'It certainly wasn’t perfect for the Sabres, but it was much better than in Washington. If the Sabres were to play like that every night, they’d win more than they’d lose. Krueger still thinks improvement is needed, “We’re still slightly off, but moving in the right direction.” … [Read more...] about The Sabres have now lost three straight
Archives for 2019
Three Observations: Sabres are shut out by New York Islanders
'The return of Brandon Montour presented a bit of a predicament for the Sabres' head coach: The pairings he had were all harmoniously a left shot-right shot combination. But Montour couldn't be left off the ice. The result saw Montour with Rasmus Dahlin and a pair of right shots together in Henri Jokiharju and Colin Miller.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres are shut out by New York Islanders
4 Observations: Isles blank Sabres 1-0
'No team, especially the Sabres, want to lose. But, now the Blue & Gold will have to chew on three straight losses for at least a week before hitting the ice overseas in their first true test of adversity this season.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Isles blank Sabres 1-0
Islanders shut out Sabres for ninth straight win
'"You can talk about their defense, what they do, obviously they make it tough. It's not easy. They're one of the best defensive teams in the League for a reason, but we had our chances."' … [Read more...] about Islanders shut out Sabres for ninth straight win
Sabres fall to Islanders on '70s Night
'"We worked hard, we got back to our way from last night," alternate captain Marcus Johansson said. "We just couldn't get it done. I think we worked hard, and we tried everything we had but that's the way it goes sometimes."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Islanders on ’70s Night
At the Horn: Islanders 1 - Sabres 0
'Buffalo is now 9-4-2 on the season, 0-2-1 in their last three games and 1-3-1 in their last five. Buffalo hoped to rebound from last night's 6-1 loss in Washington, but they've now lost back-to-back games in regulation for the first time this season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Islanders 1 – Sabres 0
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Comets shutout for second straight game (Utica Observer) HAMMOND, Amerks silence first-place Comets (Amerks.com) Comets blanked for second straight night (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's New York Coverage
Buffalo hosts New York in conference battle (AP) Isles face Sabres with sights set on ninth straight win (Field Level Media) Islanders at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Ugly first period in 6-1 loss shows Sabres have 'a long way to go'
'"The thing you take from this is we’ve got a long way to go," winger Kyle Okposo said. "I just think our game’s been slipping a little bit. We’ve been playing some pretty good hockey most of the time. Maybe getting away with 10 minutes here or there and tonight obviously we didn’t. I think we just have to get back to the basics. Hopefully it’s a wake-up call and tomorrow night … [Read more...] about Ugly first period in 6-1 loss shows Sabres have ‘a long way to go’
Sabres' Victor Olofsson named NHL rookie of the month
'Entering Friday, Olofsson led all rookies with six goals, all on the power play, and his 10 points were tied with three others for first. The 24-year-old also led all rookie forwards in ice time per game (17:27) and became the second Sabre in as many seasons to earn the honor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named NHL rookie of the month
The Wraparound: Capitals 6, Sabres 1
'Washington leads the NHL with 23 points, recorded its best October in franchise history and has won seven of its last nine games. Buffalo has lost three of its past four games, including two in regulation.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Capitals 6, Sabres 1
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named NHL’s Rookie of Month for October
'Olofsson scored all six of his goals on the power play, becoming the first NHL player to register his first eight goals on the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named NHL’s Rookie of Month for October
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Back home at last, the Capitals blitz Buffalo early and skate off with a 6-1 victory (Washington Post) A 4-goal first period fuels Caps' win over Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) The fourth line's big night, a roaming Buffalo defense and Wilson's knockout goal (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Caps Open Six-Pack Attack on Sabres in 6-1 Win (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Jakub Vrana scores twice, Capitals rout Sabres 6-1
'“We’re disappointed with what happened in the first period,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “We got away from the simple game and the decisions we needed to make with the puck. We gave them, really, everything they got in the first period.”' … [Read more...] about Jakub Vrana scores twice, Capitals rout Sabres 6-1
Sabres fall in Washington, 6-1 to Capitals
'It was all Capitals early and often in this one. The scoring started just over six-minutes into the opening period, and did not stop until there were four goals past Linus Ullmark and the Sabres' defense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Washington, 6-1 to Capitals