'It was a normal day that had a chance to be historic for the Buffalo Sabres. And then, to quote coach Ralph Krueger, everything suddenly "slid off the rails." That's for sure.' … [Read more...] about Stunned by Eichel’s streak-ending injury, Sabres offer no resistance to Flyers
Archives for December 20, 2019
Sabres' Jeff Skinner shoulders blame for scoring slump
'"For me sometimes, I know you'll have ups and downs through a season and I understand that," Skinner told The Buffalo News after his team's pregame skate ahead of its game against the Philadelphia Flyers. "But it's not something I'm trying to look at as a seven-game stretch. I try to go game to game see what I can do to get better.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner shoulders blame for scoring slump
The Wraparound: Philadelphia Flyers 6, Buffalo Sabres 1
'It was ugliness unmatched in Ralph Krueger's first 36 games as coach.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Philadelphia Flyers 6, Buffalo Sabres 1
Sabres captain Jack Eichel out with upper-body injury against Flyers
'With Eichel sidelined, Marcus Johansson moved up to center Victor Olofsson and Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel out with upper-body injury against Flyers
Friday's Philadelphia Coverage
The Flyers outscore the Sabres 6-1 (Philadelphia Inquirer) James van Riemsdyk, Travis Konecny help trigger Flyers’ rout of Jack Eichel-less Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Travis Konecny is gritty, the NHL is dumb, and other observations from the Flyers’ 6-1 win over the Sabres | Mike Sielski (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers, van Riemsdyk rout Sabres 6-1 (Burlington County … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Van Riemsdyk scores 2, Flyers rout Eichel-less Sabres 6-1
'“From everybody, up and down, nobody played a good game tonight,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said. “And that’s frustrating. Obviously losing Jack right before the game, that’s a time for guys to step up and nobody did it.”' … [Read more...] about Van Riemsdyk scores 2, Flyers rout Eichel-less Sabres 6-1
Jack Eichel injury update: Buffalo Sabres captain held out with upper-body injury
'While the cause and extent of his injury are unknown, the Sabres were forced to go to battle without their most lethal weapon. Eichel was originally slotted in the starting lineup, but the late change drew Conor Sheary into the game instead.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel injury update: Buffalo Sabres captain held out with upper-body injury
Sabres fold against the Flyers, 6-1
'Though this game took a while to get going, the Flyers made their shots count and busted things open with three consecutive goals in the first period. The trio of tallies came within a 4:01 span between the 13:04 and 17:05 marks of the opening frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fold against the Flyers, 6-1
With Eichel out the Sabres fold in Philadelphia
'When your best player goes down, it’s up to others to step up. The team didn’t pay Jeff Skinner for the next eight years to play like he has recently. Where was Skinner to pick up the slack? Where was Sam Reinhart? Where was Rasmus Ristolainen, Where was Marcus Johansson? These are guys that are supposed to be leaders along with Eichel and for this game, they were no-shows … [Read more...] about With Eichel out the Sabres fold in Philadelphia
Sabres dominated by Flyers in 6-1 loss
'It didn't start pretty and it ended even worse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominated by Flyers in 6-1 loss
Eichel’s point streak ends as he misses Flyers game with upper body injury
'The Sabres captain, who was on the ice for warm-ups ahead of Thursday’s game against the Flyers, was scratched prior to puck drop with an upper body injury, ending his 17-game point streak.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s point streak ends as he misses Flyers game with upper body injury
Eichel point streak ends with injury, Sabres lose to Flyers
'"It was something that evolved in the warmups so we'll just look at the situation and get back to you tomorrow on that," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Eichel point streak ends with injury, Sabres lose to Flyers
Sabres fall to Flyers in Eichel's absence
'In addition to Eichel, the Sabres also lost forwards Johan Larsson and Evan Rodrigues to injuries. Larsson left with an upper-body injury after completing his final shift with 16:48 remaining in the second period; Rodrigues was helped off the ice after taking a slap shot to his left leg with 16:52 left in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers in Eichel’s absence
At the Horn: Sabres 1 - Flyers 6
'Carter Hutton made 23 saves. The Sabres were outshot 29-17.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 1 – Flyers 6