'With the Sabres reeling in the second night of a back-to-back, their veteran goalie helped them end the day sitting atop the NHL standings.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton extends shutout streak to bail out Sabres in Los Angeles
Archives for October 18, 2019
Eden's Alex Iafallo aims to accomplish more in third season with Kings
'"A lot of motivation," Iafallo, an Eden native, told The Buffalo News hours before he faced the Buffalo Sabres in Staples Center. "All of us in this room are itching to get going and get to winning games. We don’t want last year to ever happen again. A lot of motivation. We’re ready for this year."' … [Read more...] about Eden’s Alex Iafallo aims to accomplish more in third season with Kings
Ducks' Nick Ritchie fined for late hit on Sabres' Vladimir Sobotka
'"Both of the situations, Sobotka and Olofsson, that’s not courage from the other team at all when you’re doing that after the whistle is blown," Krueger said of Ritchie's fine. "I think there’s a lot of respect in the game today and that shows a lack of respect and I’m really happy at least one of the two scenes was dealt with in that way for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Ducks’ Nick Ritchie fined for late hit on Sabres’ Vladimir Sobotka
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Kings 0
'The Sabres, though, had another ugly second period in which Hutton was forced to make 17 saves. The Kings (2-5) failed to capitalize when they had a 5-on-3 power play for 1:12. Hutton made 47 saves, his most as a Sabre, for a second consecutive shutout.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Kings 0
Ducks’ Nick Ritchie fined maximum for hit on Sabres’ Vladimir Sobotka
'The NHL has fined Ducks forward Nick Ritchie $4,121, the maximum amount allowed under the collective bargaining agreement, for roughing Sabres winger Vladimir Sobotka in Buffalo’s 5-2 loss Wednesday in Anaheim, the Department of Player Safety announced today.' … [Read more...] about Ducks’ Nick Ritchie fined maximum for hit on Sabres’ Vladimir Sobotka
Former Sabres’ Enforcer Has Right Idea
'All of the NHL coaches and teams that Buffalo has coming down the pipeline are going to say the same thing after watching that Anaheim game. They will say, “They have dynamic young players and they are much better than last year, but they can be broken.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres’ Enforcer Has Right Idea
Friday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings shoot plenty of blanks as scoreless streak grows in loss to Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Sabres hand Kings their 2nd consecutive shutout loss (Los Angeles Daily News) October 17 rapid reaction: Sabres 3, Kings 0 (LAKings.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Hutton notches 2nd straight shutout, Sabres beat Kings 3-0
'“I think the main thing is he’s just so calm all the time no matter what’s going on,” Sabres center Casey Mittelstad said of Hutton. “The game can be chaos, and you look back and he’s always calm and relaxed, and he does a great job.”' … [Read more...] about Hutton notches 2nd straight shutout, Sabres beat Kings 3-0
Sabres bounce back, blank the Kings 3-0
'The Sabres faced a tough test to start the third as the Kings had some 5-on-3 power play time carry over from late in the second period. Both Jake McCabe and Johan Larsson found themselves in the penalty box for high-sticking and slashing minors, respectively, giving Los Angeles 1:11 of 5-on-3 time to work with. However, the Sabres were able to weather the storm and escape the … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back, blank the Kings 3-0
Sabres get back in the win column after just one loss
'The Sabres were playing in back-to-back nights and it showed. They were fast and on it in the first period, but slowed down and allowed the Kings to come to them in the final 40 minutes. Buffalo got out-shot 36-17 in the final two frames.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back in the win column after just one loss
Ducks forward Ritchie gets fined for attack on Sobotka
'Sobotka hit Ritchie with a solid, clean body check in the corner and then skated to the front of the Sabres net. Ritchie followed him there and jumped him, punching him in the head and knocking his helmet off. Goalie Linus Ullmark came to his teammate's defense and starting punching Ritchie. Ullmark received a two-minute penalty for roughing, while Ritchie got four.' … [Read more...] about Ducks forward Ritchie gets fined for attack on Sobotka
Hutton makes 47 saves for Sabres against Kings in second straight shutout
'"We were pretty due," Mittelstadt said of his line with Sheary and Vesey. "The last few games, we had quite a few chances, especially the last couple even though [Sheary] was out. But played with him enough that it's pretty easy to pick up where we left off. I think we've done a lot of good things, and it was good to see a few go in."' … [Read more...] about Hutton makes 47 saves for Sabres against Kings in second straight shutout
Hutton sets franchise record in shutout of Los Angeles
'"Maybe later on I'll look back on but right now, you just try to be in the moment and just enjoy the win," Hutton said afterward. "We've got a day off tomorrow. That's the only thing we're looking forward to right now."' … [Read more...] about Hutton sets franchise record in shutout of Los Angeles
At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Kings 0
'Conor Sheary, in his first game back after missing the past four contests with an upper-body injury, added a goal, and Jimmy Vesey, their linemate, chipped in an assist for his point as a Sabre.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Kings 0
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund 'putting in the work' (Buffalo News) Amerks set to face division rivals this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage