'It was a hard-fought game that saw Colorado outshoot Buffalo, 34-33. The Sabres nearly tied it in the final minute with Hutton on the bench for the extra attacker but Victor Olofsson fired one good chance off the post and was robbed on another by goalie Pavel Francouz, the NHL's reigning First Star of the Week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fail to have the last answer in tough loss to Avalanche
Archives for February 27, 2020
Kyle Okposo is glad Sabres GM Jason Botterill heard his message
'"I came back and we had talked as a line about how we've been playing pretty well but we need to step up and try to contribute offensively and we've been able to do that," Okposo said. "Now we have to keep going. The expectation is there but the way that we play isn't going to change. Whether we get a goal, two goals or no goals, we're going to play the same way."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo is glad Sabres GM Jason Botterill heard his message
Adding Wayne Simmonds was smart, low-risk move for Sabres
'The Sabres are competing with a multitude of issues here, most of which are a direct result of mismanagement, poor coaching, and poor roster development over nearly a decade. It spans multiple front offices and multiple coaching staffs.' … [Read more...] about Adding Wayne Simmonds was smart, low-risk move for Sabres
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Czech Republic natives, J.T. Compher, lead the Avalanche to 3-2 win over Buffalo Sabres (Denver Post) Kiszla: Spared from trade at deadline, Tyson Jost rekindles that loving feeling with Avs in victory against Buffalo (Denver Post) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Rapid Recap: Avalanche 3, Sabres 2 (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Kaut Records Another Milestone with First NHL Goal … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
After challenging season in Buffalo, Evan Rodrigues ready to do whatever Penguins ask
'“I’ve really turned it on. The puck’s starting to go in for me and I’m starting to play the way I know I can play,” he said. “And I’m just looking to continue that.”' … [Read more...] about After challenging season in Buffalo, Evan Rodrigues ready to do whatever Penguins ask
Compher, Francouz lead Avalanche to 3-2 win over Sabres
'“Good team. Really good team. I think we played a strong game,” Simmonds said. “We didn’t carry it for all 60 minutes, but I thought we played well for a large chunk of that game there. Unfortunately, we didn’t come out with the equalizer there.”' … [Read more...] about Compher, Francouz lead Avalanche to 3-2 win over Sabres
Sabres dropped in Colorado, 3-2 to the Avalanche
'The score remained even until there was 8:06 left in regulation, when the Avalanche took their third lead of the night. The Sabres had a costly defensive breakdown in their own end in front of Hutton, and cashing in on the opportunity was former Buffalo Sabres forward J.T. Compher. His 10th goal of the season gave Colorado a 3-2 edge as time suddenly became an enemy of … [Read more...] about Sabres dropped in Colorado, 3-2 to the Avalanche
Strong effort not enough in Sabres loss to Colorado
'I thought the Sabres played well enough to get at least a point on Wednesday night. If they carry the same effort into Friday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, they should get rewarded with a two point night.' … [Read more...] about Strong effort not enough in Sabres loss to Colorado
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Avalanche 3-2
'Carter Hutton continued his impressive month of February, despite his team coming up short. If it weren't for Hutton, Colorado could've put the Sabres away in the second period with any of their exceptional scoring chances. Aside from a rough night against the Senators, Hutton has been exceptional for the Sabres since Linus Ullmark was injured.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Avalanche 3-2
Sabres Battle Back Twice, but Fall To Avs 3-2
'The score would remain tied until just past the midway point of the third period when J.T. Compher would put Colorado back on top. Buffalo had a flurry of chances late in the game, but were unable to force overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Battle Back Twice, but Fall To Avs 3-2
Avalanche defeat Sabres, gain in Central Division race on Compher's goal
'"It was a really good hockey game," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "If this was the fifth game of the season, you'd be quite happy right now; it's just that all that matters to us right now are results. Take the score out of it, it was a (heck) of a hockey game. Two good goalies, lots of opportunity there."' … [Read more...] about Avalanche defeat Sabres, gain in Central Division race on Compher’s goal
Sabres fall short in back-and-forth affair with Avalanche
'"There's a lot to take with us here for how we need to play on the road and into Las Vegas," Krueger said. "But, right now, all that's at the surface is the pain."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short in back-and-forth affair with Avalanche
At the Horn: Sabres 2 - Avalanche 3
'Zemgus Girgensons and Curtis Lazar scored for Buffalo, who opened up a four-game road trip in Denver. Each goal ended up tying the game before Colorado took their final lead of the night midway through the third period.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 2 – Avalanche 3
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Only goal in the shootout beats Rochester, gives Utica win (Buffalo News) Comets down Amerks in shootout (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks force overtime, fall in shootout to Comets (Amerks.com) Comets topple Amerks in shootout (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage