'As opponents gear up for the playoffs by beating the Sabres, they're learning what it takes to close out games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late push is teaching moment for opponents
Archives for February 20, 2018
Mike Harrington: As countdown hits final week, Evander Kane forges on
'"The deadline is a week away. I'm aware of it obviously like everybody else is," Kane said. "I'm just getting ready for the next game. That's my mindset."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As countdown hits final week, Evander Kane forges on
Sabres Notebook: Amerks' slump doesn't worry Ullmark; Trotz praises Housley
'"I can't be frustrated for not having the chance to play here. Every time I get the call-up, I'm very fortunate and very happy about it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Amerks’ slump doesn’t worry Ullmark; Trotz praises Housley
The Wraparound: Capitals 3, Sabres 2
'The Sabres have been outscored, 30-12, during the matinees. The deficit is 24-6 during first and second periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Capitals 3, Sabres 2
How to really get someone to take your Sabres tickets
'We have tickets for today's Sabres game. We've tried giving them to our vendors, customers, and friends. No one wants them. So, we turn to you, Twitter. We'll actually pay you $10 to take our two seats in the 200 level and a pass for the parking ramp.' … [Read more...] about How to really get someone to take your Sabres tickets
Roth: Another Sabres' season slip-slides away, but there's hope, right?
' Coach Phil Housley is looking like he’s aged 20 years, general manager Jason Botterill is prepping for next Monday’s trade deadline like a law school graduate facing his bar exam, and owner Terry Pegula — who fired four other coaches to get to Housley — is simply asking where is the nearest bar.' … [Read more...] about Roth: Another Sabres’ season slip-slides away, but there’s hope, right?
Sabres fall to Capitals after late surge
'Fresh off Saturday afternoon’s wretched 4-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Kings, the Sabres played better Monday, showing a pulse early on. Still, like so many other games, they fell behind before turning it on late and making the contest interesting before the crowd of 18,228 inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Capitals after late surge
Barry Trotz believes Phil Housley has plan for Sabres
'“When you come into a new organization, a new sort of mindset in what you’re doing, it takes a while for it to get implemented and established,” Trotz said. “There’s a lot of factors, everything from injuries to your leadership core, all of that.' … [Read more...] about Barry Trotz believes Phil Housley has plan for Sabres
Tuesday's Washington Coverage
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals bounce back with much-needed win against the Sabres (Washington Post) Carlson gets a goal, Kuznetsov simultaneously gets a penalty in bizarre sequence in Buffalo (NBC Sports Washington) 3 reasons why the Caps beat the Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) 3 stars of the game: Caps knock out the punchless Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Ovechkin scores 35th goal in Capitals’ 3-2 win over Sabres
'“The result, definitely we don’t like. We want to win at home here,” Housley said. “But against a really good hockey team, I can’t fault our guys for the effort.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores 35th goal in Capitals’ 3-2 win over Sabres
Sabres comeback falls short, lose 3-2 to Capitals
'The Sabres are putting on the pressure, 14-3 on shots in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short, lose 3-2 to Capitals
Sabres' continue their Jekyll and Hyde play
'Buffalo only got outshot 10-7 in the second period, but got overrun. It was all Caps as the Sabres didn’t compete well and turned the puck over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ continue their Jekyll and Hyde play
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
'"Story of the game. We came out ready to play; not a really eventful first period. We got away from our gameplan in the second, and then too little, too late with our effort in the third."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
5 Observations: Capitals knock off Sabres 3-2
'How many times this season has Phil Housley said after a loss that they didn't get enough pucks to the net. The same can be said for Monday's matinee as they failed to put much pressure on Capitals backup Philip Grubauer in the first 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Capitals knock off Sabres 3-2
Too little, too late for Sabres in 3-2 loss to Caps
'After struggling the first 40 minutes, the Blue & Gold finally brought some energy in the third. Scott Wilson put a shot on net from just inside the blueline, which went off of Kyle Okposo and in to give the winger his 10th goal of the season and pulled the Sabres within one.' … [Read more...] about Too little, too late for Sabres in 3-2 loss to Caps