'Undermanned with only 10 forwards and seven defensemen, and playing the second game of a back-to-back, the Sabres lost 4-1 to become the latest victim of the Colorado Avalanche’s remarkable 18-game win streak at home. Buffalo showed its mettle, though, firing 31 shots on net and receiving stellar goaltending from Dustin Tokarski, who made 32 stops.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Undermanned Sabres lose Casey Mittelstadt on another unusual day
Archives for January 2022
John Hayden and Tage Thompson rally Sabres in memory of Teddy Balkind
'In the latest show of support for the Balkind family and the hockey community in Connecticut, Hayden asked Cole Burkhalter, the Sabres’ director of team operations, if it was possible to get Balkind’s last name and No. 5 on the back of a Buffalo jersey.' … [Read more...] about John Hayden and Tage Thompson rally Sabres in memory of Teddy Balkind
Sabres battle to end of crazy weekend; Casey Mittelstadt leaves loss to Avs
'At one point late Sunday, when winger Victor Olofsson briefly left the game after taking a high stick, the Sabres had just nine forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle to end of crazy weekend; Casey Mittelstadt leaves loss to Avs
Monday's Colorado Coverage
Extraordinary Avalanche defeats Buffalo Sabres to tie NHL record for victories in any month (Denver Post) Avalanche top Sabres for 18th consecutive win at home, continue making history (CBS Sports) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Rapid Recap: COL 4 | BUF 1 (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Colorado Coverage
Rantanen has goal, assist, Avalanche beat Sabres 4-1
'Dylan Cozens scored for Buffalo, which has lost its last six meetings with the Avalanche. Dustin Tokarski, who was activated earlier from the non-roster list, had 32 saves. “I loved our battle, our compete,” said Sabres coach Don Granato, whose team has been hit hard by injuries and illness in recent weeks. “They never quit. I told our guys they probably deserved better … [Read more...] about Rantanen has goal, assist, Avalanche beat Sabres 4-1
Sabres dropped by white-hot Avalanche
'The blue and gold were the latest in a long line of 18-consecutive victims on Colorado's home ice to come out on the wrong end of a final score. On Sunday night, it was a 4-1 final favoring the Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dropped by white-hot Avalanche
Opinion: Three observations: Avalanche continue to roll over Sabres
'That's another two young players out for the Sabres for the foreseeable future, but the question is: Why is everyone getting hurt so much?' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Avalanche continue to roll over Sabres
Opinion: Sabres were in tough spot, gave all they had in Colorado
'There was a testing problem in the lab in Arizona, which gave the Sabres positive tests on Saturday and put three players out of their lineup. All eight people with the Sabres re-tested and were found negative, so they got flights from Arizona to get to Denver for the game. Only Rasmus Asplund didn’t make it in time.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres were in tough spot, gave all they had in Colorado
Banged up Sabres fall short to Avalanche 4-1
'Dylan Cozens scored the lone goal for Buffalo early in the second period. The game was tied at that point, but the Avalanche's stars took over as the Sabres' numbers dwindled. Casey Mittelstadt left the game due to injury and didn't return. Tage Thompson didn't dress for Sunday's tilt, either.' … [Read more...] about Banged up Sabres fall short to Avalanche 4-1
Colorado downs the Sabres, 4-1
'With the score tied at one, the Avalanche scored the go-ahead goal when Nazem Kadri sent in his 18th of the season. The goal came with some controversy, though.' … [Read more...] about Colorado downs the Sabres, 4-1
Avalanche defeat Sabres for 10th victory in row
'Dylan Cozens scored for Buffalo (14-23-7), which is 4-5-1 in its past 10 games. Dustin Tokarski, who was activated from COVID-19 protocol Saturday, made 32 saves in his first start since Nov. 29.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche defeat Sabres for 10th victory in row
Sabres continue to battle adversity in loss to Avalanche
'"No update on Casey," Granato said. "We knew a back-to-back would be tough. It was unfortunate he wasn't comfortable in the moves he was trying and then probably pulled out early because of precaution. I don't have any word on it yet."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to battle adversity in loss to Avalanche
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall 4-1 to Avalanche on the road
'The Buffalo Sabres found themselves tied with the surging Colorado Avalanche midway through the second period Sunday night. But an Avalanche goal and a failed challenge on the play that led to another Colorado goal paved the way for the Avs to win their 10th straight game.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall 4-1 to Avalanche on the road
Sunday's Colorado Coverage
Colorado hosts Buffalo after Landeskog’s 2-goal game (AP) Colorado Hosts Buffalo (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage
Observations: Craig Anderson delivers 27 saves to lift short-handed Sabres to win
'"It was a nice finish to a really chaotic day," said coach Don Granato. "I thought Craig was amazing. How simple he makes the game look in the net. ... You can see why he’s been a great goaltender for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Craig Anderson delivers 27 saves to lift short-handed Sabres to win