'Jimmy Vesey and Victor Olofsson scored for the Sabres, who took the lead 1:55 into the third period. Linus Ullmark made 26 saves in goal, and Buffalo had 36 shots on net. Calgary, meanwhile, also received goals from defenseman TJ Brodie and winger Matthew Tkachuk.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Flames 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Archives for 2019
Lack of finish dogs Sabres again in OT loss to Flames
'Sure, the Sabres do some things well for stretches.' … [Read more...] about Lack of finish dogs Sabres again in OT loss to Flames
Sabres notes: Team focused on winning following hit on Rasmus Dahlin
'“We’re just going to accept the result as it is,” coach Ralph Krueger said inside KeyBank Center. “Again … you would always rather have the five minutes in the game because the suspension doesn’t do us any good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Team focused on winning following hit on Rasmus Dahlin
Thursday's Calgary Coverage
Amid off-ice controversy, Flames defeat Sabres in 3-2 overtime victory (Calgary Sun) Flames try to stick with routine as controversy swirls around coach (Calgary Sun) Questions loom for Flames management and owners about Peters racial, physical allegations (Calgary Sun) Bill Peters issues statement addressing use of racial slurs (Calgary Sun) Geoff Ward the obvious choice … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
Lightning’s Erik Cernak texted Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin about hit
'“(Dahlin) said he would be okay, that it’s just hockey,” Cernak said. “He knew I probably didn’t mean to hurt him and put a target on his head.”' … [Read more...] about Lightning’s Erik Cernak texted Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin about hit
Lindholm scores in OT, Flames beat Sabres 3-2
'“We definitely had the chances to put it away after 2-1, and the inability to do that and then have a D-zone breakdown to allow them back into the game is really, really disappointing,” Krueger added. “It’s a painful situation that we have to manage and use in the right way.”' … [Read more...] about Lindholm scores in OT, Flames beat Sabres 3-2
Sabres defenseman Dahlin out indefinitely with concussion
'With Dahlin’s addition, the Sabres have five regulars on the injured list as they prepare to host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Dahlin out indefinitely with concussion
Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman out indefinitely with concussion
'Dahlin, the 2018 first-overall pick has one goal and 16 points in 24 games for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman out indefinitely with concussion
Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out indefinitely after knee surgery
'The 32-year-old was originally said to be shelved between four to six weeks after he was injured on Nov. 8, but Buffalo said in a statement surgery was determined as "the appropriate next step" in Sobotka's recovery.' … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out indefinitely after knee surgery
Sabres fall in overtime, 3-2 to visiting Flames
'With the game still tied 1-1 early in the third period, the Sabres' top line went to work. Two minutes had not yet gone by before Victor Olofsson buried the go-ahead goal. His ninth of the season flew by Rittich and gave Buffalo a 2-1 advantage. The goal extended Olofsson's point streak to five games; it too extended Jack Eichel's active point streak in the process. The … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in overtime, 3-2 to visiting Flames
The Sabres lose in overtime to the floundering Flames
'That’s four games in a row where the Sabres played very well in large parts of the game, but in the end they only picked up three out of eight points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres lose in overtime to the floundering Flames
Botterill: "I appreciate where our team toughness has been"
'"You're extremely disappointed about the actual action. I've liked our response when people know what's going on. When Olofsson got hit in Anaheim, there were five guys in a scrum. I like where our team is at, respecting each other, protecting each other. I can't tell you right now why something didn't happen, but I appreciate where our team toughness has been."' … [Read more...] about Botterill: “I appreciate where our team toughness has been”
Krueger: We can't accept the results because of how well we've played
'"I think everybody knows that we had a hot power play off the hop, and Victor Olofsson, on the back side, was a bit of a surprise. That's being eliminated, and we need to be better at finding options. We can't be happy with our power play production at all with the skill that we have. It will be a major focal point of the game today. We are self critical on it, and the guys … [Read more...] about Krueger: We can’t accept the results because of how well we’ve played
Sabres' struggles continue in 3-2 overtime loss to Flames
'The Sabres were fairly quiet in the first period, taking just two shots in the first ten minutes of game clock. They did have some chances though, some really good ones in fact, but couldn't capitalize. With the Flames on the power play, Rasmus Aspland had a really nice chance for a shorthanded goal but wound up hitting the post. Minutes later, the Sabres had a 3-on-1 but … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggles continue in 3-2 overtime loss to Flames
Flames burn Sabres in OT, hand Buffalo 12th loss in 15 games
'Trailing 1-0 after the first period, Vesey struck for the second time in as many games, firing the puck past the outstretched pad of Calgary’s David Rittich to tie the game on a breakaway.' … [Read more...] about Flames burn Sabres in OT, hand Buffalo 12th loss in 15 games