'Linus Ullmark was yanked at the end of the second period after allowing four goals on 20 shots, and three on the final four shots he faced. Carter Hutton took over and stopped all seven shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about Oilers score 3 in second-period, rally to beat Sabres 4-3
Archives for 2019
Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 5-6 weeks with injury
'McCabe was hurt in a 5-2 loss at Toronto on Saturday. With a little over a month left in the season, the Sabres on Monday announced the timetable for McCabe’s recovery is between five and six weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 5-6 weeks with injury
Oilers, Sabres sagging despite being led by McDavid, Eichel
'What’s becoming abundantly clear since McDavid and Eichel were selected with the top two picks in the 2015 draft is it takes more than the arrival of a so-called “once-in-a-generation” star to transform a losing team into a contender.' … [Read more...] about Oilers, Sabres sagging despite being led by McDavid, Eichel
The Buffalo Sabres have a daunting road ahead of them in the Atlantic
'Buffalo’s challenge now is to grow organically without getting discouraged, or pressured into making panic moves – because that’s how you become a constant rebuilder like Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres have a daunting road ahead of them in the Atlantic
Oilers surge past Sabres 4-3
'Jason Pominville, left all alone beside a wide-open net, nearly tied it late in the 3rd. Swiping away at the puck, however, Pominville's chance deflected off his own stick on the follow-through and never crossed the line. Buffalo finished the game with a flurry of chances, but couldn't cash in, sending the team to its 4th defeat in 5 games.' … [Read more...] about Oilers surge past Sabres 4-3
The Sabres lay another egg and blow a game to Edmonton
'The last 3:31 of that period just shows how soft and fragile this team is. They were in complete control of the game and all of a sudden they were behind.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres lay another egg and blow a game to Edmonton
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
'"I think what happens in the room stays in the room. I think we just came in, regrouped and played a good 3rd period. We just weren't able to find the next goal. We had a lot of chances. We're not going to deny the fact that we had chances to get the next goal, but I think what happens in the room is our business."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
5 Observations: Sabres squander two-goal lead, fall to Oilers 4-3
'To say these types of collapses are concerning would be an understatement but at this point, they shouldn't come as a surprise. If the Sabres have proved anything this season it's that they can't play a full 60-minutes. That was evident once again on Monday and cost the Sabres two precious points.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres squander two-goal lead, fall to Oilers 4-3
Sabres blow 3-1 lead as Oilers win 3rd straight
'They’ve been in perpetual freefall since and are now 13-22-6 since reaching the No. 1 spot in late November.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow 3-1 lead as Oilers win 3rd straight
Oilers rally past Sabres for third straight win
'"You've got to play a full 60 minutes. You've got to check for a full 60 minutes in this League," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We outshot them, we out-chanced them. There's no reason why we shouldn't have come out with two points tonight, and it's just a little bit of defensive lapses for five minutes."' … [Read more...] about Oilers rally past Sabres for third straight win
Short stretch costs Sabres again in loss to Oilers
'"I'm just going to say it again: You cannot play 55 minutes in this league," Housley said. "Those are two points that should have been in our pocket. We have to check for a full 60. We do that tonight, we win. It's simple as that. It's about picking up your people. Doing your job defensively."' … [Read more...] about Short stretch costs Sabres again in loss to Oilers
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect C.J. Smith lands opportunity after long journey (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sam Reinhart and Leon Draisaitl also bear watching in Sabres-Oilers matchup
'Draisaitl, and not McDavid, actually leads the Oilers in goals with 40. That's seven more than McDavid, who had 41 last year, and gives Edmonton a 40-goal man in two straight years for the first time since Mark Messier had 45 in 1989-90 and Petr Klima had 40 in 1990-91.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart and Leon Draisaitl also bear watching in Sabres-Oilers matchup
Mike Harrington: In rising cities, Sabres and Oilers suffer falls from grace
'The major inquiry is this one: Will either of these teams ever win again?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In rising cities, Sabres and Oilers suffer falls from grace
Sabres could turn to goalie Carter Hutton again
'In last Monday’s 5-3 loss in Toronto, the Sabres imploded in front of Hutton, hanging him out to dry. Sabres coach Phil Housley mercifully yanked Hutton after the Maple Leafs scored three times in barely two minutes during a wretched second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could turn to goalie Carter Hutton again