'The bad habits that have followed them since opening night snowballed in what center Evan Rodrigues called an "eye opener." Buffalo outshot the Oilers, 43-25, however, the Sabres continue to give up too many scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for answers after ‘alarming’ 7-2 loss to Oilers
Archives for January 15, 2019
Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt learning patience during rookie season
'"Patience is probably the thing I’ve learned most this year," Mittelstadt said following Monday's morning skate. "I’m pretty hard on myself and I always expect to have results right away. Maybe they haven’t come yet, but I’ve learned a lot of patience."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt learning patience during rookie season
Former Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges retires
'Though his play declined, Gorges was an emotional leader both on and off the ice. He was often out of the lineup last season, but coach Phil Housley put Gorges in the starting lineup during the 4-3 regular-season finale loss to the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges retires
The Wraparound: Oilers 7, Sabres 2
'Carter Hutton was pulled less than six minutes into the second period after allowing five goals on 12 shots, though his teammates gave him little help.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Oilers 7, Sabres 2
Buffalo Sabres making slow. steady progress on the rebuild
'“We learned a lot about our group in the beginning of the year, what we need to do to be successful,” said Eichel. “It’s defending hard, trying to minimize the time in our end, play fast, get to their goalie. We have to get some desperation back in our game.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres making slow. steady progress on the rebuild
Tuesday's Edmonton Coverage
Oilers get some supplementary scoring to bury Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Player grades: Oilers roll Sabres & are now tied for final playoff spot (Edmonton Journal) Jones: Slapstick win relieves tension for Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Sun) Buffalo Sabres making slow. steady progress on the rebuild (Edmonton Sun) Oilers’ Ken Hitchcock still searching for answers to … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage
Lucic, Kassian each score 2 to power Oilers in win over Sabres
'“It seems like our mistakes right now, every single one ends up in our net,” Buffalo captain Jack Eichel said. “You know you’re going to make mistakes over the course of the game and the magnitude of the mistakes are probably too big."' … [Read more...] about Lucic, Kassian each score 2 to power Oilers in win over Sabres
Oilers rout Sabres 7-2
'The Sabres pulled within a goal at 8:57 of the first on Evan Rodrigues' 3rd of the season, but Connor McDavid made it 4-2 in the opening minute of the 2nd and Edmonton never looked back. Milan Lucic put the Oilers up 5-2 about 4:30 later, ending Hutton's night. Linus Ullmark came off the bench for Buffalo and kept the Oilers out of the net for the rest of the 2nd period, but … [Read more...] about Oilers rout Sabres 7-2
The Sabres may have hit rock bottom
'You can’t have players who aren’t under duress just handing the puck to the opponent in front of the net. To me the defensive effort was a lack of concentration and if Phil Housley doesn’t get to the bottom of that in a big hurry, it’s going to be too late.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres may have hit rock bottom
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
'"I thought we established our game pretty good early. In the second period we had some good cycling. It just seemed like when we weren't able to get one, they were able to get one. Their scoring was more timely than ours. It's frustrating. It's a rough patch for our group right now and we just have to find a way out of it. We have to stick together, that's the biggest thing. … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
5 Observations: Oilers topple Sabres 7-2
'If you looked at just the scoring chances and shots on goal you probably wouldn't think this game would've played out the way it did. But costly mistakes and turnovers ultimately cost the Sabres two points against the Oilers and put them even farther behind the teams currently sitting in a playoff spot. The Sabres have had some stinkers this season and Monday against the … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Oilers topple Sabres 7-2
Free Fall Continues, Sabres Lose 7-2
'The Oilers would add to their lead early in the 2nd period when Rasmus Ristolainen wiffed on a shot attempt that led to a Conner McDavid breakaway goal. Edmonton scored a pair of goal in the 2nd period and added two more in the 3rd period to beat the Sabres 7-2.' … [Read more...] about Free Fall Continues, Sabres Lose 7-2
Oilers score seven in win against Sabres
'Casey Mittelstadt and Evan Rodrigues scored for Buffalo (23-17-6), which has lost three straight. Carter Hutton gave up five goals on 12 shots before being pulled at 4:49 of the second period. Linus Ullmark allowed made 11 saves in relief.' … [Read more...] about Oilers score seven in win against Sabres
Sabres look to move forward following loss to Oilers
'"It's frustrating, but at the end of the day you can't hang your head on a loss," Eichel said. "We have a lot of hockey left in the season. I know we're going through a rough patch right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to move forward following loss to Oilers