Buffalo hosts New York in conference battle (AP) Isles face Sabres with sights set on ninth straight win (Field Level Media) Islanders at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Archives for November 2, 2019
Ugly first period in 6-1 loss shows Sabres have 'a long way to go'
'"The thing you take from this is we’ve got a long way to go," winger Kyle Okposo said. "I just think our game’s been slipping a little bit. We’ve been playing some pretty good hockey most of the time. Maybe getting away with 10 minutes here or there and tonight obviously we didn’t. I think we just have to get back to the basics. Hopefully it’s a wake-up call and tomorrow night … [Read more...] about Ugly first period in 6-1 loss shows Sabres have ‘a long way to go’
Sabres' Victor Olofsson named NHL rookie of the month
'Entering Friday, Olofsson led all rookies with six goals, all on the power play, and his 10 points were tied with three others for first. The 24-year-old also led all rookie forwards in ice time per game (17:27) and became the second Sabre in as many seasons to earn the honor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named NHL rookie of the month
The Wraparound: Capitals 6, Sabres 1
'Washington leads the NHL with 23 points, recorded its best October in franchise history and has won seven of its last nine games. Buffalo has lost three of its past four games, including two in regulation.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Capitals 6, Sabres 1
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named NHL’s Rookie of Month for October
'Olofsson scored all six of his goals on the power play, becoming the first NHL player to register his first eight goals on the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named NHL’s Rookie of Month for October
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Back home at last, the Capitals blitz Buffalo early and skate off with a 6-1 victory (Washington Post) A 4-goal first period fuels Caps' win over Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) The fourth line's big night, a roaming Buffalo defense and Wilson's knockout goal (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Caps Open Six-Pack Attack on Sabres in 6-1 Win (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Jakub Vrana scores twice, Capitals rout Sabres 6-1
'“We’re disappointed with what happened in the first period,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “We got away from the simple game and the decisions we needed to make with the puck. We gave them, really, everything they got in the first period.”' … [Read more...] about Jakub Vrana scores twice, Capitals rout Sabres 6-1
Sabres fall in Washington, 6-1 to Capitals
'It was all Capitals early and often in this one. The scoring started just over six-minutes into the opening period, and did not stop until there were four goals past Linus Ullmark and the Sabres' defense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Washington, 6-1 to Capitals
It took just 4:27 to put the Sabres out of the game in Washington
'The Sabres have only scored seven goals in their last four games which is why they’ve lost three out of four.' … [Read more...] about It took just 4:27 to put the Sabres out of the game in Washington
Sabres' Olofsson is the NHL's Rookie of the Month
'Olofsson scored all six goals he had in the month in his first seven games. All six goals were also scored on the power play. He does not have a 5-on-5 goal in his brief NHL career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Olofsson is the NHL’s Rookie of the Month
Sabres fall to Capitals, suffer first back-to-back losses this season
'Henri Jokiharju scored his first NHL goal in the loss with assists from Evan Rodrigues and Rasmus Dahlin. Linus Ullmark made 28 saves, allowing the most goals he's had in a start this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Capitals, suffer first back-to-back losses this season
Victor Olofsson named NHL's "Rookie of the Month" for October
'The Swedish born winger also recorded both of his goals in the 2018-19 season on the power play, making him the first player in NHL history to record his first eight goals on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson named NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for October
Caps crush Sabres 6-1
'The Sabres had their chances, but also gave Washington plenty as well in a 6-1 loss Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Caps crush Sabres 6-1
Olofsson named NHL’s Rookie of the Month
'The 24-year-old also set a rookie record with the first eight goal of his career coming on the man-advantage. Both of the goals he scored last season were on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson named NHL’s Rookie of the Month
Capitals score four in first period, ease past Sabres
'"I just didn't think we were good enough, especially against a team like that," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "They're one of the best teams in the League for a reason, and I thought we were just sloppy with the puck. I thought we just gave them a lot of chances that we shouldn't have, and they capitalized."' … [Read more...] about Capitals score four in first period, ease past Sabres