'For much of this game, the Sabres can be proud of their 5-on-5 play. They had possession and had glorious chances. There was a lot of effort and it showed, but it’s the attention to detail that I think failed them. Too many people left in front of their net, not enough bodies in front of the enemy net, they lose too many faceoffs which denies them possession. All that has led … [Read more...] about The Sabres leave Sweden with no points
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Sabres swept in Sweden, fall 5-3 to Lightning in Gloabl Series
'Buffalo, which raced out to an 8-1-1 start through the first 10 games, are now 9-6-2 overall. They’ve also only collected three out of a potential 14 points over their last seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres swept in Sweden, fall 5-3 to Lightning in Gloabl Series
Maroon lifts Lightning past Sabres at Global Series
'"We asked for a different game. We wanted a stronger compete, and we felt that we had it," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "There were stretches of the game today where we were very close to where we want to be as a team and how we want to play, and specialty teams did decide the game again today. Our power play let us down, as did our [penalty kill] this weekend."' … [Read more...] about Maroon lifts Lightning past Sabres at Global Series
Krueger imparts wisdom on Swedish coaches at Global Series
'"You are trying to make the player into a better player and a better person every time you speak to him," said Kreuger, in his first season as Sabres coach.' … [Read more...] about Krueger imparts wisdom on Swedish coaches at Global Series
Sabres look to take lessons from Global Series back home after loss
'"It was again, a moment that shifted the game away from us," Krueger said. "It's questionable, for sure, but I probably shouldn't say more than that other than there was a collision of two players moving through the same space and Marcus Johansson was the bigger and stronger of the two and was punished for that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to take lessons from Global Series back home after loss
At the Horn: Lightning 5 - Sabres 3
'Olofsson scored his seventh goal of the season - and first at even strength - to pull the Sabres back within one with 15:46 still left to play. Gourde restored the Lightning's two-goal lead with 10:12 remaining, then Joseph made it 5-2 1:07 later.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Lightning 5 – Sabres 3
Saturday's Tampa Bay Coverage (Part II)
Buffalo visits Tampa Bay after Reinhart’s 2 goal-game (AP) Lightning go for Stockholm sweep of Sabres (Field Level Media) Sabres at Lightning preview (NHL.com) Nuts & Bolts: Lightning go for second-straight win over Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage (Part II)
'A dream come true': Czech-Slovak Sabres fans cheer for their team in Stockholm
'You didn't know there was such as thing as the Czech-Slovak Fan club? Me either.' … [Read more...] about ‘A dream come true’: Czech-Slovak Sabres fans cheer for their team in Stockholm
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin thrilled by first meeting with Swedish legend Nicklas Lidstrom
'"As a 17-year-old, he looked poised and mature. He looked hungry, willing to get up in the play, played with lots of enthusiasm. That's what you see in today's game as well. And at 19 years old, he's still a young player."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin thrilled by first meeting with Swedish legend Nicklas Lidstrom
The Wraparound from Sweden: Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
'Tampa Bay (7-5-2) had a 2-0 lead after one before Reinhart scored late in the second. Yanni Gourde's goal at 7:45 of the third put the Lightning up, 3-1, before Reinhart got Buffalo close again.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound from Sweden: Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
Stockholm Scenes: Vasa Museum showcases warship's salvage, restoration
'In the center of it all is the Vasa, the world's only preserved 17th century warship. The massive ship (230 feet long and 170 feet high) sank in Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628 – and sat mired in the mud at the bottom of the harbor for 333 years. Seriously.' … [Read more...] about Stockholm Scenes: Vasa Museum showcases warship’s salvage, restoration
Saturday's Tampa Bay Coverage (Part I)
Lightning put together a complete game to beat Buffalo in Sweden (Tampa Bay Times) Victor Hedman follows other stars’ path from their shared hometown (Tampa Bay Times) Hedman made a comeback - involved in Tampa Bay's victory (Stockholm Daily News) Markus Näslund released the puck in the Globe: "Extremely large" (Stockholm Daily News) Hedmans Tampa won round one: "Extremely … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage (Part I)
Awesome - despite the loss for Olofsson
'I had some positions there, but I just have to work on it! It still felt like I worked my way in a bit more and more the match went. In the second period we did not get to the level we should be to beat a team like Tampa, but we came back strong in the third. We made a good push, but it didn't go all the way.' … [Read more...] about Awesome – despite the loss for Olofsson
"Playoff feeling" between Tampa and Buffalo
'There will be some endgame feeling, I think. But it's just fun to get the extra attention on the matches, and it helps build the atmosphere, he says.' … [Read more...] about “Playoff feeling” between Tampa and Buffalo
The NHL goalkeeper's greeting before the hockeyall Swedish meeting
'A fiery rivalry meeting between Modo and Björklöven tonight. Then Buffalo goalkeeper Linus Ullmark sends a greeting to his old club. "Ten straight wins," he says with a smile.' … [Read more...] about The NHL goalkeeper’s greeting before the hockeyall Swedish meeting