'While the Sabres’ typically fast-paced attack moved at a snail’s pace at times Tuesday night in KeyBank Center, their 22-year-old goaltender provided stability in net.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen steady in goal, Sabres still lose to Ducks
Archives for December 8, 2021
Mike Harrington: Don Granato's work-in-progress season remains tough to figure
'The Sabres know where their issues are and how they're going to fix them. Alex Tuch's return is just a few weeks away. Jack Quinn, J.J. Peterka and Peyton Krebs will be here next year and probably get a taste of things this season. Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson will be instant upgrades on defense whenever they arrive, too.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Don Granato’s work-in-progress season remains tough to figure
Ducks score ‘Michigan’ goal in win over Sabres; Casey Mittelstadt injured
'“We looked a little lethargic,” coach Don Granato said of the Sabres’ offensive effort. “You can only guess why and we’re going to try to figure that out ourselves on the coaching side, because we … didn’t look like ourselves and didn’t play with the pace that we typically do.”' … [Read more...] about Ducks score ‘Michigan’ goal in win over Sabres; Casey Mittelstadt injured
Sabres notes: Offense on best scoring pace in 11 years as defense struggles
'Having scored 69 goals in 24 games entering Tuesday’s contest, 2.8 an outing, the Sabres were on pace to register 235 goals this season. That would be their highest total since 2010-11, when they scored 240 times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Offense on best scoring pace in 11 years as defense struggles
Wednesday's Anaheim Coverage
Trevor Zegras, Sonny Milano team up to lead Ducks past Sabres (Orange County Register) Ducks' Trevor Zegras pulls off ridiculous assist from behind net, helps Sonny Milano score unique goal (CBS Sports) With an alley-oop on ice, Zegras' ingenious play sends hockey world into frenzy (Sportsnet) Zegras shocked his lacrosse-style pass to Milano resulted in Ducks goal … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage
Zegras’ over-the-net flip lifts Ducks over Sabres, 2-0
'Luukkonen stopped 21 shots in his season debut for the Sabres. Buffalo has lost five in a row and fell to 1-8-1 over its past 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Zegras’ over-the-net flip lifts Ducks over Sabres, 2-0
Sabres shut out by Anaheim
'A highlight reel goal by the Anaheim Ducks in the second period was enough to help defeat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Anaheim
Opinion: The Sabres only give up two goals, but still lose
'The Sabres had been off since Saturday while the Ducks played in Washington and went to overtime on Monday, but for the first 40 minutes, it looked like the Sabres that had played on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres only give up two goals, but still lose
Sabres lose fifth straight
'Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made his season debut for the Sabres and stopped 21 of 23 shots. In the other net, Anthony Stolarz stopped all 25 shots he faced to secure a shutout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose fifth straight
Sabres drop fifth-straight game in Luukkonen's NHL return
'Luukkonen has spent the season in Rochester after playing four NHL games last season and was called up because of injuries in net on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop fifth-straight game in Luukkonen’s NHL return
Stolarz helps Ducks shut out skidding Sabres
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves in his season debut for the Sabres (8-14-3), who lost their fifth straight (0-4-1) and are 1-8-1 in their past 10.' … [Read more...] about Stolarz helps Ducks shut out skidding Sabres
Luukkonen makes 21 saves but Sabres unable to generate anything vs. Ducks
'"There were errors before that play that I really didn't like. Up ice in the entry, didn't like it. It should have never got to that point," he said. "There were plays prior to that that were things you could have eliminated before it ever happened."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 21 saves but Sabres unable to generate anything vs. Ducks
At the Final Horn | Mittelstadt exits early in loss to Ducks
'The Sabres outshot the Ducks 14-8 during the third period but could not beat Stolarz. The Ducks blocked 23 shots and killed all three Sabres power plays, including two in the final period.' … [Read more...] about At the Final Horn | Mittelstadt exits early in loss to Ducks