'Without their do-it-all leader on defense for the second game of a back-to-back, the Sabres looked exhausted. The effort was there. The execution wasn’t. Uncharacteristic mistakes, particularly on defense, led to scoring chances for the Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres can’t overcome mistakes with Rasmus Dahlin sidelined
Archives for February 2022
Weary Sabres miss injured Rasmus Dahlin, implode against Blue Jackets
'Then defenseman Mark Pysyk scored on the Sabres’ second shot on goal, igniting his weary teammates. Center Tage Thompson followed at 17:14, scoring his 20th goal. That lead lasted 10 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Weary Sabres miss injured Rasmus Dahlin, implode against Blue Jackets
Monday's Columbus Coverage
J-F Berube leads Blue Jackets to 7-3 win over Sabres in first start since 2018 (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) SvoNotes: Berube's night to remember pushes Jackets to win (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Columbus Coverage
Kukan scores twice, Blue Jackets beat Sabres 7-3
'“We just looked tired,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Tired plays, tired mistakes, physically tired, mentally tired a little. We just couldn’t finish simple stuff.”' … [Read more...] about Kukan scores twice, Blue Jackets beat Sabres 7-3
Sabres' rough weekend ends with loss in Columbus
'The tied affair turned into a two-goal deficit for the Sabres by the end of the second period. A trio of goals by the Blue Jackets made it a 5-2 game, before Kyle Okposo potted his 12th goal of the season inside the final minute of the frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ rough weekend ends with loss in Columbus
Opinion: Sabres had nothing in loss to Columbus
'For the first 15 minutes of the game, Columbus ran Buffalo right out of the building. Luckily for them, Craig Anderson stood on his head, and the Sabres were only behind 1-0 despite being outshot, 16-1.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres had nothing in loss to Columbus
Buffalo Sabres drop third straight in 7-3 loss to Blue Jackets
'Buffalo's only lead throughout the entire game was thanks to Tage Thompson, who recorded his first NHL hat trick one day prior. Thompson's 20th goal of the year put the Sabres up 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres drop third straight in 7-3 loss to Blue Jackets
“Tired” Sabres lose to Columbus, 7-3
'“Tired plays, tired mistakes, physically tired mentally a little bit tired, we couldn’t finish simple stuff whether it be receiving a pass in neutral ice, just so many signs of fatigue,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about “Tired” Sabres lose to Columbus, 7-3
Okposo: "That one wasn't good enough" after Sabres third-straight loss
'"I think our defensive habits were poor, to put it kindly," Sabres alternate captain Kyle Okposo said after the game. "We just weren't good defensively. We were swinging everywhere. Our attention to detail was not good, and that's where we lost the game."'' … [Read more...] about Okposo: “That one wasn’t good enough” after Sabres third-straight loss
Berube wins first NHL start since 2018, Blue Jackets defeat Sabres
'"We just looked tired," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "Tired plays. Tired mistakes. Physically tired. Mentally tired a little. We just couldn't finish simple stuff.' … [Read more...] about Berube wins first NHL start since 2018, Blue Jackets defeat Sabres
Sabres unable to adjust during loss to Blue Jackets
'"We just didn't adjust to not feeling your game and you have to do that," Granato said. "That's probably your biggest growth component to nights like this, is you can't try to play your same game you played a night ago when you're battling fatigue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to adjust during loss to Blue Jackets
At The Final Horn | Sabres falter in road loss to Blue Jackets
'The Buffalo Sabres got off to a slow start and then allowed three goals in the second period to go down for good in their 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at Nationwide Arena.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres falter in road loss to Blue Jackets
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out weekend with 5-1 loss to Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
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
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