'Success chain Olofsson-Eichel-Reinhart pressed on in the attack zone and it was only near that "Goalofsson" had to make his first goal (outside of powerplay) for the season.' … [Read more...] about “One of my most special moments”
Archives for 2019
"I shook - felt like a toddler"
'As a 17-year-old, he looked ready and mature. He looked hungry, wanted to keep up with the game and played with enthusiasm. That's what you see today, too. And as a 19-year-old, he's still young.' … [Read more...] about “I shook – felt like a toddler”
"He doesn't get enough credd for it"
'Although I am a year older than him, it feels like, he is a very good leader, he feels significantly older than he is in his way of leading the team, says Victor Olofsson, who is also a chain mate with Eichel.' … [Read more...] about “He doesn’t get enough credd for it”
Thanks for the party - but still get a bit boring aftertaste
'A crowded Globe got to see hockey entertainment on a completely different level than we are used to in SHL.' … [Read more...] about Thanks for the party – but still get a bit boring aftertaste
Kucherov scores, Lightning top Sabres 3-2 in Sweden
'“Their decision was it was a fair hit,” Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. “We need to move on whether we like it or not.”' … [Read more...] about Kucherov scores, Lightning top Sabres 3-2 in Sweden
Lightning vs. Sabres: Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov lead Tampa Bay in win at 2019 NHL Global Series
'Sam Reinhart netted both goals for Buffalo; he now has seven goals and 13 points in 15 games this season. His second tally made it a one-goal game but the Sabres could not find the back of the net again. Linus Ullmark, one of four Swedes that suited up for Buffalo in the contest, made 31 saves, including 26 at even strength.' … [Read more...] about Lightning vs. Sabres: Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov lead Tampa Bay in win at 2019 NHL Global Series
Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward leaves game vs. Lightning after hit from Nikita Kucherov
'Sobotka was following through on a shot in the offensive zone without the puck when Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov delivered a low-bridge hit, sending Sobotka over his back and onto the ice. The 32-year-old remained down while trainers came to tend to his injuries and help him to the locker room.' … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward leaves game vs. Lightning after hit from Nikita Kucherov
Sabres fall to the Lightning 3-2 in Sweden
'The third period was similar to the second period. The Sabres were outplayed, with much of the play being in the Sabres' defensive zone. Sam Reinhart scored his second goal of the night on a nice shot from the facoff circle, but it was not enough in the end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to the Lightning 3-2 in Sweden
The Sabres need more urgency to win
'One player that did come to play was Sam Reinhart. He was in the dirty area to tip in a Rasmus Ristolainen shot, he hit the crossbar after he saw an open corner over Andrei Vasilevskiy’s shoulder and then scored Buffalo second goal using good work and a screen from Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres need more urgency to win
Sabres lose 4th straight, drop opener of Global Series
'The Sabres have now lost four straight games and will look to get back in the win column on Saturday when they play the Bolts in the second game of the series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 4th straight, drop opener of Global Series
Lightning edge Sabres at Global Series in Stockholm
'Linus Ullmark, a native of Lugnvik, Sweden, made 31 saves, and Sam Reinhart scored twice for the Sabres (9-5-2), who are winless in their past four games (0-3-1).' … [Read more...] about Lightning edge Sabres at Global Series in Stockholm
Sabres unable to pull off comeback in 1st game of Global Series in Sweden
'"Sadly, we couldn't bring it home tonight," Ullmark said. "We've got to just recharge our batteries for tomorrow's battle and come prepared for that and keep playing our game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to pull off comeback in 1st game of Global Series in Sweden
At the Horn: Lightning 3 - Sabres 2
'The Sabres played the majority of the contest with 11 forwards after losing Vladimir Sobotka to an injury in the first period. The injury was the result of a collision with Kucherov, who ducked low to upend Sobotka as the two collided in the Tampa Bay zone.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Lightning 3 – Sabres 2
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to hold lead in shootout loss to Devils (Amerks.com) Devils come back to defeat Amerks, 4-3 (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
For Sabres fans from home and around the world, Rasmus Dahlin is in the spotlight
'The love for Dahlin in Sweden is real. There was big applause when he took the ice Thursday and oohs and ahhs in the crowd as Dahlin scored a goal during a drill with a nifty backhand in the slot. It's the kind of play fans here hope they see more of the next two days as the Sabres face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL Global Series.' … [Read more...] about For Sabres fans from home and around the world, Rasmus Dahlin is in the spotlight