'It was a shockingly disappointing opener for the Sabres, who haven't won an October curtain-raiser downtown since 2008. And it was the fifth time in their last six home openers they were held under two goals. They got some boos at the end of the first period from the sellout crowd of 19,070 and were crushed by the paying customers at the end of the second.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Bruins 4, Sabres 0
Archives for 2018
Sabres look awful in season-opening loss to Bruins
'It felt like old times inside KeyBank Center. The Sabres generated about two scoring chances in the opening 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look awful in season-opening loss to Bruins
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson seizes early opportunity
'“You never want to feel comfortable,” Thompson said prior to Thursday’s season opener against the Boston Bruins inside KeyBank Center. “As soon as you get comfortable, I feel like you start getting complacent and that’s when other people pass you.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson seizes early opportunity
The Sabres Want You Back… Yeah, Really!
'Of course, all the promotions, the parties, the giveaways, the delectable food items, will be dwarfed by what happens on the ice. Forward Kyle Okposo said it best. “You want to get there again for these fans. You want to win championships.” There are a staggering number of veteran players on the roster who have never seen or tasted playoff hockey. “We need to take it one step … [Read more...] about The Sabres Want You Back… Yeah, Really!
Friday's Boston Coverage
Bruins rebound from opening night embarrassment (Boston Globe) Jaroslav Halak picks up shutout in first full game (Boston Globe) Brad Marchand, Bruins stifle Sabres (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Jaroslav Halak shines with a shutout in his first start (Boston Herald) Bruins Wrap: Boston Earns First Win Of Season In 4-0 Rout Of Sabres (NESN) Bruins Notes: Brad Marchand, … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage
Halak stops 32 shots; Bruins rebound to beat Sabres 4-0
'The new-look Sabres, featuring rookie No. 1 draft pick Rasmus Dahlin and Jack Eichel as captain, more resembled the team that finished last in the standings for the third time in five years. After receiving rousing cheers upon being introduced before the opening faceoff in their season opener, the Sabres were booed off the ice following the first and second periods.' … [Read more...] about Halak stops 32 shots; Bruins rebound to beat Sabres 4-0
Sabres blanked by Boston 4-0
'Boston would score with 12 seconds remaining in the game with an empty net shorthanded goal. Bergeron scored the empty net tally, with Marchand notching his fourth assist of the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Boston 4-0
Different players, the same result
'The passing has improved in practice, but was just as bad in this game as it was for the past seven years, horrendous.' … [Read more...] about Different players, the same result
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
'"We were on our heels a lot and not making quick plays. These are all things we can work on, though. Not the outcome we wanted in our home opener, but we get back at it on Saturday."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
5 Observations: Bruins blank Sabres 4-0
'Quite frankly, they looked like the 2017-2018 Sabres who finished with the worst record in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Bruins blank Sabres 4-0
Sabres fall flat in season opener, blanked in 4-0 loss to Bruins
'The Bruins had their way in the opening 40 minutes before the Blue & Gold started to push back and show some life. That too, was an all too familiar occurrence last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall flat in season opener, blanked in 4-0 loss to Bruins
Eichel: "We're more focused on what we want to do and accomplish"
'"I think we're more focused on what we want to do and accomplish. I think we had a better start through camp. As a group we've come a bit closer,” said Eichel. “There's a lot of things we want to continue to get better at. But I think where we are now compared to the last few years, we're in a better spot. I think everyone is optimistic and energized for our chances this … [Read more...] about Eichel: “We’re more focused on what we want to do and accomplish”
Bruins shut out Sabres, spoil Dahlin debut
'"Maybe at times we were thinking too much, sitting on our heels, not on our toes, not going after it," the center said. "It's our first time playing a game in a week and I thought at times we were on our heels, not on our toes and making the quick play. It's not the outcome we wanted on our home opener."' … [Read more...] about Bruins shut out Sabres, spoil Dahlin debut
Sabres eager to get back to work following shutout loss to Bruins
'"Was it disappointing in front of a good crowd that was here to support us? You're dang right," Housley said. "It's disappointing. So what can we control? We can control how we come to the rink tomorrow and work, because we are not going through this again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres eager to get back to work following shutout loss to Bruins
Honesty, accountability brought Sabres closer in camp
'"I think just through the vibe and the atmosphere around the room, it's clearly apparent," veteran forward Jason Pominville said. "I think some of the open conversations that we were able to have has kind of helped us create tighter bonds and that's kind of what it's all about."' … [Read more...] about Honesty, accountability brought Sabres closer in camp