Maple Leafs visit the Sabres following overtime win (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Archives for November 13, 2021
Sabres Observations: Dylan Cozens, Dustin Tokarski out-duel McDavid, Draisaitl
'“The way he played tonight, he had an amazing game,” beamed coach Don Granato, referring to Cozens. “My trust in him has always been there, definitely long term. … His ceiling, I can't tell you where his ceiling is. It's high.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Observations: Dylan Cozens, Dustin Tokarski out-duel McDavid, Draisaitl
Inside the NHL: In trade aftermath, it's been a good week for Jack Eichel
'"I hope that the fans in Buffalo, they understand," Eichel said. "I was adamant about getting the surgery before anything else."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In trade aftermath, it’s been a good week for Jack Eichel
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens scores twice in ‘amazing game,’ stops Connor McDavid
'In the first 12 games this season, Cozens, 20, scored just once, his only goal in 32 outings dating back to last year. Then in a span of barely five minutes in the second period, the center scored twice, tying the game before putting the Sabres up for good.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens scores twice in ‘amazing game,’ stops Connor McDavid
Sabres notes: Gritty goal shows Anders Bjork starting to find game
'“(We) said, ‘OK, this is you naturally now. We didn’t tell you you got to do this or that. You gave us the information, this is natural how you are. So let’s start targeting what you need specifically to you,’ and he’s been doing that the last few games and his energy’s come back,” said Granato, whose Sabres beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Friday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Gritty goal shows Anders Bjork starting to find game
Saturday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers lose dog-fight with Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Player grades: Too little too late as Oilers leave two points behind in Buffalo (Edmonton Journal) Buffalo Sabres hold off Edmonton Oilers for 3-2 win (CHED-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game recap: Sabres 3, Oilers 2 (EdmontonOilers.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Edmonton Coverage
Cozens scores 2, Sabres snap skid with 3-2 win over Oilers
'The 20-year-old followed up by showing no signs of fear in delivering upon his coach’s trust in a 3-2 win on Friday night. Cozens’ line not only kept McDavid off the scoresheet in even-strength situations, but he scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the final minute of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Cozens scores 2, Sabres snap skid with 3-2 win over Oilers
Cozens scores twice, Tokarski stands tall as Sabres win 3-2 over Edmonton
'Tokarski made several big stops late in the third period on Conor McDavid and Draisaitl to preserve the victory. Tokarski made 33 saves on 35 Oilers shots, 14 of those saves were made in the final frame.' … [Read more...] about Cozens scores twice, Tokarski stands tall as Sabres win 3-2 over Edmonton
Alex Tuch excited to join team he rooted for growing up
'Tuch grew up just a little over two hours east of Buffalo just outside of Syracuse. As a kid, he grew up next to former Sabres forward Tim Connolly, who is also originally from the Syracuse area. Tuch watched the likes of Daniel Briere, Chris Drury, Thomas Vanek, Jochen Hecht, Brian Campbell and Maxim Afinogenov, and cheered for the Sabres as his favorite team.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch excited to join team he rooted for growing up
Three Observations: Sabres hold off Oilers for 3-2 win
'Because the Sabres' units both up and down a man are among the league's best, as well. Buffalo is killing 87% of their penalties and converting 25% of their power plays. It's not otherworldly like Edmonton, but it's nothing to sneeze at, either.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres hold off Oilers for 3-2 win
Cozens shines in front of family, scores two goals with relatives in attendance
'“It’s a big confidence boost for sure, going against one of the top players in the world,” Cozens said. “I wanted to be up for the challenge.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens shines in front of family, scores two goals with relatives in attendance
Cozens, Sabres defeat Oilers to end five-game skid
'"We love him because he competes to win," Sabres coach Don Granato said of Tokarski, who got his first win since Oct. 16. "And it hasn't worked out as much as he'd like, but I don't think that's been his doing at all. He's done his part. I think the games that he hasn't won, we didn't score enough on our side, really. He's played great the whole season, and it's nice for that … [Read more...] about Cozens, Sabres defeat Oilers to end five-game skid
'He was ready' | Cozens matches up with McDavid, scores twice in win
'Cozens counted nine family members in attendance for Buffalo's first home game since the Canadian border opened on Monday. His parents flew in all the way from The Yukon while his grandparents, cousins, and uncle drove from their home just over the border.' … [Read more...] about ‘He was ready’ | Cozens matches up with McDavid, scores twice in win
At The Final Horn | Cozens scores twice as Sabres down Oilers
'Cozens recorded the first multi-goal game of his career and Dustin Tokarski turned aside 33 shots to earn the victory.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Cozens scores twice as Sabres down Oilers
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks edged by Monsters in back-and-forth affair (Amerks.com) Monsters mount comeback for 4-3 victory over Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage