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Archives for January 12, 2020
Sabres searching for answers after 'very painful, unacceptable finish'
'"It’s a tough one to let slide, for sure," Reinhart said. "I think we just lose a little bit of structure and that’s a team we can’t do that against."' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for answers after ‘very painful, unacceptable finish’
Sabres gave Carter Hutton no help, and he didn't help himself
'Hutton is 0-7-4 in his last 11 starts, the Sabres' longest winless streak since Jhonas Enroth went 16 in row in 2011-2012 and the 2013 lockout season. In that span, Hutton has a 4.27 goals-against average and .866 save percentage -- the worst figures in the NHL among goalies who have played at least 10 games since Oct. 24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres gave Carter Hutton no help, and he didn’t help himself
Power play finally generates momentum in Sabres' 6-3 loss
'"I thought the power play was moving the puck well," coach Ralph Krueger said afterward. "I thought the presence of (Rasmus) Ristolainen net-front changes the game and opens up the opportunities to shoot and also seems to increase the hunger for shooting. Let’s continue to build on that for sure and again, the penalty kill did well tonight and can take some confidence moving … [Read more...] about Power play finally generates momentum in Sabres’ 6-3 loss
The Wraparound: Canucks 6, Sabres 3
'Buffalo (19-19-7) has lost two in a row and is 3-8-1 in its last 12 games. The Sabres also received goals from Brandon Montour and Sam Reinhart, while Hutton made 26 saves in his first start in almost a month.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canucks 6, Sabres 3
Sabres fall apart late to Canucks, can’t help Carter Hutton: ‘A lot of it’s on us’
'“I felt fine,” Hutton said. “It’s just frustrating, you know what I mean? (Vancouver is) a pretty good hockey team up front. I think sometimes it’s like when they get to buzz like that in the offensive zone and move pucks around, stuff like that, it’s hard to compete. We battled, but obviously it’s just not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall apart late to Canucks, can’t help Carter Hutton: ‘A lot of it’s on us’
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart’s presence in circle boosting power play
'After converting one of their three chances Saturday, Sabres are just two of 23 over the last nine games. Still, they’ve scored twice in their last seven opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart’s presence in circle boosting power play
Sunday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks 6, Sabres 3: Horvat helps visitors crank up the intensity in satisfying road win (Vancouver Province) Canucks Extra: Buffalo Wildin' (Vancouver Province) IWTG: Canucks bounce back from Florida fiasco with convincing win over expansion cousin Sabres (Vancouver Courier) Five Takeaways: Canucks @ Sabres (TSN) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Boeser scores twice in Canucks’ 6-3 win over Sabres
'Defensive breakdowns proved costly for Buffalo, which was unable to keep up with Vancouver’s speedy forwards.' … [Read more...] about Boeser scores twice in Canucks’ 6-3 win over Sabres
Sabres fall at home to the Canucks, 6-3
'From there, it was all Canucks, all the time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall at home to the Canucks, 6-3
The Sabres don't play well in front of Hutton
'Hutton’s teammates took responsibility for playing poorly in front of him and said they felt bad for Hutton.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres don’t play well in front of Hutton
5 Observations: Canucks top Sabres 6-3
'"Those final 14 minutes we really need to put a mirror in front of our faces and figure out why we gave up what is our game and there really is no sign of it"' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Canucks top Sabres 6-3
Sabres Drop Second Straight, Fall 6-3 to Canucks
'The Sabres would see a defensive breakdown minutes later, when the Canucks would score twice in just over a minute. Buffalo wouldn’t be able to climb out of the two goal hole, and Vancouver would seal the game with an empty netter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop Second Straight, Fall 6-3 to Canucks
Canucks use big third period to defeat Sabres
'"I felt fine. It's just frustrating, you know what I mean?" said Hutton, who is 0-7-4 after starting the season 6-0-0. "[They're] a pretty good hockey team up front. I think sometimes it's like when they get to buzz like that in the offensive zone and move pucks around, stuff like that, it's hard to compete. We battled, but obviously it's just not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Canucks use big third period to defeat Sabres
Defensive miscues cost Sabres in loss to Canucks
'"That's definitely something we can't accept," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "I mean, it was a hell of a hockey game until 14 minutes to go and we turn it into a very painful, unacceptable finish.' … [Read more...] about Defensive miscues cost Sabres in loss to Canucks