'"I think throughout the whole game we had our fair share of opportunities to score," Thompson said. "It’s just one of those nights where the puck’s not bouncing your way sometimes. ... I thought our effort was there, I thought our compete was there. As long as you’re getting those chances, I think you’re doing things right."' … [Read more...] about Second consecutive shutout loss leaves Sabres searching for answers
Archives for March 13, 2019
Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt back at center after left-wing experiment
'"I think it’s important to just keep progressing," Mittelstadt added. "I’ve made good progress in areas I’ve needed to. Keep moving forward and getting better. ... I think that will put me in a good spot for next season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt back at center after left-wing experiment
The Wraparound: Dallas Stars 2, Buffalo Sabres 0
'Buffalo (30-30-9) has lost 11 of its last 13 games, including five straight, and has been outscored 5-0 over its last two games. It has not scored since Kyle Okposo's third-period goal in a 5-4 shootout loss last Thursday in Chicago.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Dallas Stars 2, Buffalo Sabres 0
Sabres generate more offense, still fall to Stars
'“I know it sounds like a broken record, but coming back from Colorado, I did like the response from our players,” coach Phil Housley said following the Sabres’ fifth straight loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate more offense, still fall to Stars
Sabres notes: Taylor Fedun finds home with Stars
'“Something had to give there,” Fedun said prior to Tuesday’s 2-0 win over the Sabres inside KeyBank Center. “It was a point where they had a lot of bodies on D. I had kind of fallen out of the spot where I was playing all the time and would have an opportunity to get called up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Taylor Fedun finds home with Stars
Wednesday's Dallas Coverage
Career night for Roope Hintz leads Stars past Sabres as playoff push continues (Dallas Morning News) Stars GM Jim Nill on where Mats Zuccarello extension talks stand, adding Dallas' top prospects to AHL roster (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 things to know: Bishop stays perfect with third straight shutout (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dallas Coverage
Bishop records 3rd straight shutout, Stars beat Sabres 2-0
'“We just couldn’t seem to find one to maybe give us a lift and go from there,” said forward Jeff Skinner, who leads Buffalo with 36 goals, but hasn’t scored in his last 12 games. “It’s not a good feeling. But at the same time, you have to stick with it and create some more.”' … [Read more...] about Bishop records 3rd straight shutout, Stars beat Sabres 2-0
Sabres shut out by Dallas 2-0
'Buffalo failed to score on either of their power play attempts as well. Joel L'Esperance and Alexander Radulov were called for back-to-back minor penalties in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Dallas 2-0
The Sabres' shutout streak hits 137:40 in a 2-0 loss
'Phil Housley said they gave up 15 chances and I believe that. They only gave up two goals, but the bottom line is when you’re that stingy, you have to win the game and they didn’t. This was a game that they did follow the game plan and they were hard on the puck, but the bottom line is what good did it do them? They still lost by two goals.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ shutout streak hits 137:40 in a 2-0 loss
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Stars
'"You have zero goals you can always do more, but I think we had some good looks. Again, [the Stars] don't give up much so when you get looks against a team like that you gotta bear down and get one."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Stars
5 Observations: Sabres drop fifth straight, shut out by Stars 2-0
'If nothing else Tuesday was a cruel reminder as to how many problems the Sabres must address in the offseason. Eichel provides whatever line he's on an immediate scoring threat. After that, there are three other lines that have a long way to go.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres drop fifth straight, shut out by Stars 2-0
Sabres Shutout In Second Straight Game
'Buffalo struggled without their captian, Jack Eichel on the ice, especially on the power play. Buffalo went 0-3 on the extra man opportunity. Eichel was serving the first game of his two game suspension for an illegal hit in the team's previous game against Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shutout In Second Straight Game
Bishop gets third straight shutout, Stars top Sabres
'"If you have zero goals you can always do more," said Buffalo forward Jeff Skinner, who hit the post twice and has gone 12 games without a goal. "We had some good looks. Again, they don't give up much, so when you get looks against a team like that you have to bear down."' … [Read more...] about Bishop gets third straight shutout, Stars top Sabres
Sabres unable to solve Bishop in loss to Stars
'"It's his third shutout in a row, so we got to find a way to make it difficult for the goaltenders. But I can't fault the way our guys worked hard."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Bishop in loss to Stars