'Buffalo did lose energy by the end of the game, leading to the Stars' win. That's concerning, considering this is the second game this week where the Sabres surrendered a lead.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Special teams not so special in Sabres’ loss
Archives for January 2022
Opinion: Casey Mittelstadt almost ready to play after surgery
'“I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hard, especially the first couple of days after," the center admitted after Thursday's morning skate. "But the faster and the harder you work, the faster you’re going to get back. So for me, that was my goal.”' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Casey Mittelstadt almost ready to play after surgery
Jack Quinn scores first NHL goal as Sabres fall 5-4 to to Stars
'2020 first round pick Jack Quinn picked up his first NHL goal in the first period. A fantastic pass from Rasmus Dahlin set up the rookie to go bar down on the power play. The Sabres led 2-1 after 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn scores first NHL goal as Sabres fall 5-4 to to Stars
Quinn scores first NHL goal, Sabres fall 5-4
'Buffalo couldn’t hold on to the lead though, and their 2-0 advantage eventually became a 5-4 loss. They had a 4-3 lead early in the final period, but Dallas rattled off two unanswered goals to take the win. The Sabres never trailed in the game until the go-ahead goal from Jason Robertson with roughly three minutes to go in the third.' … [Read more...] about Quinn scores first NHL goal, Sabres fall 5-4
Stars score four power-play goals in win against Sabres
'"I feel like they came out pretty slow," Dahlin said. "We took advantage of it. We scored a couple goals there. But then the second and the third period, they did the right things over and over again and they rolled over us. Our young guys did a great job today, but we just have to find a way to win these type of games against this type of veteran team. It [stinks], for … [Read more...] about Stars score four power-play goals in win against Sabres
Quinn, Dahlin provide highlights as Sabres fall to veteran Stars
'"Playing against a team like that, they do the right things every time, they wore us down a little bit," Dahlin said. "We've just got to play simple and take away all the mistakes. But, you know, young team. We learn and we've just got to build and build and build and we will get better, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Quinn, Dahlin provide highlights as Sabres fall to veteran Stars
At The Final Horn | Quinn scores 1st NHL goal in loss to Dallas
'The Sabres were outshot 47-24, which resulted in Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell making a career-high 42 saves.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Quinn scores 1st NHL goal in loss to Dallas
Injury Report | Mittelstadt skates with Sabres, considered day to day
'Sabres coach Don Granato said he expects Mittelstadt to return to the lineup within the next couple of games.' … [Read more...] about Injury Report | Mittelstadt skates with Sabres, considered day to day
NHL schedule revisions give Sabres seven additional games in February
'Five of the new games are makeup dates of postponed contests, and two have been moved back from their original dates in April.' … [Read more...] about NHL schedule revisions give Sabres seven additional games in February
Sabres Notebook: Mattias Samuelsson posts big ice time in win over Sens
'"There's reason good reason to put trust in him," Sabres coach Don Granato said after the game. "He was good. You see the size, the strength and athleticism. He's an intelligent player makes good reads. He makes the game look simple."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mattias Samuelsson posts big ice time in win over Sens
After slow start, Sabres prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen on tear with Amerks
'Ruotsalainen had performed like one of the AHL’s elite talents last season, recording five goals and 13 points in 13 games before forcing his way up to Buffalo in April. But in late November, the Finn looked nothing like that player.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Sabres prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen on tear with Amerks
NHL announces new dates for seven Sabres games
'The NHL on Wednesday announced five Buffalo Sabres games postponed because of COVID-19 problems have been rescheduled and two other dates on the 2021-22 schedule have been moved so the team can complete its 82-game schedule by April 29.' … [Read more...] about NHL announces new dates for seven Sabres games
Thursday's Dallas Coverage
Dallas takes on Buffalo on 3-game losing streak (AP) Preview: Key road trip for Stars begins Thursday in Buffalo (DallasStars.com) How to watch Stars vs. Sabres: Live stream, game time, TV channel (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dallas Coverage
NHL reschedules seven Sabres games
'The league also moved games against the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators that were originally scheduled for April.' … [Read more...] about NHL reschedules seven Sabres games
Buffalo Sabres reschedule seven games that were previously postponed
'The Sabres have added four home games and three road games in the month of February.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reschedule seven games that were previously postponed