'The Sabres (2-3-1) outshot Washington 48-31 over the 65 minutes of play. The count was 5-4 in a wild overtime that saw Caps rookie Vitek Vanecek stone Jack Eichel twice and Buffalo's Linus Ullmark stop Justin Schultz in tight and Nicklas Backstrom on a breakaway.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Eichel, Ullmark combine to lift Sabres to shootout victory
Archives for January 25, 2021
Mike Harrington: At end of rugged schedule run, Sabres finally get what they deserve
'"As a group we're happy with our game," captain Jack Eichel said after scoring the lone goal in the shootout to give his team a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Capital One Arena. "I know the results until today haven't necessarily been there in terms of wins and losses but we think we're trending in the right direction in terms of establishing an identity as a … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At end of rugged schedule run, Sabres finally get what they deserve
Linus Ullmark earns emotional win, helps Sabres beat Capitals
'“And right now, I’m utterly grateful for getting a win.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark earns emotional win, helps Sabres beat Capitals
Sabres notes: Ralph Krueger explains why Dylan Cozens was scratched
'“Just in the plan,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call prior to the game. “We had mentioned preseason that we want to keep the taxi-squad players active and we need to watch the load on some of the other players. Dylan is one of them, so he has an opportunity to take a breath and watch the game. Casey has been outstanding in his work so far since the first of … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ralph Krueger explains why Dylan Cozens was scratched
Monday's Washington Coverage
Undermanned Capitals settle for a point in a shootout loss against the Sabres (Washington Post) McMichael makes NHL debut in Capitals' shootout loss to Sabres (Washington Times) PK kills Capitals: How Washington lost to Buffalo (NBC Sports Washington) Caps goalie Vitek Vanecek is 'making the most of his chance' (NBC Sports Washington) Backstrom scores goal from impossible … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
Linus Ullmark perfect in shootout, Sabres beat Capitals
'“It’s been rough, definitely,” Ullmark said. “There’s a lot of emotions and thoughts that had to be processed. I’m trying to take it day by day. Try to be happy when I’m happy, try to be sad when I’m sad and right now I’m utterly grateful for getting a win.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark perfect in shootout, Sabres beat Capitals
Special teams propel Sabres to victory over Washington
'The Sabres outshot Washington in the first period 16-9, but failed to beat Vitek Vanacek. Connor McMichael was called for the game's lone penalty in the opening stanza as well. Buffalo recorded two of their 16 first perios shots on goal while on the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Special teams propel Sabres to victory over Washington
Opinion: Eichel's shootout goal gives the Sabres a win in Washington
'Eichel still hasn’t scored a goal, but had numerous chances in this game firing eight shots on goal. Taylor Hall hit the post on penalty shot and had seven shots giving the Sabres two stars 15 of Buffalo’s 48 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Eichel’s shootout goal gives the Sabres a win in Washington
Opinion: Three Observations: Power play propels Sabres to win
'Six games into the 2020-21 season, the success or failure of the power play has typically been the story of each game. In this edition, Buffalo converted on 3-of-5 chances, with defenseman Colin Miller and forward Victor Olofsson getting goals in the 2nd period and forward Eric Staal adding one in the 3rd.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Power play propels Sabres to win
Sabres top Capitals 4-3 in second straight shootout
'All three Sabres goals in regulation came on the power play. Defenseman Colin Miller scored his first goal of the season in the second period. Forwards Eric Staal and Victor Olofsson picked up Buffalo's other two tallies.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Capitals 4-3 in second straight shootout
Eichel, power play lift Sabres past Capitals
'"It wasn't necessarily what I would call a solid or pretty win, but it was an extremely important one," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "We had to dig down a few times again after disappointment and found a way, which it could be we come out of this stronger than if this win today would've been an easy one."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, power play lift Sabres past Capitals
Eichel's shootout winner lifts Sabres | 5 takeaways from 4-3 win in D.C.
'"Not quite, but I mean we got the two points so that's all that matters," Eichel said. "Obviously, I'm on a little bit of a schneid right now, trying to get off of it, just trying to shoot the puck. I think as soon as one goes in they'll all start coming but it was a heck of a performance by our team and it was good that we battled back and got a much-needed two points."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s shootout winner lifts Sabres | 5 takeaways from 4-3 win in D.C.
At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 - Capitals 3 (SO)
'Ullmark came up with two key stops late in the overtime period, including a breakaway save on Backstrom that sent the game to a shootout. Eichel scored on the first attempt and Ullmark did the rest to clinch the victory.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 – Capitals 3 (SO)
Sabres recall Mittelstadt, loan Cozens to taxi squad
'"But a scratch of a Dylan in the future or of any of our other evolving players shouldn't be a surprise to anybody because you're right, we need to make sure we don't give anybody too much too quickly that they fall right off the cliff. That's where sports science comes in, that's where communication between us comes in, the off-ice work we do with him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Mittelstadt, loan Cozens to taxi squad