'Buffalo’s 8-3-3 record in March is its best in years – the Sabres were 3-28-4 in March the previous three seasons and have been over .500 for the month only twice since 2012 – and extended its point streak to seven games. It’s the team’s longest such streak since it won 10 games in a row from Nov. 8-27, 2018. Five of the Sabres' last six games have gone to overtime, and they … [Read more...] about Observations: Even in defeat, Sabres show what has changed since 18-game skid
Archives for March 2022
Despite shootout loss to Jets, Sabres enjoy best month in years
'The Sabres just ended their most successful and significant month in years, finishing March 8-3-3. They’ve earned at least one point in seven consecutive outings, their longest stretch since their 10-game winning streak in November 2018.' … [Read more...] about Despite shootout loss to Jets, Sabres enjoy best month in years
Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund learning rigors of NHL, grateful for Don Granato’s belief
'“That’s thing I’ve been learning and really learned from a guy like Okposo,” Asplund said prior to Wednesday’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets at KeyBank Center. “He comes in the rink (the) same time every day, does the same things like a robot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund learning rigors of NHL, grateful for Don Granato’s belief
Thursday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets win shootout in Buffalo (Winnipeg Free Press) COVID elbows Jets in face (Winnipeg Free Press) Not pretty, but a shootout win for Jets over Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets lose leading scorer Connor, defenceman Schmidt to COVID protocol (Winnipeg Sun) Hellebuyck stellar, Wheeler scores shootout winner as Jets edge Sabres 3-2 (CKND-TV) Wheeler nets shootout winner as Jets … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Wheeler lifts Jets to 3-2 shootout win over Sabres
'“We generated a lot of chances,” Girgensons said. “Sometimes goalies make big stops. Especially in OT there, we had a golden opportunity and the goalie just came up big for them.”' … [Read more...] about Wheeler lifts Jets to 3-2 shootout win over Sabres
Surging Sabres show signs of blossoming in late-season run
'The surge comes at a time most non-contenders fade, and it’s a signal of the team finally showing glimpses of buying into Granato’s season-long message to play without hesitation or fear.' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres show signs of blossoming in late-season run
Sabres extend point streak, but lose to Jets in shootout
'The Sabres and Jets traded chances with both goalies making some big saves in the third period and the game remained tied heading to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend point streak, but lose to Jets in shootout
Listen: Granato: Not even close to seeing best of Rasmus Dahlin yet
'"He’s not even close guys," Granato said during the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on Wednesday on WGR. "We just have to do the same thing we’ve been doing, let him do it and if mistakes happen, they happen.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: Not even close to seeing best of Rasmus Dahlin yet
Sabres fall to Jets 3-2 in a shootout, extend point streak to seven games
'Six of the team's last seven games have needed extra time to determine a winner. The team has gone 4-0-3 during that stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Jets 3-2 in a shootout, extend point streak to seven games
Jets defeat Sabres in shootout, gain ground in wild card race
'"I think we generated a lot of chances," Girgensons said. "Sometimes goalies make big stops. Especially in [overtime] there, we had a golden opportunity and the goalie just came up big for them."' … [Read more...] about Jets defeat Sabres in shootout, gain ground in wild card race
Girgensons scores twice, Sabres extend point streak in SO loss
'"I think we deserved a little better tonight," Girgensons said. "But that's how hockey sometimes goes, you know? Sometimes you win the games you shouldn't and you lose the ones you should."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons scores twice, Sabres extend point streak in SO loss
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall in shootout to Jets
'Zemgus Girgensons scored twice while Craig Anderson made 25 saves. Girgensons recorded his first two-goal outing since Nov. 24, 2019 at Florida.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall in shootout to Jets
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Quinn, Mersch lead Amerks to come-from-behind win over Utica (Amerks.com) Alt hoping to make an immediate impact with Amerks (Amerks.com) Greer scores three as Comets fall in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Line change, tying goal help Sabres winger Alex Tuch relieve some of his pressure
'"It's been a bit for sure. It's actually been even longer since I scored on a goalie," Tuch joked after Monday's game. "So obviously when it's not going your way, sometimes you're gripping your stick a little bit more. I was just trying to get it on net. There was an unbelievable play by (Casey Mittelstadt), just as nice of a pass if not better by 'Olli' (Olofsson). I don't … [Read more...] about Line change, tying goal help Sabres winger Alex Tuch relieve some of his pressure
Win in Chicago makes list as one of the top four comebacks in Sabres history
'They had not pulled off the feat in more than 33 years.' … [Read more...] about Win in Chicago makes list as one of the top four comebacks in Sabres history