‘Buffalo went 39-17 against the Broadway Blueshirts. A win percentage of 70%.’
Archives for January 28, 2021
Cody Eakin, Tobias Rieder and Sabres’ other newcomers already contributing
‘“We’ve gotten key contributions from different guys,” said center Eric Staal, an offseason acquisition who has a three-game point streak. “You saw that yesterday with Eaks taking some huge faceoffs, Rieder obviously had a big goal, a good defensive effort to finish the game (Tuesday) with some key guys making great plays. That breeds confidence.”’
Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju misses practice; Matt Irwin impresses Ralph Krueger
‘Krueger has described the injury as “very minor.” The Sabres play the Rangers again Thursday at KeyBank Center.’
Thursday’s New York Coverage
New York takes on Buffalo on 4-game skid (AP)
Pregame Notes: Rangers @ Sabres 01.28.21 (NYRangers.com)
Sabres rather stingy when it comes to scoring chances-against
‘Part of the reason is the improved play of Jake McCabe and Rasmus Ristolainen. Both have had very good starts to the season, and may be playing the best hockey of their careers.’
Some NHL fans allowed to attend games, what about the Sabres?
‘“Governor Cuomo has been clear that choosing between public health or the economy is a false choice – the answer must be both – and as part of his 2021 State of the State, the Governor proposed creating a rapid testing network to help businesses and venues reopen as we continue to fight COVID. New York’s first-in-the-nation testing pilot program at two Buffalo Bills playoff games showed promising results. We continue to work closely with professional sports teams and venues, letting data and science drive our decision making to allow economic activity in the safest way possible,” said Will Burns, the first deputy press secretary of the governor.’
Newest Sabres already making big impact on the ice
‘“We have such a good group of guys, we have so much fun, we’re so close, we’re tight with each other. Coming off such a lengthy layoff, we’re all in the same boat. We’re excited to be back together and we welcome with open arms,” Sabres center Curtis Lazar said. “Their personalities have done nothing but added to our dressing room and it adds on the ice too. They’ve added some different elements and roles and they’re really helping us out.”’
Hamilton: Keys to Sabres recent success
‘It’s really amazing that the Sabres are 3-3-1 and tied for fifth in the East with New Jersey considering Eichel, Hall and Jeff Skinner have combined for two goals. Hall scored in his first game and hasn’t hit the back of the net since. Skinner gets chance after chance after chance and still can’t score goals. Most fans want to blame Ralph Krueger for this, but considering the scoring chances that he creates, it’s 100% on Skinner. He needs to be held accountable for his own play.’
Inside the Sabres’ revamped power play
‘Buffalo has five goals on its last nine power-play attempts, raising its season conversion rate to 30.8 percent. That number ranked eighth in the NHL entering play on Wednesday.’