'Eichel has two goals this season and hasn’t scored in eight games, but he just looked different against the Devils. He looked like he was enjoying the game again and it was coming to him easier.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Is Jack Eichel starting to get his game in gear?
Archives for February 2021
Tokarski reassigned to Rochester
'Tokarski has appeared in two games with Rochester this season, posting a .932 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski reassigned to Rochester
Observations: Sabres refuse to take excuses in solid win over Devils
'Then, the Sabres found their legs about halfway through the first period and never lost their edge. In a solid 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, they looked like the team with a lot more energy.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres refuse to take excuses in solid win over Devils
The Wraparound: Sabres solve back-to-back dilemma, run past Devils
'After going 0-4 in the second game of a set played on consecutive days, the Sabres got the job done Tuesday in Prudential Center. Victor Olofsson opened the scoring with yet another power-play goal and Linus Ullmark made 41 saves as the Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres solve back-to-back dilemma, run past Devils
Sabres Notebook: Borgen joins McCabe on injured list, Bryson debuts
'One day after the Sabres got the news they expected that veteran Jake McCabe's season was over due to a serious knee injury, the team was stunned to learn that rookie Will Borgen will be out 6-8 weeks after surgery for a fractured forearm suffered here Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Borgen joins McCabe on injured list, Bryson debuts
Sabres bounce back to beat Devils, close road trip on high note
'“We did need a little time to get our legs under us, especially starting late in the first and into the second, you could feel a surge and just a battle and compete level that was impressive when you look at how disappointing the trip had been until now, the quick turnover from yesterday and that very painful loss,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call. “You know … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back to beat Devils, close road trip on high note
Sabres excited to give prospect Jacob Bryson opportunity: ‘It just felt right’
'Krueger said 5-foot-9, 179-pound Bryson has been the Rochester Americans’ best defenseman this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to give prospect Jacob Bryson opportunity: ‘It just felt right’
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner sits out second straight game as healthy scratch
'Skinner, who scored 40 goals two seasons ago, had never been a healthy scratch in his 11-year NHL career before Monday. The veteran has struggled this season, scoring zero goals in 14 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner sits out second straight game as healthy scratch
Wednesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils drop 3rd straight game as offense goes silent in loss to Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Devils need some urgency as losing streak hits 3 games | 4 observations from loss to Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Special teams woes continue as NJ Devils fall to Sabres for third straight loss (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Sabres beat slumping Devils 4-1 as Ullmark makes 41 saves
'“Everybody was really edgy and focused,” Krueger said. “We’re just happy the team responded to that kind of pressure we put on them today, and Linus led the way. He looked like a real leader toady and a top-rate NHL goalie in a game that really mattered to us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat slumping Devils 4-1 as Ullmark makes 41 saves
Sabres’ depleted blue line loses Borgen to broken forearm
'Borgen had the fracture surgically repaired on Tuesday, the team announced hours before it completes a four-game road trip at New Jersey. The rookie was hurt during a 3-2 win at New Jersey on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ depleted blue line loses Borgen to broken forearm
Ullmark shines in Sabres win over New Jersey
'Buffalo extended the lead to three thanks to a pair of goals less than two minutes apart early in the third period. Rasmus Asplund scored his first goal of the season after knocking the puck out of the air following a Sam Reinhart shot from the slot.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark shines in Sabres win over New Jersey
Opinion: The Sabres come together to beat the Devils 4-1
'Buffalo got off to a very slow start and Linus Ullmark kept them in it for the first 10 minutes of the first period. Buffalo got into the flow of the game in the second half of the period, but couldn’t push anything by Mackenzie Blackwood.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres come together to beat the Devils 4-1
Opinion: Three Observations: Ullmark's huge night backstops Sabres over Devils
'Ullmark had his work cut out for him late in the 3rd period. After Sabres forwards Rasmus Asplund and Dylan Cozens scored, the Devils applied more pressure. They took 21 shots on goal in the 3rd period. Ullmark stopped 20 of those, allowing a goal to Devils forward Nikita Gusev with just 28 seconds to go after a flurry of shots from New Jersey on the power play. Ullmark … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Ullmark’s huge night backstops Sabres over Devils
Will Borgen out six-to-eight weeks with fractured forearm
'Borgen suffered the injury in the first period of Saturday's game when killing off a first period penalty as he went down to block a shot. He was able to shake off the injury, and managed to finish the game with that blocked shot and a shot on goal in 19:14 of total ice-time.' … [Read more...] about Will Borgen out six-to-eight weeks with fractured forearm