'The Sabres pieced together what Krueger called their "best game of the season" at 5 on 5. Mistakes continue to plague them, though.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ loss to Bruins inflicts ‘pain,’ but reveals winning formula
Archives for November 22, 2019
Sabres' Ralph Krueger: Mike Babcock will 'grow and learn' from dismissal
'"We spoke pretty quick after the situation, and I’m happy to see him being a winner in the process," Krueger said Thursday morning in TD Garden ahead of a game against the Boston Bruins. "We had a fabulous year together on the way to Sochi and I’ve stayed in contact ever since. Have a lot of hobbies in the summer, like water skiing, together. I told him to go get a ski out and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger: Mike Babcock will ‘grow and learn’ from dismissal
The Wraparound: Boston Bruins 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
'Buffalo (10-9-3) has lost nine of its last 10 games and allowed a power-play goal for a seventh consecutive game.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Boston Bruins 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
Brasky: Sabres start against Bruins gives hope for what this team is capable of; Inability to capitalize draws cause for concern
'The Sabres haven’t gotten a goal from a forward in two games and Jack Eichel is the only forward to score in Buffalo’s past four games. During the 10-game stretch the Sabres have gone 1-7-2 and have been outscored 36-20.' … [Read more...] about Brasky: Sabres start against Bruins gives hope for what this team is capable of; Inability to capitalize draws cause for concern
Friday's Boston Coverage
The B’s didn’t have their A game. Fortunately, they had Tuukka Rask (Boston Globe) Tuukka Rask delivers incredible save vs. Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins commiserate about Mike Babcock, whose tenure they helped end (Boston Globe) Takeaways from the Bruins’ victory over the Sabres (Boston Globe) Tuukka Rask shines as Bruins edge Sabres (Boston Herald) Bruins’ Brad Marchand … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage
Marchand, Pastrnak lead Bruins past Sabres 3-2
'“We played a little better but it’s another loss,” Montour said. “We’ve got to start winning some hockey games.”' … [Read more...] about Marchand, Pastrnak lead Bruins past Sabres 3-2
Sabres fall to Boston 3-2
'The biggest save of the game was made by Rask on Evan Rodrigues partway through the third period. The B's netminder was able to use his blocker to lunge and knock down the Rodrigues shot on goal. At the time, the save kept the score 3-1 in favor of the home team. Buffalo had several chances to tie the score, but failed to get the game-tying goal before the end of regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Boston 3-2
The Sabres played their very best, but get no points in Boston
'Buffalo was playing well, but went into the third period trailing by a goal. One of your veteran players and alternate captains in Jake McCabe can’t take a penalty 32 seconds into the third period. You know what happens when you do that in Boston? Pastrnak scores his 20th and puts the game away.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres played their very best, but get no points in Boston
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Bruins 3-2
'Two of Boston's three goals came on the power play. To the Sabres credit, they only took two penalties but the Bruins scored on both of them. The penalty kill has been a problem for the Sabres all season and with a team like Boston, the last thing you can do is allow your opponent to win the special teams battle.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Bruins 3-2
Sabres lose for 10th time in 12 games, fall to Bruins 3-2
'Ristolainen’s tally in the first period, which snapped a 57 game goalless streak for the defenseman, also snapped the Sabres out an 0-for-21 skid on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose for 10th time in 12 games, fall to Bruins 3-2
Marchand, Bruins defeat Sabres, extend point streak to six
'"It's really painful right now," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said, "to digest a game where, in Boston, against for me the best team in the League at the moment, we played as good a first period as we could play, and dominated in every, every area of the game except for the score. You know coming in out of that period 1-1, the guys deserved more from that, and I thought they … [Read more...] about Marchand, Bruins defeat Sabres, extend point streak to six
Disappointed with result, Sabres see areas to build on in loss to Bruins
'"That's the type of game we have to play if we want to win games," Rodrigues said. "We did it early on and we've gotten away from it. We played with urgency, we played on our toes, we pressured the puck. We've been letting teams kind of come at us of late and we have to take it to teams."' … [Read more...] about Disappointed with result, Sabres see areas to build on in loss to Bruins
At the Horn: Sabres 2 - Bruins 3
'However, Tukka Rask was strong in net for Boston, stopping 36 shots. Brad Marchand scored twice for Boston, including a power-play goal of his own. David Pastrnak, the NHL's leader in goals, tallied early in the third period while on the power play for his 20th of the season. That goal proved to be the difference.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 2 – Bruins 3
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Malone finding consistency in an inconsistent way (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage