Canucks 6 Sabres 5 (OT): Miller ends offensive thriller, preserving win after hosts blow lead (Vancouver Province) Ed Willes: Canucks gain an edge on Sabres in tight showdown of 'new hope' squads (Vancouver Province) Canucks Extra: High flying offence an argument to make bonus point wins a thing in hockey (Vancouver Province) Canucks survive another third-period collapse to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Archives for December 2019
Miller scores in OT to lift Canucks over Sabres 6-5
'“I just felt like we shot ourselves in the foot a few times,” Eichel said. “We kept battling through the adversity.”' … [Read more...] about Miller scores in OT to lift Canucks over Sabres 6-5
Sabres force overtime, but fall 6-5 to the Canucks
'The Sabres were able to force overtime with a late goal from forward Marcus Johansson with 58.5 seconds to go in regulation to tie the game at 5-5. However, it was Canucks forward J.T. Miller who ended the game with 1:39 to go in the overtime with a power play goal over the glove of Sabres goalie Carter Hutton.' … [Read more...] about Sabres force overtime, but fall 6-5 to the Canucks
The Sabres comeback fell short in overtime
'Carter Hutton started the season 6-0-0 and has lost nine straight since. He had another rough outing in Vancouver and in those nine losses, has a goals against of 3.98 and a save percentage of .875.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres comeback fell short in overtime
Sabres drop second game of trip 6-5 to Vancouver Canucks in overtime
'Part of the Sabres' surprise success in October was the play of what many saw as the fourth line: Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson, and Kyle Okposo. As they started putting pucks into the net, head coach Ralph Kruger praised the line as a whole. The return of a healthy Kyle Okposo led to the return of a more conventional lineup with 12 forwards and six defensemen; and it … [Read more...] about Sabres drop second game of trip 6-5 to Vancouver Canucks in overtime
Miller, Canucks recover to defeat Sabres in OT
'Sabres center Jack Eichel appeared to win it at 2:09 of overtime, but teammate Henri Jokiharju was called for an interference penalty. "It takes a goal out of their net and puts one in ours and that's frustrating," said Eichel, who had two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games (10 goals, 12 assists), his NHL career high and longest active streak in the League.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Canucks recover to defeat Sabres in OT
Sabres erase trio of deficits in OT loss to Canucks
'"It's a big point," said Kyle Okposo, who scored in his return from a 10-game absence. "… We could have wilted, but we didn't. We found a way to tie the game and get a point. Obviously, we would have liked to get a second one, that's disappointing. But I liked the way we fought back and that's a huge point."' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase trio of deficits in OT loss to Canucks
At the Horn: Sabres 5 - Canucks 6 (OT)
'Buffalo has surrendered a league-high five shorthanded goals this season. The Sabres' power play finished the game 1-for-4.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 5 – Canucks 6 (OT)
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester’s point streak stopped at 12 games (Buffalo News) Amerks split weekend set with Checkers (Amerks.com) Checkers snap Rochester's streak (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Jack Eichel making his points on hottest streak of his career
'So heading into Game 30 on the schedule, he's on pace for 51 goals and 110 points. Those are numbers in Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny territory, circa 1993.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel making his points on hottest streak of his career
Saturday's Vancouver Coverage
Eichel and Buffalo take on Vancouver (AP) Sabres look to bounce back vs. well-rested Canucks (Field Level Media) Canucks vs Sabres Game Day Preview (TSN) Sabres at Canucks preview (NHL.com) Game Notes: Canucks vs. Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage
Asplund earns opportunity alongside Skinner, Johansson
'"We think that he's shown a grit to the game that's really interesting and we think he's improving every single day and learning more and more what it takes to play in the National Hockey League," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Asplund earns opportunity alongside Skinner, Johansson
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Andrew Oglevie developing into one of Sabres' top forward prospects (Buffalo News) Johansson gets 100th career win, records first shutout with Amerks (Buffalo News) Johansson earns first AHL shutout in 4-0 win over defending champs (Amerks.com) Second-period barrage sinks Checkers (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Punchless power play is a crisis for the Sabres
'The Sabres were 0 for 7 until Jack Eichel scored with 47 seconds left and Linus Ullmark on the bench for an extra attacker. That was Buffalo's third chance at a two-man advantage on the night. The first two were feeble.' … [Read more...] about Punchless power play is a crisis for the Sabres
As Team Canada camp looms, Sabres No. 1 pick Dylan Cozens grinds through schedule
'"He's one of the most competitive guys I've ever seen. Not just hockey. Everything," said Addison, whom Cozens rates as one of his best friends on the team. "Every single thing in the world, he's the most competitive guy. Hates to lose. Always wants to be the best of everything. It shows."' … [Read more...] about As Team Canada camp looms, Sabres No. 1 pick Dylan Cozens grinds through schedule