'“I feel disappointed in myself,” O’Reilly had said beforehand. “I thought I would have had more of an impact than I’ve had. It’s funny, you look at the Leafs, and how they’ve rebuilt and they’re a team that’s established and then they’re contending. That’s kind of, I think, where we were hoping to be – kind of in that scenario."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win over Leafs rare bright spot in dismal season
Archives for 2018
Sabres outlast Toronto 5-3
'Stop me if I have said this before tonight: a good bounce goes the way of Buffalo and it results in a goal. A clearing attempt by Toronto defenseman goes off of the referee and right to Ryan O'Reilly. He does not miss, and the lead is back to a pair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Toronto 5-3
The Sabres and Leafs begin rivalry 2018
'The Sabres are now 70-27-8 alltime at home against Toronto. They're 9-2 in their last 11 and 19-3-1 in their last 23 on this side of the border.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres and Leafs begin rivalry 2018
5 Observations: Sabres top Maple Leafs 5-3
'In his first stint with the Sabres this season, Brendan Guhle was one of the best players on the ice. Against the Maple Leafs Guhle was solid, which isn't a bad thing for someone playing in their sixth NHL game. At times Guhle showed why he has so many fans excited, flying up the ice and jumping into the rush. But with the good came the bad, as Guhle had a few missed passes … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Maple Leafs 5-3
Reinhart, Johnson carry Sabres past Leafs 5-3
'The centerman has raised his game since Jack Eichel suffered a high ankle sprain back in mid-February. In the 11 games Eichel has missed, O’Reilly has scored three goals and added nine assists to help the Sabres to a 5-5-1 record.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Johnson carry Sabres past Leafs 5-3
Sabres send Maple Leafs to fourth straight loss
'"This team can obviously beat anybody and any team can beat anyone, you just have to play the right way," said Johnson, who has won three straight starts, making the save on 93 of 98 shots (.949 save percentage). "Everybody has to buy in. It's not about one player on the team or anything like that. It's about a collective group, the five guys on the ice playing a certain way. … [Read more...] about Sabres send Maple Leafs to fourth straight loss
Pominville, Reinhart lead Sabres to victory in 1st meeting with Leafs
'In an electric atmosphere and against an opponent in the Maple Leafs that they expected to come out strong following three-straight losses, the Sabres used their net-front presence to establish an early lead. They scored twice on deflections in the the first 3:43 of the game.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Reinhart lead Sabres to victory in 1st meeting with Leafs
In game 66, Sabres finally get a chance to meet Maple Leafs
'"I can't believe it. It's weird the way the schedule is built," Pominville said after practice Sunday downtown. "We always played them late a little bit but to have not played them home or away at this point at all is definitely different and something we're not used to. For me, it's been a while so I'm interested to see if it's still the same way where their fans manage to … [Read more...] about In game 66, Sabres finally get a chance to meet Maple Leafs
Eichel, Matthews still sidelined but both are skating
'The good friends and All-Star Game teammates won't be going head to head Monday in KeyBank Center and it's probably unrealistic to think they will do so here March 15 as well. But Matthews is certain to be back from his shoulder injury in advance of the Leafs' run to the playoffs and the Sabres remain hopeful Eichel will play at some point in the wake of his second high ankle … [Read more...] about Eichel, Matthews still sidelined but both are skating
Sabres Notebook: Guhle, Criscuolo get the call; Okposo struggling at minus-29, Johnson in net
'Defenseman Marco Scandella, who missed the final two periods Friday in Florida, practiced fully on Sunday and did not look hindered by the upper-body ailment he suffered taking a tumble into the boards in that game. All seven blueliners were on the ice at practice. Guhle may simply be a better option against the Leafs' speedy forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Guhle, Criscuolo get the call; Okposo struggling at minus-29, Johnson in net
Sabres finally renew long rivalry with Maple Leafs
'“I’ve been waiting all year for this game,” Sabres defense Marco Scandella said Sunday. “I know that there’s a huge rivalry with the Leafs and we haven’t played them all year. I’ve been on the team for how many games now, 65 games? And we haven’t played them yet. So I’ve been itching for this one.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally renew long rivalry with Maple Leafs
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo on minus-29 rating: ‘It’s absolutely gross’
'“It’s gross, it’s absolutely gross,” Okposo said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “It’s something, whether the goal’s my fault or not, it just seems like it goes in, they’re just going in this year. It’s something I wanted to get better at. It’s something that’s very disappointing for me. It’s something I wanted to change, I want to fix."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo on minus-29 rating: ‘It’s absolutely gross’
Sabres recall Brendan Guhle, Kyle Criscuolo from Amerks
'The Sabres might want to give Guhle, 20, some action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, their top rival, Monday. The slick puck-moving rookie could certainly help the team’s weak blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Brendan Guhle, Kyle Criscuolo from Amerks
It’s another year of starting over for struggling Sabres
'The teams are trending in opposite directions. The Sabres will be in the draft lottery again, having shipped out Evander Kane to San Jose at the trade deadline with Botterill telling reporters in Buffalo how disappointed he was in his team. The Sabres are eighth in the eight-team Atlantic Division for the fourth time in five years. They were seventh the other season.' … [Read more...] about It’s another year of starting over for struggling Sabres
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs find it 'bizarre' to be facing Sabres for the first time this season (Toronto Sun) Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) It’s another year of starting over for struggling Sabres (Toronto Star) Monday NHL game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Leafs seek redemption after Caps ‘smacked us around’ (Toronto Globe and Mail) Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage