Sabres host the Devils after shootout win (AP) Preview: Devils at Sabres 1.31.21 (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage (Part II)
Archives for January 31, 2021
Jack Eichel's shootout goal sends Sabres to victory with Sam Reinhart out
'Though the roster is unquestionably more talented than a year ago, Krueger is still discovering how to build a lineup that will produce consistently at 5-on-5. The challenge increased in difficulty with the absence of Sam Reinhart, a four-time 20-goal scorer whose 246-game iron-man streak ended because of an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s shootout goal sends Sabres to victory with Sam Reinhart out
Mike Harrington: Even as they struggle, Sabres finding the way to scoop up points
'For one thing, it's pretty easy to ask where did the team go that was playing well and piling up shot totals against Washington and Philadelphia? Because that group hasn't been around this week for most of the last three games against New York and New Jersey, two teams on a decidedly lower level who are plus-23 in shots on the Sabres over these trio of matchups.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even as they struggle, Sabres finding the way to scoop up points
Wraparound: Jack Eichel, Linus Ullmark send Sabres to shootout win
'Olofsson’s power-play goal from the right circle with 9:04 remaining gave the Sabres a 3-2 lead after Eichel left for the dressing room, and the Devils tied the score again when Janne Kuokkanen capitalized on a bouncing puck near Buffalo’s net. Eichel missed almost 13 minutes after taking a puck to the face.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: Jack Eichel, Linus Ullmark send Sabres to shootout win
Inside the NHL: The multigame series is a fun part of this new schedule
'"I had an inkling we'd be playing teams pretty close to us," Hall said, referring to the NHL's 2021 realignment. "The prospect of not having to travel all that much is always nice. Our travel in New Jersey was so awesome. We took a bus to three different teams (New York, Long Island and Philadelphia) and it really allowed us to recover and make the season a little bit … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: The multigame series is a fun part of this new schedule
Sabres win another tight game, keep moving up standings
'The Sabres had remained disciplined for two weeks, consistently staying out of the penalty box before Saturday. But they were whistled for a season-high five infractions against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win another tight game, keep moving up standings
Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner replaces Tage Thompson on top line
'“We just weren’t pleased with five-on-five scoring-chance production so we mixed things up,” Krueger said on a Zoom call.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner replaces Tage Thompson on top line
Eichel, Ullmark propel Sabres past Devils in shootout
'“The character, above all, got us this win today,” added Sabres head coach Ralph Kruger postgame. “And Linus (Ullmark) with another outstanding performance.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Ullmark propel Sabres past Devils in shootout
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage (Part I)
Devils fall to Sabres in shootout after Janne Kuokkanen’s 1st NHL goal forces OT (Newark Star Ledger) 5 observations from Devils’ shootout loss to Sabres | Why the 5-on-3 power play failed; Jack Hughes continues to cook (Newark Star Ledger) Devils face new reality of life on the road during 1st long trip during COVID pandemic (Newark Star Ledger) Devils fall short in … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage (Part I)
Eichel scores in shootout, Sabres beat Devils 4-3
'Eichel returned to the game in the third period after taking a puck to the mouth and briefly leaving for the dressing room. He scored in the first round of the shootout, ringing a shot from the left slot in off the far post.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores in shootout, Sabres beat Devils 4-3
Sabres get back in the win column against Devils
'The back-and-forth affair tumbled back Buffalo's way, as it was their turn to string consecutive goals together. Later in the period with New Jersey's Smith in the box for hooking, Victor Olofsson got some time and space on his off-wing and fired a shot over the glove of a screened Scott Wedgewood in net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back in the win column against Devils
Opinion: The Sabres use an Eichel shootout goal to beat New Jersey
'Things that held the Sabres back in this game is veterans like Taylor Hall and Eric Staal took bad offensive zone penalties with Staal’s costing them a goal.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres use an Eichel shootout goal to beat New Jersey
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres allow Devils to hang around, must settle the score in overtime again
'Buffalo is going to need to figure out how to start closing things down in 60 minutes or less. The Sabres cannot keep allowing more points to their divisional opponents in a shortened season. It could make things a bit uncomfortable when the end-of-season playoff push comes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres allow Devils to hang around, must settle the score in overtime again
Five Observations: Sabres top Devils 4-3 in a shootout
'Killing off the early 5-on-3 was huge for the Sabres. As unusual as it was for New Jersey to not use the entire offensive zone to its advantage, that big of a kill put some wind in Buffalo's sails and was something to hang their hat on going into the first intermission. Say what you will about the bottom six at even strength. But 80% on the year is nothing to scoff at.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres top Devils 4-3 in a shootout
Sabres top New Jersey in shootout, 4-3
'Neither team scored in overtime, forcing a shootout, the second for the Sabres in their last four games. Just like their last one against Washington six days ago, Jack Eichel led off the shootout with a goal to put them up 1-0. Goaltender Linus Ullmark held New Jersey off the board the rest of the way, allowing the Sabres to pick up the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top New Jersey in shootout, 4-3