'The results could change if coach Ralph Krueger fixes the Sabres' broken power play, which is an abysmal 1-for-37 over its last 13 games. Buffalo had zero shots on goal in its two opportunities against the Leafs. Jack Eichel and company could barely cycle the puck in the offensive zone on the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Power-play failures loom large in Sabres’ overtime loss to Leafs
Archives for December 1, 2019
It was a terrible November at times but Sabres' season wasn't rendered moot
'Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs left Buffalo at 3-8-3 for the month. That's just one point ahead of hapless Detroit for the fewest number of November points in the league with nine.' … [Read more...] about It was a terrible November at times but Sabres’ season wasn’t rendered moot
The Wraparound: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Buffalo Sabres 1 (OT)
'Rasmus Ristolainen scored for the Sabres and Carter Hutton had 41 saves in goal. William Nylander broke a scoreless tie with his 10th goal of the season in the second period, and John Tavares scored the game-winner 1:45 into overtime.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Buffalo Sabres 1 (OT)
Sabres showing signs of progress, close month one point out of playoff spot
'“I feel like we’re on the right track here,” Sabres center Marcus Johansson said after Leafs captain John Tavares scored 1:45 into overtime. “That’s more like the way we want to play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres showing signs of progress, close month one point out of playoff spot
Sabres notes: Colin Miller trying to stay positive during tough start
'“It (stinks),” Miller of sitting out. “Nobody wants to but … you treat it like a pro and you come in and work hard every day, control what you can. That’s what I’ve tried to do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Colin Miller trying to stay positive during tough start
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Andersen, Tavares make Keefe a winner (Toronto Sun) Leaf Snaps: Keefe gets new office (Toronto Sun) There’s no place like home as Leafs snap back-to-back curse in coach Keefe’s Toronto debut (Toronto Star) Masked marvel commits highway robbery and the Leafs steal a win in QEW series (Toronto Star) Andersen’s heroics underscore first home win with Leafs for Keefe … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Tavares scores in OT, leads Maple Leafs past Sabres 2-1
'“I thought the guys put that away really well and really deserved more than a point here when I look at the third period,” Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said. “So really proud of the effort of the guys just digging it really deep and extremely disappointed with the final result.”' … [Read more...] about Tavares scores in OT, leads Maple Leafs past Sabres 2-1
Why Patrik Berglund’s decision to walk away from NHL was no decision at all
'Today he is the captain of Djurgardens in the SHL and playing for less than a tenth of what he would have been earning in Buffalo. But he’s in a much better place overall. “I don’t know how much money you need to be happy, but I’m good,” said Berglund.' … [Read more...] about Why Patrik Berglund’s decision to walk away from NHL was no decision at all
Sabres fall 2-1 in Overtime to Toronto
'Neither team was penalized in the third period, with the Sabres and Maple Leafs trading chances at both ends of the ice. Matthews had one last chance for Toronto before the end of regulation, but Marco Scandella was able to sweep the puck away from the goal line before it could cross the line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall 2-1 in Overtime to Toronto
The Sabres get three out of four points against Toronto
'Jack Eichel had an assist and now has points in nine straight games scoring eight goals and eight assists for 16 points. Eichel has an assist in seven straight games. Other than Andersen, I thought Eichel was the second best player on the ice. He made some plays defensively that the best defensive forwards in the league would’ve been proud of.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get three out of four points against Toronto
Sabres drop second game of home-and-home with Toronto 2-1 in overtime
'Putting Mittelstadt on Marcus Johansson's wing affords the former the opportunity to be more effective in smaller doses on faceoffs. The latter's veteran presence, along with Jimmy Vesey on the other wing, also takes him away from the expectation of being the alpha of his line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop second game of home-and-home with Toronto 2-1 in overtime
Tavares’ snipe sinks Sabres in OT
'Rasmus Ristolainen provided the lone goal for the Blue & Gold, who have not won back-to-back games since winning three straight games against Los Angeles and San Jose in mid-October.' … [Read more...] about Tavares’ snipe sinks Sabres in OT
Tavares' OT goal lifts Maple Leafs past Sabres
'"It was a strong game from his side. I thought both goalies played very, very well," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "We needed to take more opportunities on the chances we had. I thought even though shot clock doesn't show it, I thought we dominated in the chances here today 5-on-5 and took too long to get that first one."' … [Read more...] about Tavares’ OT goal lifts Maple Leafs past Sabres
Sabres grind out road point in rematch with Leafs
'"I'm really proud of the guys," Krueger said. "This performance on the workload we've had, they sure showed up and played well. ... Really proud of the effort of the guys just digging in really deep and extremely disappointed with the final result."' … [Read more...] about Sabres grind out road point in rematch with Leafs
Okposo, Skinner have fierce ping-pong battle for tiny glass ball trophy
'The Buffalo Sabres forwards were pitted against each other after beating forward Zemgus Girgensons and goalie Carter Hutton in the semifinals of a very serious and official tournament posted to Sabres social media.' … [Read more...] about Okposo, Skinner have fierce ping-pong battle for tiny glass ball trophy