'Borgen will likely play in Wednesday’s home game against the Providence Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Will Borgen to Amerks
Archives for 2019
Bills and Sabres provide promise with combined record-setting win numbers in October
'“It’s such a sports town,” Biron said. “I remember when I first got to Buffalo, 1999-2000 was my first year. You think of the Bills playing at Tennessee and the Music City Miracle. The town just went crazy about it. We made the playoffs that year, too. We played Philly in the playoffs and Dominik Hasek got a goal scored through the side of the net that counted. That whole … [Read more...] about Bills and Sabres provide promise with combined record-setting win numbers in October
Sabres 'hit a bit of a wall,' blow two-goal lead in shootout loss
'The loss was not the direct result of Mittelstadt's bad puck luck, though. The Sabres (9-2-2) blew a two-goal, first-period lead for the second time this season, failed to kill a penalty on the tying goal and were out-shot, 30-15, over the final 40 minutes of regulation. They didn't record a shot on goal in overtime despite controlling the puck for most of the five minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘hit a bit of a wall,’ blow two-goal lead in shootout loss
It was a super first month for Sabres and now we find out if it lasts
'Still, you wonder.' … [Read more...] about It was a super first month for Sabres and now we find out if it lasts
The Wraparound: Coyotes 3, Sabres 2 (SO)
'Nick Schmaltz scored the winning goal in the second shootout round for Arizona. The Sabres (9-2-2) lost their first home game of the season and failed to match the 1975-76 team’s franchise record for the best start to the home schedule. The Coyotes (7-3-1), meanwhile, won three of four games during their road trip.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Coyotes 3, Sabres 2 (SO)
Despite loss to Coyotes, Sabres finish October in NHL’s top spot
'In overtime, the Sabres couldn’t muster a shot on goal, yet they hit two posts before center Casey Mittelstadt missed convert a bouncing puck for the winner.' … [Read more...] about Despite loss to Coyotes, Sabres finish October in NHL’s top spot
Sabres notes: John Gilmour seizes early chance after waiting 11 games
'“A lot of it had to do with his attitude, really, truly begging for more every day and working extremely hard at the sessions we had out there,” Krueger said. “I think if you let your guard down 5% in those sessions for three weeks, you can’t enter like that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: John Gilmour seizes early chance after waiting 11 games
Tuesday's Arizona Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Final Look: Coyotes Persevere for Two Points in Buffalo (ArizonaCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Arizona Coverage
Schmaltz’s shootout winner lifts Coyotes over Sabres
'“We got off to a good start, things seemed to be ticking well. And then our energy level, we seemed to be digging deep the whole rest of the game,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “We fell back on our heels.”' … [Read more...] about Schmaltz’s shootout winner lifts Coyotes over Sabres
Sabres fall in shootout, 3-2 to Coyotes
'The game hung on the stick of Casey Mittelstadt, and unfortunately he suffered the same fate as Reinhart; stopped by Kuemper. Though Buffalo earned the overtime point, they suffered their first loss on home ice in 2019-20. The defeat drops the Sabres' record to 9-2-2 as the month of October comes to a close.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in shootout, 3-2 to Coyotes
The Sabres lose their first at home to Arizona
'The Sabres ended the month losing two of three games. Despite that they’re still first overall with 20 points and are third in the NHL in points percentage at .769. They get Tuesday off and don’t have another game until Friday. Krueger said, about the month, “We’ll park it, package it and look at the things we did well and use it to solidify some of the good things we need to … [Read more...] about The Sabres lose their first at home to Arizona
Sabres end October with shootout loss to Coyotes
'Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner each scored in regulation while Carter Hutton made 43 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end October with shootout loss to Coyotes
Sabres Fall To Arizona 3-2 In A Shootout
'Both teams were able to generate multiple chances in a back and forth third period, but extra hockey was needed to determine a winner. In overtime, the Sabres rang two shots off the post, and Arizona almost put the puck past Hutton, but neither team was able to score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Arizona 3-2 In A Shootout
Garland, Coyotes rally to defeat Sabres in shootout
'"We get a lead, but obviously you don't want to give away a 2-0 lead at home," Eichel said. "We've got to find a way to get that next goal."' … [Read more...] about Garland, Coyotes rally to defeat Sabres in shootout
Sabres hang on for point as home winning streak comes to an end
'The Sabres scored the first two goals against the Coyotes, but never tallied a third. Playing for the 13th time in 26 days to open their season - and facing one of the stingiest defensive teams in the league - the Sabres clung to earn a point in a 3-2 shootout loss at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on for point as home winning streak comes to an end