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Archives for March 2022

Sabres suffer 3-0 loss to Kings as KeyBank Center celebrates "Kids Takeover Day"

'There were plenty of chances for both teams, especially the Sabres, despite being outshot 24-14 through the first two periods. Dustin Tokarski wound up letting one go past him in the 2nd period, the only goal he allowed all game as the Kings scored two empty-netters as time wound down. Tokarski made 29 saves in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer 3-0 loss to Kings as KeyBank Center celebrates “Kids Takeover Day”

WKBW-TV |

Athanasiou scores twice, Kings shut out Sabres

'"It was just kind of a grind-it-out game and that's the game you have to learn how to play sometimes," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "And I thought that we did a decent enough job sticking with our game plan. Yeah, we turned the puck over quite a bit, I thought, but they did a good job. I mean, give them credit. They stayed in their structure very well tonight and we just … [Read more...] about Athanasiou scores twice, Kings shut out Sabres

NHL.com |

Sabres unable to solve Kings' defense in tight loss

'"That's as focused a shutdown effort as you'll see," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "It was much like a playoff game. They needed the two points because they're in a playoff race and that's what they were playing for. They weren't playing for anything else but, 'How do we get these two points and slow this team down?' They did a heck of a job in that and that's something we … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Kings’ defense in tight loss

Sabres.com |

Craig Anderson closing in on 300th win after 'tough start' to 'remarkable' career

'Anderson’s historic production is remarkable, considering how it all began. He was winless in 15 straight games for the rebuilding Blackhawks, found himself claimed on waivers three times during the 2005-06 season and didn’t receive a starting opportunity until the age of 28, when he appeared in 71 of 82 games for the Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson closing in on 300th win after ‘tough start’ to ‘remarkable’ career

Buffalo News |

On verge of 300th win, Sabres’ Craig Anderson enjoying ‘remarkable’ career

'Remarkably, Anderson, who signed a one-year contract with the Sabres, hasn’t slowed much or at all in his 19th season. Based on his recent exploits– he has been Buffalo’s backbone – he can likely continue his career next season if he chooses to. He might also be coveted by a contender before the March 21 trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about On verge of 300th win, Sabres’ Craig Anderson enjoying ‘remarkable’ career

Olean Times Herald |

The Sabres are getting Vinnie Hinostroza back from injury

'Granato also said that Vinnie Hinostroza is a possibility for the Kings. With him coming into the lineup and Eakin out, that line on Saturday was Mark Jankowski centering Hinostroza and John Hayden. The winger has been back working for almost a week and he’s ready, “The whole team’s been dealing with it the whole year, a lot of injuries, so I’ve been rehabbing for almost two … [Read more...] about The Sabres are getting Vinnie Hinostroza back from injury

WGR-AM |

Observations: Late heroics by Jeff Skinner send Sabres past Wild

'Skinner was howling in celebration after his tying goal and Dylan Cozens was waving good-bye to players on the Minnesota bench after a large scrum following the final horn. A feisty game included Casey Fitzgerald's third-period fight with Mason Shaw that energized the Sabres and ended in near chaos after Minnesota defenseman Jared Spurgeon slashed Rasmus Dahlin. Cozens and … [Read more...] about Observations: Late heroics by Jeff Skinner send Sabres past Wild

Buffalo News |