'"At the end of the day, it’s hockey," Rodrigues said. "You keep reminding yourself and keep believing in yourself. I have a belief in myself that I can do it. It was going to go in eventually, and obviously it was nice to see it go in. Hopefully that continues."' … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues, Zach Bogosian provide offense in ‘good team game’ for Sabres
Archives for January 13, 2020
Sabres plan to keep Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Rochester for one week
'According to Buffalo Sabres assistant general manager Randy Sexton, Luukkonen will spend the next week with Rochester before returning to Cincinnati. The Sabres want Luukkonen to play approximately 40 games this season between the Amerks and Cyclones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan to keep Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Rochester for one week
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Detroit Red Wings 1
'Evan Rodrigues scored two goals – his first of the season – in the game's first five minutes, and Zemgus Girgensons added another on a breakaway to give the Sabres a 3-0 lead through 20 minutes. Zach Bogosian and Rasmus Ristolainen also scored for Buffalo, and Linus Ullmark made 21 saves.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Detroit Red Wings 1
The mouth of babes ...
'For three full periods, when he wasn't snacking on nachos or ice cream, he was waving that Sabres flag around earnestly and joined in on every “Let's go, Buffalo” chant, which we all know echoes around the arena periodically, non-stop. I've never seen a happier young person, sitting there wearing his Sabres hat and hoodie sweater, waving his Sabres flag, poking Tricia and I … [Read more...] about The mouth of babes …
Monday's Detroit Coverage
One step forward, two steps back: Red Wings blitzed by Buffalo early, fall 5-1 (Detroit News) Baptism by fire hasn't been too hot for Red Wings' Filip Hronek (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Jimmy Howard's poor play continues in Detroit Red Wings' 5-1 loss to Buffalo Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Jonathan Bernier's injury adds to Detroit Red Wings' bleak season … [Read more...] about Monday’s Detroit Coverage
Rodrigues scores 2 goals to lift Sabres past Detroit 5-1
'“It was going to go in eventually, and it was obviously nice to see them go in,” Rodrigues said. “Hopefully that continues.”' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues scores 2 goals to lift Sabres past Detroit 5-1
Sabres down Red Wings 5-1
'The Sabres got things going 2:39 into this Atlantic Division contest. Curtis Lazar fed Evan Rodrigues for the forward's first goal of the season. It was the first time since March 17, 2019 that Rodrigues had found the back of the net, and he wasted little time scoring his second of the campaign later in the period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Red Wings 5-1
The Sabres rebound with a win in Detroit
'I did like the Sabres response in the third. They came out playing the right way immediately and Bogosian put a slick move on Jimmy Howard just 2:35 to restore the team’s three-goal lead. Just 1:05 later on the power play, Detroit couldn’t handle Rasmus Ristolainen in the crease and he smack home Rasmas Dahlin’s rebound.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres rebound with a win in Detroit
Evan Rodrigues breaks through in Buffalo's 5-1 win over Detroit Red Wings
'There are other elements of the game that he does well; it's why he stays on the ice. But to finally get his first of the year-- and then add another on the power play just a few minutes later-- should really take a monkey off Rodrigues's back. I wouldn't be surprised to see him maintain better offensive production now that he's finally buried one.' … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues breaks through in Buffalo’s 5-1 win over Detroit Red Wings
Secondary Scoring Propels Sabres to 5-1 Win Over Detroit
'The second period belonged to the Red Wings, as they out shot the Sabres 11-3, and Madison Bowey beat Linus Ullmark high with a rising wrister. It looked like the Red Wings were going to cut the lead to one as the puck crossed the line behind Ullmark. However, Zach Bogosian would be called for delay of game for knocking the net off, and the Red Wings would go on the power … [Read more...] about Secondary Scoring Propels Sabres to 5-1 Win Over Detroit
Sabres use quick start to top Red Wings
'"The way we played last night got us going," said Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger, whose team allowed four third-period goals in a 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. "It was very disappointing and we had a pretty serious morning. I think everyone understood the messages going around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres use quick start to top Red Wings
'Just keep shooting': Rodrigues helps propel Sabres to win in Detroit
'"Obviously, it was bound to go in eventually," Rodrigues said afterward. "Just keep shooting. Obviously, it was a bit of a relief, but I didn't really lose confidence. Like I said, it was going to go in eventually. It was nice to see it go in."' … [Read more...] about ‘Just keep shooting’: Rodrigues helps propel Sabres to win in Detroit
At the Horn: Sabres 5 - Red Wings 1
'The Sabres got off to a fast start with a pair of goals from Rodrigues in the opening five minutes. On the opening goal, Lazar bowled over Filip Hronek at the Red Wings blue line and fed the puck to Rodrigues, who one-timed a shot from the slot into the back of the net 2:39 into the contest. Then at the 5:00 mark, Rodrigues pounded the puck in short side on the power play to … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 5 – Red Wings 1
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from ECHL (Olean Times Herald) Rochester calls up goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from Cincinnati (WGR-AM) Amerks recall Luukkonen from Cyclones (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage