have to create it," Kane said. "Some nights you don't got it and you've got to find a way to create it inside yourself and play with that urgency and battle. ... I can't create emotion inside of you. I could be rah-rah but you have to prepare individually and be ready to play. I think you have to accept your role, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Too little desperation too late in games
The Wraparound: Lightning 2, Sabres 0
'They fell to 6-15-4 this season, including 1-7-2 in the last 10 games. They are 3-8-1 at home.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Lightning 2, Sabres 0
Sabres blanked again by Lightning
'At 6-15-4, the Sabres have 16 points, the Eastern Conference’s lowest total. Right now, they’re on pace for 52 points. When they finished last overall in 2013-14 and 2014-15, they earn 51 points and 54 points, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked again by Lightning
Sabres’ Matt Moulson positive through tough stretch
'“It (stinks),” Moulson said of sitting out. “I think it’s not fun when you’re not playing, not helping contribute in games, it’s a tough position. You got a couple choices when that happens, you can sulk or do something about it. I think that’s where I’m at.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson positive through tough stretch
Wednesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning shut out Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning journal: Brayden Point called ‘the real deal’ (Tampa Bay Times) Joe Smith’s takeaways from Lightning-Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Knock of Sabres 2-0 In Buffalo (WDAE-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 2, Sabres 0 (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Vasilevskiy gets shutout as Lightning snap two-game skid
'“We have to have some attitude when we start the game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “This is our home rink. We’ve got to get out and establish a forecheck, show more emotion on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Vasilevskiy gets shutout as Lightning snap two-game skid
Vasilevskiy, Lightning throttle Sabres
'"It's a funny game when you go through difficult times," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "You're playing the top team in the East and you're coming away 0-0. The game is going sort of the way you want it to go ... I think the bottom line is we outchanced a team, we outshot a team but I just don't think we're making it difficult enough on the other goaltender."' … [Read more...] about Vasilevskiy, Lightning throttle Sabres
Buffalo shut out by Tampa Bay 2-0
'Shots are 7-3 in favor of Buffalo this period, they are dominating the play. But, how many times have we been here before where they are getting the chances, but not burying them.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo shut out by Tampa Bay 2-0
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
'"It's just not good enough to win. We're at home, we have to give a better effort. It was two bad bounces, but we just have to find a way to play better and find a way to win. It's not good enough right now."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
Antipin coming into his own with the Sabres
'"He's been really good the last few games," Housley said after practice last Tuesday. "Just getting back on pucks, making that first pass; he's a tremendous passer and that's what we saw in him, that take charge mentality and he's getting rewarded because of it. Here's a guy who sat out, so he knows that you can't take anything for granted. He's getting the best out of his … [Read more...] about Antipin coming into his own with the Sabres
5 Observations: Lightning blank Sabres 2-0
'How's this for perspective? This season the Lightning have 88 goals in 24 games while the Sabres have 55 goals in 25 games. At the end of the day, the Sabres have a lot of problems but lack of scoring is certainly one of their most pressing issues.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Lightning blank Sabres 2-0
Sabres shutout by Tampa Bay, finish November with 3 wins
'The Sabres finish the month of November 3-8-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shutout by Tampa Bay, finish November with 3 wins
Vasilevskiy, Lightning shut out Sabres
'"I have to look at where we're at in the standings and where the other team is at," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I feel we need to play with more desperation from the start of the game. … We have to [have] some attitude when we start the game. This is our home rink. We've got to get out and establish a forecheck, show more emotion on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Vasilevskiy, Lightning shut out Sabres