'Neither coach Ralph Krueger nor his players could explain how it all unraveled so quickly. However, all involved acknowledged the consequences of blowing a two-goal lead amid a desperate playoff push. The Sabres (27-25-8) are in jeopardy of having another season defined by missed opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fail to recover after allowing four quick goals in 7-4 loss
Archives for February 19, 2020
The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 7, Buffalo Sabres 4
'Center Artem Anisimov scored two of the Senators' four goals to take a 4-2 lead into the first intermission. Vladislav Namestnikov, Drake Batherson and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also had goals for Ottawa (21-28-11), which went 2-5-2 in its previous nine games. Pageau scored his second of the game in the third period to push the lead to 6-4, and Anthony Duclair added an empty-netter … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 7, Buffalo Sabres 4
Pegulas do not plan to hire president of hockey operations for Sabres, source says
'The Pegulas have preferred to have the general manager report directly to them since Pat LaFontaine abruptly resigned as director of hockey operations in March 2014, a little more than three months after he was hired in that role.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas do not plan to hire president of hockey operations for Sabres, source says
Jimmy Vesey shows promise with playmakers, but will Sabres invest in him?
'It’s a bit of a paradox for the Sabres to be sure. Where most of Buffalo’s organizational decisions over the last couple of years have failed, Vesey has gone the opposite direction. You might balk at the third-round pick Buffalo gave up to acquire him in last summer’s trade with the New York Rangers considering he was one year removed from free agency. But lost in this year’s … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey shows promise with playmakers, but will Sabres invest in him?
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Senators win against Sabres tops big night for Phillips (Ottawa Citizen) Warren's Piece: In praise of Phillips celebration ... Digesting the return for DeMelo ... Will Jayce stick around? (Ottawa Citizen) Garrioch: An emotional Chris Phillips watches his No. 4 get lifted to the rafters (Ottawa Sun) Chris Phillips has earned plenty of respect in the Ottawa Senators dressing … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Anisimov, Pageau score 2 each as Senators beat Sabres 7-4
'“Overall very, very disappointing when you look at the start and the table that we had set and how we let that go on our own,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “We’re very disappointed right now with the result.”' … [Read more...] about Anisimov, Pageau score 2 each as Senators beat Sabres 7-4
Sabres can't solve the Senators again, fall 7-4 in Ottawa
'For the second time in less than a month, the Buffalo Sabres could not solve the lowly Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t solve the Senators again, fall 7-4 in Ottawa
5 Observations: Senators top Sabres 7-4
'Sure, there were plenty of mistakes in front of him but Hutton could've been a lot better. It wouldn't be fair to place the blame squarely on his shoulders, yet it's hard not to be critical of the goaltending when the starter gets beaten six times.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Senators top Sabres 7-4
Report: Buffalo tops list of 'hockey hotbeds cooling down'
'According to the list, Wyshynski cites Buffalo's decline due to total participation numbers in youth hockey over the last five years.' … [Read more...] about Report: Buffalo tops list of ‘hockey hotbeds cooling down’
Sens Snap Sabres Streak 7-4
'The Sabres jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a pair of goals by Brandon Montour but it unraveled quickly.' … [Read more...] about Sens Snap Sabres Streak 7-4
Senators score seven in victory against Sabres
'"It's a game of momentum and we had it all in the first 10 minutes … and let it go," Buffalo forward Kyle Okposo said. "So, disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Senators score seven in victory against Sabres
Early lead slips away in loss to Senators
'"We were doing the things we thought we needed to do to play well against Ottawa and that power play, from the get-go, just didn't have the work ethic that we need," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "We know that Ottawa's the best shorthanded scoring team in the league. We had awareness of that. They had two scoring chances on that power play. Very disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Early lead slips away in loss to Senators
At the Horn: Sabres 4 - Senators 7
'Then in 3:29, the Senators scored four goals to take a two-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 4 – Senators 7