'With five minutes to go in the first, Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad tossed Scandella into the back boards. Scandella took a five-second shift after that but didn't skate again.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Panthers 4, Sabres 1
Archives for 2018
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Panthers win again, push winning streak to season-high five games by beating Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers Inch Closer to Playoffs with 5th Straight Win (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Barkov, Reimer help Panthers top Sabres 4-1 for 5th straight
'“I think we had effort today, but they got some breaks and we didn’t,” Lehner said. “It was a solid game but things were just clicking for them.”' … [Read more...] about Barkov, Reimer help Panthers top Sabres 4-1 for 5th straight
Panthers dump Sabres 4-1
'Sam Reinhart scored the lone Sabres' goal in a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday night at BB&T Center.' … [Read more...] about Panthers dump Sabres 4-1
Sabres' Girgensons had to change positions again
'Most players say one end of the ice is more difficult to adapt to when you’re playing center. Girgensons agrees, “Probably more defensive zone cause you’ve got to play low and I do like playing low, but if you play enough games on the wing, you kind of get away from the center mindset, so I’ve just got to watch a couple of shifts before the game and refresh the memory.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons had to change positions again
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"If I bury a couple more we're right back in that game. I thought I gave myself some good looks and was unable to capitalize on them."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
Is there anything left to this Sabres season?
'As a reminder, the team that finishes last overall has an 18% chance of winning the lottery and ending up with the top pick in the draft. That top pick is expected to be star in the making defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Since you can't drop more than three spots in the order, the worst team drafts no lower than fourth. A big Sabres-Coyotes showdown is looming March 21st at Key … [Read more...] about Is there anything left to this Sabres season?
Bove: A way too early 2018-2019 Sabres roster projection
'There are a ton of factors that could change this projection but as of March 2nd, this is my best guess.' … [Read more...] about Bove: A way too early 2018-2019 Sabres roster projection
Sabres stumble on the road, fall 4-1 to Panthers
'Before the loss, the Blue and Gold had been 6-1-1 on road trips in the last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble on the road, fall 4-1 to Panthers
Panthers top Sabres for fifth straight win
'"I thought we had our opportunities at key times in the game and they capitalized on theirs and we didn't," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "The game's 2-1 and we're getting really good looks there; 2-on-1s, odd-man rushes, and really some opportunities to make a difference and we weren't opportunistic at that time and I think that's where the game stood."' … [Read more...] about Panthers top Sabres for fifth straight win
Sabres unable to make it 3 wins in a row with loss to Florida
'"It was a just bit of a frustrating game. They're fighting for their playoff lives. That would've been a good game to win for us," alternate captain Kyle Okposo said. "Those are the type of barometer games that if we're going to do that right now this late in the season, those are the types of games that we have to set our bar at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to make it 3 wins in a row with loss to Florida
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Familiarity helping O'Regan settle in with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Chad Johnson irons out his wrinkles in the crease
'After opening the season just 1-8-3, Johnson is 5-2 in his last seven starts. He has a .932 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against average during the run, improving his confidence and the trust his teammates have in him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Chad Johnson irons out his wrinkles in the crease
Sabres' Rodrigues making most of Eichel-less opportunity
'"I think everything is just starting to click," the 24-year-old said. "I'm just starting to get rolling and hopefully keep it going here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues making most of Eichel-less opportunity
Newcomer Dan O'Regan hopes comfort with Amerks leads to spot with Sabres
'The 24-year-old has made an impact during his two professional seasons. He was the American Hockey League Rookie of the Year last season, putting up 23 goals and 58 points in 63 games. He had seven goals and 25 points in 31 minor-league games this year, plus no goals and four assists in 19 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Newcomer Dan O’Regan hopes comfort with Amerks leads to spot with Sabres