'This time, though, the Sabres (13-21-7) avoided the sort of third-period collapse that has plagued them this season. Tage Thompson had two power-play goals only 24 seconds apart in the first period and had an assist for his first career three-point game. Jeff Skinner scored his team-leading 15th and 16th goals of the season, the latter of which sealed the win in the third.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Peyton Krebs, rest of 2-goal club help Sabres snap home skid
Archives for January 23, 2022
Mike Harrington: Flyers are new for Rasmus Ristolainen but it has to feel the same
'"It is weird," he said in a session before the Flyers absorbed their 6-3 drubbing. "Even last night, landing and going to the hotel. But obviously it's nice to be back, see some close people to me last night and very excited about this game this afternoon."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Flyers are new for Rasmus Ristolainen but it has to feel the same
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs scores first NHL goals in win: ‘A pretty special talent’
'“At his age, it’s incredible,” Granato said of Krebs’ backcheck. “I mean, he works probably harder when there’s a switch that goes off in him when the puck is coming toward our net. I saw it watching film of him before we had him and you watch it now. He knows his responsibility and the team player in him kicks in high gear when a puck starts going toward our net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs scores first NHL goals in win: ‘A pretty special talent’
Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen has warm memories of Buffalo
'“It was time for me to see something new, and, obviously, first there was a little bit sadness, but then, obviously, I think it was good for me to go somewhere else,” Ristolainen said. “I liked being in Buffalo. I liked living here, I liked the fans, they were great."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen has warm memories of Buffalo
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers losing streak extends to 11 after 6-3 loss to Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Embarrassing game marks Flyers' 11th straight loss, puts more and more in question (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers Routed by Sabres for 11th Straight Loss (WENJ-FM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) POSTGAME 5: Flyers Woes Continue in 6-3 Loss to Buffalo (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres win 6-3, hand Flyers 11th straight loss
'“I challenged our guys from a leadership perspective,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “The teams that are successful, you have leadership right throughout the entire team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 6-3, hand Flyers 11th straight loss
Krebs helps lead Sabres to win over Philadelphia
'The Sabres wasted no time taking a 1-0 lead over Philadelphia. Jeff Skinner scored his 15th goal of the season to cap off a shift where Dylan Cozens and Alex Tuch combined to keep the puck in the offensive zone. The line all received a point on the game's first score.' … [Read more...] about Krebs helps lead Sabres to win over Philadelphia
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres' youth propels team to win on kids day
'Buffalo seems to be building some sort of chemistry when passing the puck. This is especially visible when lines like Skinner, Tuch and Cozens are on the ice. The trio always seem to know where they’re going to be before they’re going to be there.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres’ youth propels team to win on kids day
Opinion: Rasmus Ristolainen returns to Buffalo for first time
'Ristolainen said he liked playing for Sabres head coach Don Granato, and there’s a mutual respect between them. He also revealed how they have stayed in contact, texting throughout the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rasmus Ristolainen returns to Buffalo for first time
Peyton Krebs scores first career NHL goal as Buffalo Sabres win 6-3 over Philadelphia Flyers
'Krebs along with forwards Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson each scored twice in the Sabres win.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs scores first career NHL goal as Buffalo Sabres win 6-3 over Philadelphia Flyers
Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn out four to six weeks with lower body injury
'The Sabres also announced that forward Vinnie Hinostroza was placed on injured reserve and defenseman Will Butcher is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn out four to six weeks with lower body injury
Krebs nets first two career NHL goals in 6-3 Sabres win
'It was part of an offensive barrage from the Sabres. Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson both scored two goals themselves. Thompson had two in the first period, while Skinner scored in the first and third.' … [Read more...] about Krebs nets first two career NHL goals in 6-3 Sabres win
Flyers lose 11th straight, defeated by Sabres
'"I think in the past games we've let leads slip in the third, and that's something we've been working to correct," Thompson said. "Now we're just trying to shake it off and keep pressing forward, and I think that we did a good job with that, going into the third with the lead and getting the win."' … [Read more...] about Flyers lose 11th straight, defeated by Sabres
Quinn out at least four weeks for Sabres with lower-body injury
'"The injury he has, there's a window between week four and six that you can really get a gauge where he's at," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "It looks like it's going to be at least four."' … [Read more...] about Quinn out at least four weeks for Sabres with lower-body injury
'At his age, it's incredible' | Krebs impresses in win over Flyers
'"I'm not known as a goal scorer, so I wasn't too worried about it," Krebs said. "But it's kind of just a nice thing to get off the back. Yeah, I think the floodgates will open."' … [Read more...] about ‘At his age, it’s incredible’ | Krebs impresses in win over Flyers