'Coming off Wednesday's 6-1 win over Philadelphia that snapped their 18-game winless streak, the Sabres played a strong first period in which they outshot the Rangers, 12-10. But they had no legs the rest of the night. New York outshot them, 15-2, in the middle frame and 21-7 in the third period to improve to 4-1 against Buffalo this season. The winning goal was their only shot … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Rangers pile up the shots, finally beat Sabres in OT
Archives for April 2021
Sabres notebook: It's a family affair as Don Granato gets salutes for his first win
'"It's great. The support I've had with friends and family through my whole life, I'm pretty lucky in that regard," Granato said prior to Thursday's game against the New York Rangers. "I feel very fortunate. So it was nice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: It’s a family affair as Don Granato gets salutes for his first win
Erik Brady: Remembering when Sabres were an April Fools' joke for the gags, not their play
'Just don’t think that Wieland takes the Sabres’ 18-game losing streak that ended Wednesday night as a laughing matter. He very much does not. It’s just that a joke is the best way for him to express his anger these days.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Remembering when Sabres were an April Fools’ joke for the gags, not their play
Goalie Dustin Tokarski steals point for Sabres in OT loss: ‘He was spectacular’
'Snatching the unlikely win would’ve been special for Tokarski, a decorated AHL goalie who has played 38 NHL games. He hasn’t won a big league outing since Dec. 15, 2015.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Dustin Tokarski steals point for Sabres in OT loss: ‘He was spectacular’
Sabres’ Jacob Bryson becoming trusted defenseman beside Rasmus Ristolainen
'“He wants his guys always in motion, layers on the puck,” Bryson said of Granato. “So it makes it easier for all of us defensemen as far as gapping goes or breaking pucks out, guys are always in the right areas. When we’re gapping up, he wants us to circle up a lot. It makes it a lot easier for the forwards to come back. It’s been a lot easier for us, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson becoming trusted defenseman beside Rasmus Ristolainen
Curtis Lazar’s lower-body injury makes Sabres woefully thin at center
'In addition to Lazar, three other centers – Jack Eichel, Dylan Cozens and Eric Staal – have been injured or traded in the last month.' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar’s lower-body injury makes Sabres woefully thin at center
Friday's New York Coverage
Rangers put themselves in thick of playoff race with win over Sabres (New York Post) Mika Zibanejad's overtime goal bails out Rangers in win over Sabres (Newsday) Rangers' Ryan Strome extends point streak to career-high 11 games (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: NY Rangers narrowly avoid letting Sabres win two in a row (White Plains Journal News) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Zibanejad scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 3-2
'“Fatigue is a factor certainly when you play back-to-back and the other team didn’t. I mean, there’s not a way around it,” Sabres interim coach Don Granato said. “But I thought our guys elevated tremendously in the last few minutes to get that goal.”' … [Read more...] about Zibanejad scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 3-2
Sabres start strong but stumble in OT loss to Rangers
'Despite the last-second heroics from Thompson, it was Mika Zibanejad getting the last laugh on this night. The Rangers forward teamed up with Artemi Panarin, and the duo combined for a perfectly-executed 2-on-1 which culminated with a one-time blast off the stick of Zibanejad with 27.7 seconds left in the extra frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start strong but stumble in OT loss to Rangers
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres somehow salvage point in loss
'Whatever success the Sabres had in the first period generating chances and shots completely evaporate over the final 40 minutes of the game starting in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres somehow salvage point in loss
Opinion: The Sabres got dominated for 40 minutes, but still got the New York Rangers to overtime
'After a very good first period the Sabres got out shot 36-10 in the final 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres got dominated for 40 minutes, but still got the New York Rangers to overtime
Sabres lose Curtis Lazar week-to-week with lower-body injury
'Don Granato said Thursday that Curtis Lazar has a lower-body injury and is considered week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Curtis Lazar week-to-week with lower-body injury
Sabres lose 3-2 to Rangers in overtime despite 44 saves from Tokarski
'If it weren't for Dustin Tokarski, this game would have been ugly.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 3-2 to Rangers in overtime despite 44 saves from Tokarski
Zibanejad scores with 28 seconds left in OT in Rangers win against Sabres
'"It would have felt a lot better to get the win. [Tokarski] deserved that one big time," Thompson said. "He played a great game, stood on his head, made some huge saves for us. It would have been nice to get him the win, but I think you've got to be proud of the way we battled back. I think we let our game slip a little bit in the second there, but I think the effort was there … [Read more...] about Zibanejad scores with 28 seconds left in OT in Rangers win against Sabres
NHL Trade Buzz: Hall could help contender, ex-Sabres teammate Staal says
'"A competitor," Staal said of Hall. "I mean, the guy skates like the wind, really can drive the play. I think the offensive confidence just didn't develop this year with not only him, with a lot of our guys there. But you can find that quickly. As an offensive guy, I know what that's like and that can come quickly."' … [Read more...] about NHL Trade Buzz: Hall could help contender, ex-Sabres teammate Staal says