'There was a nice buzz downtown after Eichel and O'Reilly combined to give Buffalo a 2-0 lead with only 7:11 gone. Detroit scored 30 seconds later, tied it on a short-handed goal and took advantage of the Sabres' usual coverage and passing miscues to run away with the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres again taken to school in Mittelstadt’s debut
Archives for March 30, 2018
Jerry Sullivan: Somehow, Sabres reach new low
'These are grim times, indeed. A team that was expected to compete for a playoff spot entered the penultimate home game dead last in the NHL. So you figured it couldn't get any worse. Then again, these are the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan: Somehow, Sabres reach new low
Sabres Notebook: Lehner on goalie interference; Ullmark still out
'"The biggest challenge of it will be finding the right guy in the room," Lehner said Thursday in KeyBank Center. "You just hope he doesn't swing too much one way or the other way. I definitely want to start seeing more consistent calls, but I don't want a player to just be touching a goalie a little bit and it's called interference, either."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner on goalie interference; Ullmark still out
The Wraparound: Red Wings 6, Sabres 3
'The loss came against a team reeling even more than the Sabres. Detroit entered in a 2-12-1 rut, but it nonetheless rallied to hand Buffalo its fifth loss in six games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Red Wings 6, Sabres 3
Casey Mittelstadt records assist in debut, Sabres lose to Red Wings
'But instead of burying a team that had lost 11 straight road games (0-10-1), the Sabres imploded before the 18,493 fans.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt records assist in debut, Sabres lose to Red Wings
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly roaring toward NHL faceoff record
'In fact, according to the Sabres, O’Reilly’s on pace to win 1,275 draws, more than anyone since the league began tracking the stat in 1997-98.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly roaring toward NHL faceoff record
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings win second straight with rally against Sabres (Detroit News) Red Wings’ Gustav Nyquist reaches 20 goals but thinks he should have more (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings 'lose' on draft positioning, beat Buffalo Sabres, 6-3 (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg hits milestone, enjoys Dylan Larkin's growth (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Red Wings snap 11-game road skid with 6-3 win over Sabres
'The NHL’s last-place Sabres endured yet another familiar collapse at home, where they are now assured of finishing with the fewest wins in an 82-game season in franchise history. With an 11-24-5 home record, and one game at Buffalo left, the Sabres can’t match their previous low win total of 13 set in 2012-13.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings snap 11-game road skid with 6-3 win over Sabres
Detroit doubles up Sabres 6-3
'Casey Mittelstadt notches his first career NHL point after a face-off win in the offensive zone. He was able to chip the puck just behind himself where Evan Rodrigues was able to unleash a nice shot into the back of the net.' … [Read more...] about Detroit doubles up Sabres 6-3
Sabres' Mittelstadt makes his NHL debut
'Considering he hadn't played in a game for 26 days, I thought Mittelstadt had a pretty good debut. The skating ability is there and he will get more chances to handle the puck as he gets to know the league better. He said his coverages need to improve, but I think most players that make their NHL debuts can say the same thing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt makes his NHL debut
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
'"It's something that you dream about. Definitely a burden to get off the back, especially getting it that early. I'm sure my friends and family enjoyed it very much."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
Fun? Wait, are we sure this is ok?
'So I hope you have some fun tonight and over these remaining six games. If you can manage to give us some sign of the good times ahead that’d be super awesome. I know this is not the ideal time for us to be meeting because we’re sort of damaged right now from the way our relationship has been going. Please try not to judge us too harshly.' … [Read more...] about Fun? Wait, are we sure this is ok?
5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 6-3 in Mittelstadt's debut
'Overall, it was a perfectly fine debut for Mittelstadt. While he didn't score, he showed fans that he's got the hands and quickness needed to play in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 6-3 in Mittelstadt’s debut
Mittelstadt's debut ends in 6-3 loss
'The Sabres blew an early lead and lost the Red Wings 6-3. Mittelstadt did give the hometown fans something to cheer about, collecting his first career point on a 3rd period assist.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s debut ends in 6-3 loss
Six Red Wings score in win against Sabres
'"Obviously it's something that I dreamed about," Mittelstadt said. "It's pretty exciting. I think it's a bit of a burden off; you kind of want to get rid of the first point and go from there. So, for me, it was definitely exciting. I'm sure my parents were excited, so it's definitely cool."' … [Read more...] about Six Red Wings score in win against Sabres