Jean-Gabriel Pageau nets late winner as Islanders beat Sabres to keep Coliseum point streak alive (Newsday) Ilya Sorokin likely to see more action in goal during busy March for Islanders (Newsday) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Islanders Overcome Slow Start in 3-2 Win Over Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Archives for February 2021
Pageau lifts New York Islanders over Buffalo Sabres 3-2
'Ullmark played well in the third, denying Brock Nelson and Adam Pelech on consecutive shots in the same sequence and stopping Pageau swooping in with just over nine minutes left.' … [Read more...] about Pageau lifts New York Islanders over Buffalo Sabres 3-2
Sabres D McCabe to miss rest of season with knee injury
'He can become an unrestricted free agent after this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D McCabe to miss rest of season with knee injury
Islanders use special teams to defeat Sabres
'Sam Reinhart converted on the Sabres third power play chance of the night to even the score at 2-2 part way through the third period. The forward's goal came late in the man advantage while Lee was in the penalty box for intereference.' … [Read more...] about Islanders use special teams to defeat Sabres
The Sabres waste another good game
'Buffalo did just what it had to in the beginning. They took the play to the Islanders and got the lead before the first period was over. The problem was their usual problem. They had great chances and only converted one keeping the opponent in the game.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres waste another good game
Jake McCabe out six-to-eight months with ACL, MCL, and meniscus injuries
'McCabe has spent his entire career with the Sabres after being a former second round pick (44th overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft. In 353 career games with the Sabres, McCabe has scored 18 goals and registered 59 assists for 77 points.' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe out six-to-eight months with ACL, MCL, and meniscus injuries
Opinion: Jeff Skinner is not underperforming. He is underutilized.
'Despite playing almost entirely with a group of players that averages 36 points per 82 games combined in their careers, Skinner somehow managed to lead the Sabres in goals per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jeff Skinner is not underperforming. He is underutilized.
Three Observations: Sabres fall short 3-2 to Islanders
'Curtis Lazar is in sole possession of third place on the Sabres in goals this season. THIRD. He has more goals than Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall, and Jeff Skinner combined. That doesn't tell the whole story; Eichel and Hall are still generating chances and racking up assists. But the scorers on this team are Sam Reinhart, Victor Olofsson, and then everyone else.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres fall short 3-2 to Islanders
Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 6 to 8 months due to knee injury
'The Sabres say McCabe injured his ACL, MCL and meniscus in his right knee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 6 to 8 months due to knee injury
10 years later: state of the Buffalo Sabres
'During that span, the Sabres have a 281-354-94 record and own the longest playoff drought in the NHL. The team has had six head coaches since 2011 and four general managers. After hiring the current GM, Kevyn Adams, both Terry and Kim Pegula were confident in the direction of the organization.' … [Read more...] about 10 years later: state of the Buffalo Sabres
Sabres lose to Islanders 3-2
'“It’s going to be a painful trip back over to New Jersey tonight,” Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said after the loss. “The best thing about the situation right now is that we go right back it tomorrow but I have to tell you this is probably the most painful loss of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Islanders 3-2
Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe suffers season-ending knee injury
'“I had tears two nights ago already so it was pretty clear on the doctors’ first assessment that we were dealing with a really serious setback. The confirmation just underlines the pain that we feel for the person first and foremost and then the player that we’ve lost for the season. It’s an amazing setback in addition to what the group’s gone through after Covid and he was … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe suffers season-ending knee injury
Sabres' Jake McCabe out for the season
'McCabe is expected to land on injured reserve in the coming days. This will free up his $2.85 million salary towards the team's salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe out for the season
Pageau's power-play goal lifts Islanders past Sabres
'"It's extremely painful," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "We need [wins] right now, so good games don't count. This is going to be a tough one to swallow because of the way we were able to fill the holes of the injured players. I thought everybody coming in here played well."' … [Read more...] about Pageau’s power-play goal lifts Islanders past Sabres
Sabres 2 - Islanders 3 | 5 takeaways from Monday's game
'Jean-Gabriel Pageau swatted a puck out of midair to break a tie with 4:52 remaining and what had begun as a promising night for the Buffalo Sabres ended as another disappointing loss to the New York Islanders, this time by a score of 3-2 at Nassau Coliseum on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2 – Islanders 3 | 5 takeaways from Monday’s game