Buffalo takes on Washington on 6-game skid (AP) Caps Take on Sabres in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Archives for December 11, 2021
Observations: Sabres' comeback falls short after replay review overturns tying goal
'Sabres coach Don Granato described the reaction on the bench as a "wave of emotion." They had 31 shots on goal over the final two periods, received an encouraging performance in net from rookie goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and responded appropriately after another sluggish start. But this is the latest defeat in a difficult stretch.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ comeback falls short after replay review overturns tying goal
Mike Harrington: Circumstances dictate Sabres call an audible with Peyton Krebs
'What do the Sabres do now? The lineup they're putting on the ice is wafer thin. There's no need for general manager Kevyn Adams to go bargain bin shopping for some journeyman to fill a hole. He just needs to look from within.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Circumstances dictate Sabres call an audible with Peyton Krebs
Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt undergoes surgery, expected to return this season
'Mittelstadt was the Sabres' top player during training camp, emerging as the club's first-line center and asserting himself as a potential replacement for Jack Eichel on the first power-play unit. Mittelstadt has become a leader in the dressing room and appeared ready to provide consistent offense for Granato.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt undergoes surgery, expected to return this season
Sabres lose tying goal on offside review, fall to Rangers: ‘A wave of emotion’
'“It’s a wave of emotion,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I credit our guys to stay on it. I think (Tage Thompson) hit the post right after that. So that shows you the belief system was OK. We got some bad news but we’re let’s drop the puck, let’s go, and we believe we can do it. That was all the way to the end.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose tying goal on offside review, fall to Rangers: ‘A wave of emotion’
Sabres prospect Peyton Krebs on tear with Amerks, piling up points
'“Sometimes when you’re a passer by nature, you’re always going to look pass first,” Peca said following the Amerks’ 4-3 win inside Blue Cross Arena. “But he’s scored some big goals for us, too. And I think the more confidence he gets putting the puck in the net, I think you’ll see him become a little bit more of a shooter when he needs to.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Peyton Krebs on tear with Amerks, piling up points
Saturday's New York Coverage
Alexandar Georgiev stops 36 shots as Rangers hang on vs. Sabres (New York Post) Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin skates for first time since injury (New York Post) Alexandar Georgiev comes up big for Rangers in win over Buffalo (Newsday) Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin skates, but no timeline for return (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: Alexandar Georgiev renewing confidence when the NY … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Late Sabres goal waved off, Rangers hold on for 2-1 win
'One replay, however, showed Dahlin may have tagged up by touching the blue line just before Olofsson touched the puck in the Rangers’ zone.' … [Read more...] about Late Sabres goal waved off, Rangers hold on for 2-1 win
Sabres fall short in late comeback against Rangers
'Brett Murray was finally able to get the Sabres on the score sheet with his second goal of the season on a second chance opportunity. Mark Pysyk helped create the chance with a pass from below the goal line. Murray's first shot was stopped by Alexandar Georgiev, but the forward poked home the rebound to make it a 2-1 Buffalo deficit with less than six minutes to go in … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short in late comeback against Rangers
Opinion: The Sabres played with speed and passion, but still lose to the Rangers
'How Georgiev wasn’t the game’s first star and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wasn’t the game’s second star is beyond me. Both stole the show in this game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres played with speed and passion, but still lose to the Rangers
Three Observations: Sabres fall short against Rangers 2-1
'On one hand, you could chalk it up to the puck luck, or lack thereof, that has plagued the Sabres for the better part of the last decade. On the other, it was also a lack of awareness around the crease and in close quarters tonight.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres fall short against Rangers 2-1
Offsides call takes away tying goal, Sabres fall 2-1
'“That one stung,” forward Kyle Okposo said. “A lot of emotions when we tie the game there and then obviously the offsides. I didn’t get a chance to really see the replay, but tough to take the goal back.” … [Read more...] about Offsides call takes away tying goal, Sabres fall 2-1
Georgiev helps Rangers stay hot with victory against Sabres
'"I said to the team after, it's obviously a results-oriented business, but we can't worry about that," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We have to play with that passion, play with that compete, believe in the outcome, get in the moment. Because you start concerning yourself with that, it pulls you out of that competitiveness, especially where we're at, in a fight every night, … [Read more...] about Georgiev helps Rangers stay hot with victory against Sabres
Sabres play with passion until the end in loss to Rangers
'The Buffalo Sabres thought they had their game Friday night against the New York Rangers tied up with 56.2 seconds left, but what looked like a good goal was called back following video replay because it was determined the Sabres entered the zone offside.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play with passion until the end in loss to Rangers
At the Final Horn | Comeback falls short in loss to Rangers
'Murray ignited the near comeback with 5:23 remaining in regulation. The rookie barreled toward the net and received a pass from down low, sticking with his own rebound after Georgiev made an initial save. It was Murray's second goal and fourth point in the last six games.' … [Read more...] about At the Final Horn | Comeback falls short in loss to Rangers