'"I’m not going to beat around the bush: it’s disappointing that we didn’t get the result," Housley lamented. "We didn’t meet our standard tonight. ... These guys have fought and battled together, and fought for each other in the third period. We get one goal it changes the complexion of the game, but the bottom line is we didn’t get the result at this time of the year."' … [Read more...] about ‘Simple’ mistakes slow Sabres in another loss to the Maple Leafs
Archives for March 3, 2019
Mike Harrington: They kept teasing us but this loss is the end for the Sabres
'The Sabres can excuse-monger all they want. But the fact remains this season has been an embarrassment for more than three months. They're nine points out of the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: They kept teasing us but this loss is the end for the Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Dahlin maintained possession before OT goal vs. Penguins
'"It always changes game to game," Housley said Saturday in Scotiabank Arena when asked of the difference between the two challenges. "I just thought Rasmus had possession coming into the zone. He was making a hockey move and it was right on to his tape, so that to me is possession at that point in the overtime."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Dahlin maintained possession before OT goal vs. Penguins
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
'Two defensive breakdowns cost the Sabres two goals against in the second period, and the Maple Leafs held on for a 5-2 win. More important than a four-game skid against Toronto, the Sabres (30-27-8) failed to generate any momentum after beating the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday night and have not won back-to-back games since Dec. 13.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
Loss to Maple Leafs essentially dashes Sabres’ faint playoff hopes
'“I don’t know,” captain Jack Eichel said on the Sabres’ inability to win two straight contests. “I don’t have an answer for you right now.”' … [Read more...] about Loss to Maple Leafs essentially dashes Sabres’ faint playoff hopes
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson understands development takes time
'“I don’t think they’re doing it to punish you,” Thompson said of getting scratched. “They’re not angry at you. It’s to help you and help my development and help the team as well. That goes back to the marathon not a sprint part. They have the best interest out for me. I trust them, I trust their decision making.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson understands development takes time
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Fired-up Tavares and Leafs roll over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Tavares and Leafs rebound with dominant win over Sabres (Toronto Star) Leafs shake defenceless feeling in bounce-back win over Sabres (Toronto Star) Tavares gets happy homecoming as Leafs down Sabres in Toronto (TSN) Maple Leafs, fans remind John Tavares why he chose Toronto (Sportsnet) Tavares feels love from Maple … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Tavares has goal, 2 assists as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 5-2
'Pominville tied it up at the 6-minute mark scoring off a loose puck in the crease that trickled through Andersen’s pads. Sheary, who scored Buffalo’s OT winner a night earlier, then put the Sabres ahead with a wrist shot off a bouncing puck. It was all Maple Leafs after that.' … [Read more...] about Tavares has goal, 2 assists as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 5-2
Sabres road woes continue, fall to Maple Leafs 5-2
'With around two-and-a-half minutes left in the opening period, Buffalo had a golden opportunity to extend their lead to 3-1. Sam Reinhart accepted a pass and crossed the blue line as a pair of Toronto defenders got tied up with one another, but Reinhart ripped the far post as he had Andersen beat, but was unable to seal the deal. Two minutes later, the Maple Leafs instead … [Read more...] about Sabres road woes continue, fall to Maple Leafs 5-2
The Sabres had a chance to win in Toronto, but couldn't shine in key spots
'So this team failed again to win two straight games. They haven’t done it since mid-December That’s why we’re in March and this team isn’t playing meaningful games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres had a chance to win in Toronto, but couldn’t shine in key spots
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'"I'm not going to beat around the bush. It's disappointing we didn't get the result. We didn't meet our standard tonight. In the second we traded chances and unfortunatley one went in off a skate. But I liked the way we played in the third period. We get one goal it changes the complextion of the game. But the bottom line is we just didn't get the result this time of year."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
5 Observations: Maple Leafs score four unanswered, beat Sabres 5-2
'Toronto's second line has combined for 137 points this season while the Sabres trio has combined for 77.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs score four unanswered, beat Sabres 5-2
Sabres Fall To Toronto 5-2
'The Leafs would add two goals in the second period, and an empty netter in the final minutes of the third to earn the 5-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Toronto 5-2
Tavares, Marner each gets three points in Maple Leafs win against Sabres
'"They're a good team, good rivalry, for sure. I've been fortunate to be on the good side of things for a while. But we got to find a way to get that hate a little bit more, especially at home. We got to find a way to win a game against this team."' … [Read more...] about Tavares, Marner each gets three points in Maple Leafs win against Sabres
Late push comes up short in loss to Leafs
'"I think it's just communication," Housley said. "We're all marked up on our guys and they just move it high to low. It's unfortunate. We're getting the puck on the wall, and now we talk about sensing that danger and just realizing that doesn't look good, being alert that it could get turned over."' … [Read more...] about Late push comes up short in loss to Leafs