'The power play managed just four shots on goal during its bunch of attempts. It failed to score on a two-man advantage that lasted 24 seconds and two other chances in the first period where a goal would have created a 2-0 lead. It also failed on another 5-on-3 chance in the third period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Calgary Flames 4, Buffalo Sabres 3
Archives for December 2019
Friday's Calgary Coverage
Coach throws Flames lines into blender and finds right mix (Calgary Sun) Conroy gets the call for brief coaching gig with Flames (Calgary Sun) Flames’ Gaudreau shows plenty of fight after demotion to third line (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Puttin' on a show (CalgaryFlames.com) 'I'm just happy' (CalgaryFlames.com) Infographic - 05.12.19 (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Calgary Coverage
Lucic scores 1st goal with Flames in 4-3 win over Sabres
'“We really came out strong in the first and it got away from us a little bit in the second,” Reinhart said. “We got away from our game plan a little bit. I think our forwards didn’t do a good enough job of recognizing when we were turning pucks over in the offensive zone and our gaps weren’t as good as a result, which gave them more time and space.”' … [Read more...] about Lucic scores 1st goal with Flames in 4-3 win over Sabres
Flames hold on to beat Sabres 4-3
'The Sabres' struggles continued into the third period, as the Flames ran the score to 4-1 just four minutes in. On a broken play, Calgary found themselves with a 3-on-1 chance in front of Ullmark. Forwards Dillon Dube and Derek Ryan freed up some space in front with quick passes, and found an uncovered Milan Lucic in front of the Buffalo net. Lucic deposited his first goal … [Read more...] about Flames hold on to beat Sabres 4-3
The Sabres special teams gets them beaten again
'The Sabres played for maybe 25 minutes at the most in this game and were lucky it was close. Trailing 4-1 late in the game, Buffalo woke up and charged the Calgary net. Jake McCabe and Jack Eichel scored 1:56 apart on David Rittich to make it look respectable.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres special teams gets them beaten again
Sabres open west Canada trip with 4-3 loss to Calgary Flames
'A healthy Rasmus Dahlin is the first choice to be the power play quarterback. Colin Miller has experience in that department, as well. So does Rasmus Ristolainen. Earlier this season, Ristolainen's 6'4", 220-pound frame was used as the body in front of the net on the power play. I'm not saying that look is the answer, but going just one for eight and giving up a goal with a … [Read more...] about Sabres open west Canada trip with 4-3 loss to Calgary Flames
Lucic scores, Flames hang on for win against Sabres
'"I don't think we played a very good game," Olofsson said. "I feel like we didn't play well at all. Started OK, and then Calgary, I thought they took over. They were a lot better than us today up until the last few minutes of the game where we kind of woke up, and we fought to the end but couldn't get that last one in."' … [Read more...] about Lucic scores, Flames hang on for win against Sabres
Special teams are the difference in loss to Flames
'"It definitely is what jumps out on the night," coach Ralph Krueger said when asked about special teams. "I thought we came into the game the way we wanted to. Five-on-five was feeling really good. Again, the specialty teams shifted the momentum in their favor and for them to add a dagger in by scoring on the shorthander definitely was a turning point in the game.' … [Read more...] about Special teams are the difference in loss to Flames
At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Flames 4
'The Flames scored on the power play and while shorthanded to add to their pair of even-strength tallies. Buffalo, meanwhile, finished 1-for-8 on the power play and did not convert on two separate 5-on-3 opportunities.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Flames 4
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Oglevie making up for lost time this season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Mailbag: Will Jason Botterill pursue New Jersey winger Taylor Hall?
'Hall is making only $6 million this season, but he'll likely command anywhere between $9 million to $11 million as an unrestricted free agent in July. He may not be interested in signing with Buffalo, and the Sabres would be wise to not invest so much money in three players. Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner already account for $19 million each season. Sam Reinhart and Brandon … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Will Jason Botterill pursue New Jersey winger Taylor Hall?
Sabres’ Marcus Johansson frustrated by struggles: ‘I know how well I can play’
'“I want to get back to my game, to playing the way I know I can and feel comfortable in that,” he said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “It feels like it’s been a while since I did that now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson frustrated by struggles: ‘I know how well I can play’
Kyle Okposo accompanies Sabres on road trip
'Okposo, who started practicing Monday, has missed the last nine games. Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said the veteran is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo accompanies Sabres on road trip
Thursday's Calgary Coverage
Flames vs. Sabres GameDay — Five storylines (Calgary Sun) Eichel and the Sabres visit the Flames (AP) Sabres, Flames look to build on momentum (Field Level Media) Sabres at Flames preview (NHL.com) 5 things - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected lineup - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
Sabres' Skinner is happy with his place in the lineup
'Fans are convinced that Skinner is furious that he’s not playing on a line with Jack Eichel and is sorry he re-signed in Buffalo. Skinner has 11 goals in 28 games and is on a 32-goal pace. He said with a laugh, “I don’t think I’m really upset. I just want to win games, and everyone here wants to win games, including the coach. He puts out the best lineup that he thinks is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner is happy with his place in the lineup