Columbus hosts Buffalo after Laine’s 3-goal game (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets return to Nationwide Arena to host Sabres (BlueJackets.com) Gameday Guide: Feb. 20 vs. Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage
Archives for February 20, 2022
Observations: Tage Thompson helps Sabres keep up with red-hot Avs in loss
'Thompson recorded the Sabres’ second hat trick in seven days – Skinner had a four-goal game last Sunday in Montreal – and goalie Dustin Tokarski delivered 31 saves in a battle of wills that ended in a 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson helps Sabres keep up with red-hot Avs in loss
Mike Harrington: The Sabres' goaltending situation now calls for UPL to return
'Simple. No degree in advanced analytics or decades in NHL management needed. Memo to Kevyn Adams: No reason to overthink this one. Just do it.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres’ goaltending situation now calls for UPL to return
Game day spending, player payrolls, small-market economics: What public documents tell us about the Buffalo Bills
'The results were strikingly similar: Bills fans spent an average of $65.39 per person. Sabres fans, meanwhile, spent an average of $64.86 per person. Since the Sabres play downtown, 80% of that spending happened in the city. By contrast, only a third of the Bills-associated spending happened downtown.' … [Read more...] about Game day spending, player payrolls, small-market economics: What public documents tell us about the Buffalo Bills
Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores hat trick in dominant performance against Avs
'“He’s so skilled with the puck that when he’s competing and winning battles like he is, he opens up a lot of ice for his linemates but also himself,” Skinner said. “Teams have to respect his shot. They have to respect his skill with the puck. When he gets that time, he’s dangerous. He can make the other team pay. I think that’s what you saw a little bit of today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores hat trick in dominant performance against Avs
Sunday's Colorado Coverage
J.T. Compher, depth scoring help Avalanche defeat Buffalo to extend road streak (Denver Post) Still streaking: 5 takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-3 victory at Buffalo (Denver Post) Home streak gives way to road success for Colorado Avalanche (Colorado Springs Gazette) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Rapid Recap: COL 5 | BUF 3 (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage
Rantanen, Newhook lead NHL-best Avalanche past Sabres, 5-3
'“Obviously the end result’s not what we want,” Thompson said. “But I thought we played a full 60, and we played the right way. And that’s what you’ve got to do every night. Now it’s just about finding that consistency, being able to do it every game.”' … [Read more...] about Rantanen, Newhook lead NHL-best Avalanche past Sabres, 5-3
Sabres tripped up by Colorado despite Thompson hat trick
'Alex Newhook gave the Avalanche the 4-3 lead midway through the third period. Then late in the game with the Sabres net empty, Mikko Rantanen makes it a 5-3 win for Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tripped up by Colorado despite Thompson hat trick
Opinion: Three Observations: Fiery Sabres lose late against the Avalanche
'Buffalo set the game's pace at times when they were able to score the first goal of the game or when they controlled the puck for the majority of the third period. When Colorado was in control, though, the Sabres hung with them and even matched their goals with quick responses of their own.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Fiery Sabres lose late against the Avalanche
Opinion: The Sabres got a great effort against Colorado, but it didn't produce a win.
'The Sabres got very poor goaltending from Dustin Tokarski as he let in two goals that he easily should’ve stopped and Colorado left the period up 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres got a great effort against Colorado, but it didn’t produce a win.
Despite Tage Thompson's first NHL hat trick, Buffalo Sabres lose 5-3 to Colorado Avalanche
'Thompson scored his hat trick and his 19th goal of the season to tie the game 3-3.' … [Read more...] about Despite Tage Thompson’s first NHL hat trick, Buffalo Sabres lose 5-3 to Colorado Avalanche
Thompson’s hat trick overshadowed by go-ahead Colorado goal, Avs top Sabres 5-3
'While the Sabres lost, they still played a much better game than the last time out against Ottawa. They kept it close with Colorado, and Thompson said they played “a full 60.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s hat trick overshadowed by go-ahead Colorado goal, Avs top Sabres 5-3
Sabres fall short to Avalanche despite Thompson's hat trick
'Nazem Kadri ended three quick scores for the two teams in the first, and the Avalanche led it 3-2 until Thompson tied the game again with his hat trick goal in the second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short to Avalanche despite Thompson’s hat trick
Avalanche overcome Thompson hat trick, defeat Sabres
'"Losing [stinks]," Thompson said. "It never feels good to lose, but I think the team responded well. After last game (a 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday), that's not our standard. That's not what we're about and everyone in the room knows that. I think we showed up today with the right attitude, the right mindset and the focus going into the game. We played a full … [Read more...] about Avalanche overcome Thompson hat trick, defeat Sabres
Thompson's 1st-career hat trick comes in home loss to Colorado
'"First off all, two good referees in the game. There's no question. Those two guys have been around a long time and they're good officials," Sabres coach Granato said. "So, they had a conversation. Things happen fast. They saw what they saw. We can look at replays and you might see more. You do see more on that, obviously, but you've gotta move on."' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s 1st-career hat trick comes in home loss to Colorado