'"You never know how you're going to feel. There's a lot of good players over there and made some really nice plays," Subban said. "But I felt pretty good. I was seeing it pretty good. And just tried to keep it up the whole game."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Malcolm Subban strong in the crease as Sabres fall in OT
Archives for December 18, 2021
Sabres’ Malcolm Subban dazzles in OT loss; Casey Fitzgerald strong in debut
'The Sabres looked dog tired during Friday’s first period, and the Penguins outshot them a whopping 21-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Malcolm Subban dazzles in OT loss; Casey Fitzgerald strong in debut
Sabres being careful with two players sidelined by non-COVID illness
'Right now, however, they have two players – winger Anders Bjork and defenseman Will Butcher – out with non-COVID illness, coach Don Granato said,' … [Read more...] about Sabres being careful with two players sidelined by non-COVID illness
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
July’s free agency pickups shine in Penguins 3-2 win against Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins notes: Brian Boyle's injury opens the door for Sam Lafferty (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jeff Carter, penalty killers help Penguins run winning streak to 6 with OT victory (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Forward Sam Lafferty returns to the Penguins' lineup (Pittsburgh Tribune … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Carter scores in OT as Penguins top Subban, Sabres 3-2
'“Let’s face it, we get in here at 3 a.m. last night, you’re not going to be able to match the energy of the other team,” Granato said. “So you have to find a way. I thought our guys battled extremely hard to stay in the game and give themselves a chance to win a game.”' … [Read more...] about Carter scores in OT as Penguins top Subban, Sabres 3-2
Sabres comeback attempt falls short in OT
'Then, with just over five minutes to go in regulation, the Sabres found the equalizer. The "Rasmus to Rasmus" connection struck when Asplund found Dahlin slinking his way down low in the slot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback attempt falls short in OT
Opinion: Casey Fitzgerald earned the third star in his NHL debut on Friday.
'Buffalo likes to hang their goalies out to dry in Pittsburgh. In the first game here, Dustin Tokarski faced 46 shots, but still won 2-1. Malcolm Subban lost 3-2 in overtime, but he saw 48 shots.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Casey Fitzgerald earned the third star in his NHL debut on Friday.
Sabres' matchup with Avalanche on Dec. 22 has been postponed
'In addition to the NHL pausing Colorado's season, the Calgary Flames and the Florida Panthers will also have their seasons placed on hold through Dec. 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ matchup with Avalanche on Dec. 22 has been postponed
Malcolm Subban's career-high 45 saves not enough as Buffalo Sabres lose 3-2 to Pittsburgh Penguins
'Subban helped the Sabres get out of a 2-0 hole and the Sabres scored twice to send the game to overtime, only to allow Pittsburgh to win the game in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Malcolm Subban’s career-high 45 saves not enough as Buffalo Sabres lose 3-2 to Pittsburgh Penguins
Buffalo Sabres game vs. Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 22 postponed due to Avalanche COVID-19 outbreak
'The National Hockey League postponed three games with the Calgary Flames through December 23, four games with the Avalanche which includes that December 22 game against the Sabres, and three games with the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres game vs. Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 22 postponed due to Avalanche COVID-19 outbreak
Sabres fall to Penguins in OT, 3-2
'Buffalo overcame a 2-0 deficit to force OT. Zemgus Girgensons scored a goal in the second period, and Rasmus Dahlin netted the equalizer in the third. The Sabres and Penguins remained knotted up until the end of regulation, and that sent the game to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins in OT, 3-2
Numerous NHL games get delayed due to COVID, including one in Buffalo
'Included in the list is the Avalanche’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, which was previously scheduled for December 22.' … [Read more...] about Numerous NHL games get delayed due to COVID, including one in Buffalo
Sabres game against the Avalanche Dec. 22 postponed due to COVID-19
'The NHL has postponed all games for the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers through at least the Christmas weekend amid worsening COVID-19 test results across the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game against the Avalanche Dec. 22 postponed due to COVID-19
Penguins get past Sabres in OT, extend winning streak to six
'"Give them credit. They don't go away," Carter said. "I thought we had a really strong first period. We had a lot of opportunities to put the puck in the net. Their goalie was really good. They hung around. Like I said, they don't go away. They play right to the end."' … [Read more...] about Penguins get past Sabres in OT, extend winning streak to six
Fitzgerald, Subban have memorable outings in SO loss to Pittsburgh
'Sabres coach Don Granato said after the loss to the Hurricanes that the team had not done enough to support Subban. That changed against the Penguins. While the volume of shots against was high, the Sabres worked to keep them to the outside and limit second chances.' … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald, Subban have memorable outings in SO loss to Pittsburgh