'The Buffalo Sabres were held under two goals for the 14th time this season in a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers before 19,662 in Wells Fargo Center. And it wasn't like the Sabres were without opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are quiet on the scoreboard too as they fall in Philly
Archives for January 8, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Neuvirth is sharp in posting win against his old team
'Neuvirth was solid for the often-terrible 2014-15 tank Sabres, posting a 2.99 goals-against average and .918 save percentage even though he was just 6-17-3. He was traded at the deadline that year to the New York Islanders and has since played 70 games over the last three seasons with the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Neuvirth is sharp in posting win against his old team
The Wraparound: Flyers 4, Sabres 1
'The NHL's weakest offense was at it again here Sunday.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Flyers 4, Sabres 1
Monday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers outlast pesky Sabres, 4-1 (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers rookie Tyrell Goulbourne returned to Phantoms after his hit debut (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers 5 takeaways: A win over Buffalo helps climb out of hole (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Parent: Win over Sabres could prove to be turning point for Flyers (Delaware County Daily Times) Flyers Notebook: Neuvirth … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Couturier stays hot, Flyers drop Sabres 4-1 for 3rd straight
'With most of Buffalo focused on the Bills’ first NFL playoff game in 18 years going on at the same time, the last-place Sabres took a 1-0 lead on O’Reilly’s power-play goal at 1:50 of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Couturier stays hot, Flyers drop Sabres 4-1 for 3rd straight
Sabres lose to Flyers 4-1 on the road
'The third was no less forgiving for the men from Western New York. After 18 minutes of dull, lagging play from both sides, the Flyers iced the game for good with two empty-net goals in a span of less than a minute. Couturier netted the first, and second-year blue-liner Ivan Provorov crushed all hope of a last-second retaliation once he shot home Philadelphia's fourth goal of … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Flyers 4-1 on the road
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers, Round III
'"We kept getting pucks deep, we grinded away and we got opportunities. After we scored that goal it just seemed like everything changed. It sucks."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers, Round III
Couturier, Flyers defeat Sabres for third straight win
'O'Reilly gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead with a power-play goal at 1:50 of the second period. Jack Eichel knocked down the rebound of a Rasmus Ristolainen point shot on the left side and cycled it back to O'Reilly, who beat Neuvirth to the short side, over his right shoulder.' … [Read more...] about Couturier, Flyers defeat Sabres for third straight win
Sabres start strong, but lose momentum in loss to Flyers
'"I thought we really came out strong," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I think we controlled the play. Obviously we get that big power-play goal to get the first goal of the game, and then from that point we just changed the way we were playing for some reason."' … [Read more...] about Sabres start strong, but lose momentum in loss to Flyers