'They learn from each other, from playing against each other, the way Tom Brady would learn from Peyton Manning. They are a year apart, these two young giants, with Eichel older, Matthews more natural.' … [Read more...] about In very personal battle, Leafs’ Matthews finds way to beat Sabres’ Eichel
Archives for 2018
Buffalo Sabres' resurgence reminds the Toronto Maple Leafs of its one true rivalry
'Forget Montreal, Ottawa, Boston or Detroit. Every kid who grew up in Toronto on a diet of American cable TV, Irv Weinstein and house fires in Cheektowaga knows Buffalo is his/her natural enemy.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ resurgence reminds the Toronto Maple Leafs of its one true rivalry
Finally, some life in the QEW rivalry
'"Just the proximity of the two teams make it that every time we came here before there was energy in the building," said coach Mike Babcock, "a lot of Leafs fans and now, pretty soon, Leafs fans won’t be able to buy tickets here because Buffalo fans will have bought them already."' … [Read more...] about Finally, some life in the QEW rivalry
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Art lesson from Matthews paints Leafs OT win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) In very personal battle, Leafs' Matthews finds way to beat Sabres' Eichel (Toronto Sun) Game Centre: Auston Matthews the overtime hero as Leafs down Sabres (Toronto Star) Buffalo Sabres' resurgence reminds the Toronto Maple Leafs of its one true rivalry (Toronto Globe and Mail) Matthews drives Leafs to … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage
Matthews scores 2 for Maple Leafs in 4-3 OT win over Sabres
'“It’s not easy right now, for sure. It’s pretty disappointing,” Reinhart said. “We’ve got to find a way to get back on the winning side of things and that starts Saturday.”' … [Read more...] about Matthews scores 2 for Maple Leafs in 4-3 OT win over Sabres
Eichel scores twice, but Maple Leafs defeat Sabres 4-3 in OT
'Eichel's second goal of the period gave the blue and gold their first lead of the night. It was another broken play that Buffalo converted in the offensive zone, with the captain weaving through the middle of the ice in the slot to beat Andersen. Reinhart was credited with the assist.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, but Maple Leafs defeat Sabres 4-3 in OT
Now that was a hockey game!
'Buffalo got its shot mentality back which Housley has been searching for the past few weeks. Now the team gets Wednesday off and doesn’t have a game until Saturday when the Flyers are back. It’s a chance to rest, heel up some injuries and get back to the hockey like Tuesday that can win them games.' … [Read more...] about Now that was a hockey game!
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'On taking the positives: "We're not sitting here thinking it's fine if we don't win because it's a back to back, but everyone goes through it. Sounds like (Toronto) has one pretty bad as well later in the year so. We showed up to play, but it's disappointing right now."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
5 Observations: Sabres lose fourth straight, falling to Maple Leafs 4-3 in OT
'It's a good thing the Sabres gave themselves some wiggle room with their 10-game win streak. It goes without saying -- the last thing this team wanted to do was drop four consecutive games after tying the longest win streak in franchise history. But here we are, as the Sabres dropped their fourth straight game and 12th of the season [17-8-4].' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres lose fourth straight, falling to Maple Leafs 4-3 in OT
Matthews OT winner hands Sabres 4th straight loss
'The Sabres will look to snap their four game skid on Saturday when they host the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Matthews OT winner hands Sabres 4th straight loss
Matthews goal late in OT gives Maple Leafs win against Sabres
'"He's been playing terrific," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "Tonight, he was a beast again. It's good to see him finally find the net again. He's contributing in so many other ways, not only just with scoring goals, but playing a 200-foot game."' … [Read more...] about Matthews goal late in OT gives Maple Leafs win against Sabres
Eichel scores twice, but Sabres fall to Maple Leafs in OT
'"I kind of lost it both times," he said. "Just a lot of traffic. They do a good job of having lots of bodies in there. We're trying to box them out. It's a game of inches."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, but Sabres fall to Maple Leafs in OT
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Recapping the month of November (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) Tuesday NHL preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Sabres host Maple Leafs in game of top NHL teams (The Sports Xchange) Division race gives Leafs-Sabres rivalry added edge (TSN) Maple Leafs at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Offense struggles in another one-goal loss for Sabres
'Not enough offense. Not enough goals. No reward in the standings. It was a 2-1 loss to the Western Conference-leading Predators, Buffalo's third by one goal on its road trip.' … [Read more...] about Offense struggles in another one-goal loss for Sabres