'The Sabres continue to be terrible in the second period, allowing four goals in this one. They wilt in the face of adversity on the road, where they're 11-21-5 and have lost 11 straight. They make mistake after mistake on defensive coverages and give the puck away with impunity.' … [Read more...] about Finality hits Sabres hard as playoff fate become official
Archives for March 24, 2019
Sabres Notebook: Pominville pumped to return to lineup in hometown
'"I don't know if they put thought into that putting me back in for it. I didn't really, to be honest with you," Pominville said. "I just try to enjoy the moment, go with it, go day by day. But when I saw my name, I was definitely happy. I knew we were coming here. You see Montreal coming up and you're thinking it would be nice to have a chance to play there for sure. I was … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pominville pumped to return to lineup in hometown
The Wraparound: Canadiens 7, Sabres 4
'The Sabres have missed the playoffs eight straight years, dating to 2011. If Carolina makes the postseason this season — and the Hurricanes currently join the Habs in holding the East wild-cards — Buffalo will have the longest postseason drought in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 7, Sabres 4
Jason Pominville discreet about his future
'"No, I do not think about it," replied Pominville. I try to appreciate the moment. I stay with a mindset one day at a time. I feel good, I'm healthy. I will take the time at the end of the season to reflect on my future, but also that of my family. But I do not think it could be my last meeting in Montreal. If it must be, it will be." … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville discreet about his future
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens beat Sabres 7-4 to strengthen hold on final playoff spot (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens Game Day: Brendan Gallagher scores twice in 7-4 win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette) About last night ... Canadiens win another one they needed (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The leaders stand up (Journal de Montreal) Good candles (Journal de Montreal) Jason … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Sabres 7-4
'“It’s been a long year,” Eichel said. “These same issues seem to continue to haunt us. We have to be better these next few games. There’s still a lot of pride on the line. We represent our city, this organization. That should be enough right there. We should play for each other more.”' … [Read more...] about Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Sabres 7-4
Looking ahead for the Buffalo Sabres: Decision looms on Jeff Skinner
'The bad news: Not much else worked out. The Sabres couldn't score (25th in goals) or defend (23rd in goals against), and a 6-11-4 stretch in the middle of the season torpedoed them.' … [Read more...] about Looking ahead for the Buffalo Sabres: Decision looms on Jeff Skinner
Sabres fall in Montreal 7-4
'With the regulation loss, Buffalo is officially eliminated from playoff contention, marking eight straight years without a postseason appearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Montreal 7-4
The Sabres are officially out of the playoffs
'I know that is what he’s hoping for from his teammates, but pride has not been in big abundance with this team since November 29.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are officially out of the playoffs
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"Maybe we gave them a lot of what they got. I gotta get tighter on my check on that Gallagher goal. I feel like I kind of lost sight of the puck there. I thought [Shea] Weber might be taking the net, but he makes a good play. I gotta be better. I gotta be tighter on Gallagher and not let him get that shot away. That one's on me, but I think just as a group we can do a better … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres miss playoffs for eighth consecutive season
'Since their win streak ended the Sabres have one of the worst records in the NHL with just 13 wins and 36 losses [13-28-8].' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres miss playoffs for eighth consecutive season
Sabres eliminated from postseason contention with 7-4 loss to Habs
'Buffalo jumped out a 1-0 lead courtesy of Sam Reinhart in the first period, but wouldn't find the back of the net again until the end of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres eliminated from postseason contention with 7-4 loss to Habs
Canadiens defeat Sabres, pad lead for second wild card in East
'"It's been a long year and obviously these same issues seem to continue to haunt us, so we've just got to be better here for the next few games," Eichel said. "I think there's a lot of pride on the line. There's a lot to play for. You know, we represent our city, we represent each other, this organization, and that should be enough right there."' … [Read more...] about Canadiens defeat Sabres, pad lead for second wild card in East
Costly mistakes mount in loss to Canadiens
'"I thought we had a good first period," Eichel said. "Second period, I thought maybe we got a little bit away from our game and I thought they were able to extend shifts in our end and we probably turned over too many pucks and that led to some of their goals."' … [Read more...] about Costly mistakes mount in loss to Canadiens
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson scores twice in Amerks' win in Toronto (Buffalo News) Amerks snap skid, reach 40-win mark with 5-2 victory over Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 5-2 to Visiting Amerks (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage