'“It was not what we wanted,” Sabres interim head coach Don Granato said. “It was not competitive enough, there was not enough net focus and net drive. So, no question it was disappointing. And we will look at that and it will be easy to learn from that.”' … [Read more...] about Rask, Bruins blank Sabres 2-0 for 5th consecutive victory
Archives for April 2021
Bruins blank Sabres on Tuesday
'Chances were there for the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, but the blue and gold went 0-for-6 on the powerplay en route to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the careless Boston Bruins inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Bruins blank Sabres on Tuesday
Opinion: Thanks to an uneven game, the Sabres lost to the Bruins
'Probably the biggest takeaway I had was Buffalo was 0-for-6 on the power play including an absolutely horrendous 1:33 6-on-3 advantage.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thanks to an uneven game, the Sabres lost to the Bruins
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres struggle to get it going in loss to Bruins
'The Bruins got a lead early and it would be all they would need to take two points from their opponent. It seemed that each Sabre opportunity was met with an equally debilitating penalty. The Sabres were never able to battle back.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres struggle to get it going in loss to Bruins
Opinion: Sabres hockey does complete-180
'Since Granato was elevated to the top job, the team has been entertaining. They're playing a faster game, scoring more goals, playing better in their own end and winning... in regulation too!' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres hockey does complete-180
Sabres sign Lukas Rousek to two-year entry-level contract
'While Rousek is not the biggest of players at just 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds, he plays a high-tempo game and has a knack for taking pucks to the net and create scoring chances right around the goal crease. He skates well and possesses good speed, while he's strong on and off the puck to establish good positioning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Lukas Rousek to two-year entry-level contract
Granato: We don't want our players afraid to make mistakes
'"You take a win any possible way you can. You need to win a game, and if you don't win a game, you damn-well better be entertaining. That means you better be working hard, competing, fighting, scratching, clawing, and have some passion. Certainly the objective is to win, but I don't like to play a boring style, and I don't think the players like playing that either. In fact, I … [Read more...] about Granato: We don’t want our players afraid to make mistakes
Sabres shut out for 8th time this season as Bruins win 2-0
'The Sabres finished the day 0-for-6 on the power play and generated only five shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out for 8th time this season as Bruins win 2-0
Rask, Bruins blank Sabres 2-0
'A combination of good goaltending by the Bruins and a lack of power play production was Buffalo’s undoing in the 2-0 loss.' … [Read more...] about Rask, Bruins blank Sabres 2-0
Caggiula will make Sabres debut against Boston
'"There’s not too many games left in the season and whatever situation I get put in, I’m ready to answer the bell and I’m looking forward to getting back out and playing," Caggiula said after Tuesday's morning skate.' … [Read more...] about Caggiula will make Sabres debut against Boston
Rask gets first shutout of season to help Bruins defeat Sabres
'"We got ourselves in trouble early, probably puck management, and chased the game," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We chased the game. Rask was good when he had to be, but we didn't set the pace. They set the pace. And again with the challenge in puck management to keep it simple. We exerted a lot of energy."' … [Read more...] about Rask gets first shutout of season to help Bruins defeat Sabres
Rask robs Cozens with eye-popping glove save in Bruins win vs. Sabres
'Trailing 1-0, the Sabres put together a series of glorious scoring opportunities while on the power play. Rask first made a pad save on Jeff Skinner's redirected shot then stopped Arttu Ruotsalainen before lunging to his right to deny Cozens with his glove.' … [Read more...] about Rask robs Cozens with eye-popping glove save in Bruins win vs. Sabres
5 takeaways | Sabres shut out to open 3-game set with Bruins
'The Bruins out-attempted the Sabres, 40-24, at 5-on-5 during the first 40 minutes and built a 2-0 lead on the strength of goals from Brad Marchand and Connor Clifton. They were able to stave off a comeback push by the Sabres in the third.' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres shut out to open 3-game set with Bruins
At The Final Horn: Bruins 2 - Sabres 0
'With 2:34 remaining in regulation, Buffalo was set up to have a 5-on-3 opportunity for 1:33 that they turned into a 6-on-3 when they pulled goaltender Dustin Tokarski in favor of the extra attacker. Buffalo generated zero shots on the 6-on-3 and then committed a too-many-men-on-the-ice penalty once the initial two-man advantage expired.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Bruins 2 – Sabres 0
Luukkonen recalled to active roster
'Luukkonen, 22, was selected by the Sabres during the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft. In 14 games with Rochester this season, he's 7-5-2 with a .888 save percentage and a 3.60 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen recalled to active roster