'Monday afternoon’s 4-0 win over the reeling Dallas Stars was probably their most complete effort of the young season.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger has Sabres looking like playoff contender early in tenure
Archives for October 2019
Sabres notes: Vladimir Sobotka shaking off poor season, earning respect
'Sobotka, a massive disappointment a year ago, has started showcasing signs of his old St. Louis Blues form, playing a tenacious two-way game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Vladimir Sobotka shaking off poor season, earning respect
Don’t be surprised by the Sabres this year
'The only holes I see in this lineup are the lack of a third line presence and our goaltending is not the strongest in the league. The third line is yet to see someone emerge as the line carrier and the play of Casey Mittelstadt could see him fall out of favor by the end of the year for Dylan Cozens who is tearing up the WHL with 11 points in seven games played. I will continue … [Read more...] about Don’t be surprised by the Sabres this year
Tuesday's Dallas Coverage
Inability to get substitutions vs. Sabres led to turning point in Stars’ loss (Dallas Morning News) After offseason filled with Stanley Cup hopes, the Stars are off to a historically bad start. But will this stretch define their season? (Dallas Morning News) Starts’ scoring struggles continue in first shut out this season (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Stars … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage
Olofsson sets rookie record in Sabres’ 4-0 win over Stars
'Nicknamed “Goal-ofsson” by Sabres fans, the 24-year-old Swede has five goals in Buffalo’s first six games. His streak dates to the end of last season when he scored twice in six games. Since making his NHL debut on March 28, no NHL player has more power-play goals than Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson sets rookie record in Sabres’ 4-0 win over Stars
The NHL's best and worst this week: Are the Sabres for real this time?
'"If we're going to have success here and we're going to turn things around, we have to have people who are excited about being in Buffalo and being part of this organization" Botterill said. "That's been Marcus. He's been all-in since day one."' … [Read more...] about The NHL’s best and worst this week: Are the Sabres for real this time?
Buffalo Sabres' Victor Olofsson sets rookie power play scoring record
'The 24-year-old scored a power-play goal in the second period, assisted by a pass from defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. The tally was Olofsson's fifth goal of the season and the seventh of his young career. All of those goals came with a man advantage, making him the first player to score their first seven goals in that manner.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Victor Olofsson sets rookie power play scoring record
Sabres run over Dallas 4-0
'The Sabres turned up the pace in the third period. They dominated the puck and netted two more goals. Vladimir Sobotka feathered a pass to Jeff Skinner on a 2-on-1 that Skinner buried to make it 3-0. Shortly after Marcus Johansson let a rocket go from the point that found the top corner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres run over Dallas 4-0
The Sabres solve Ben Bishop and beat the Stars
'I think this was a very solid game for the Sabres in all three zones. They never backed down from a bigger team and initiated the contact. I realize Dallas has had a poor start to the season, but to me that takes nothing away from the game the Sabres played.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres solve Ben Bishop and beat the Stars
5 Observations: Olofsson makes history as Sabres top Stars in 4-0 win
'History was made on Monday afternoon when Victor Olofsson scored the team's first goal of the game in the 2nd period, grabbing his 5th goal of the season and 7th of his career. With that seventh goal Olofsson broke an NHL record, becoming the first player in league history to score his first seven career goals on the extra-man advantage.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Olofsson makes history as Sabres top Stars in 4-0 win
Sabres Shutout Stars 4-0
'Buffalo kicks off their three game West Coast road trip Wednesday, October 16 with a match-up against Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shutout Stars 4-0
Sabres shut out Stars, hand them sixth loss in seven games
'Victor Olofsson had a goal and an assist, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner and Marcus Johansson scored, and Jack Eichel had two assists for Buffalo (5-0-1), which has won its first four home games for the first time since 2006-07. The Sabres have a season-opening six-game point streak for the first time since going 6-0-2 in 2008-09.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out Stars, hand them sixth loss in seven games
Sabres put together complete effort in 4-0 win over Stars
'"That's the way it's going to be in this league, especially when you're playing good teams like that. It's going to be tight, you're going to have to be patient and you have to keep playing tight defensively and wait for your opportunities, and when you get them, you have to capitalize."' … [Read more...] about Sabres put together complete effort in 4-0 win over Stars
At the Horn: Stars 0 - Sabres 4
'The Sabres kept their foot on the pedal with a pair of third-period goals and went on to earn a 4-0 win over the Stars. At 5-0-1, it's the first time the team has earned points in six straight contests to open a campaign since going 6-0-2 at the start of the 2008-09 season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Stars 0 – Sabres 4
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall Houser from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage