Florida hosts Buffalo after Reinhart’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Panthers look to tighten up in battle with Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
Archives for April 8, 2022
Observations: Sabres wilt under pressure as Canes rally to clinch playoff spot
'The Sabres fell to 26-35-11 with just their second regulation loss in their last 11 games (6-2-3). The Sabres had won their last six games when leading after two periods. This was their 10th loss in those spots as they fell to 16-4-6.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres wilt under pressure as Canes rally to clinch playoff spot
As Sabres clinch dubious NHL record, they're undaunted by the task ahead
'"You can't let things like that affect you," Sabres coach Don Granato said before Thursday's game in PNC Arena against the Carolina Hurricanes. "I would never allow my emotions to go towards something that I don't have control over. There's too much to be preoccupied by. I love my job, and there's a lot of excitement to move forward. So anything in the past, I don't even think … [Read more...] about As Sabres clinch dubious NHL record, they’re undaunted by the task ahead
Owen Power shows Sabres GM Kevyn Adams more 'special' traits in Frozen Four loss
'“I thought as the game got tighter and tighter, he elevated more and more, which is a great sign,” Adams told The Buffalo News. “You could see that he wanted the puck. He wanted to be on the ice. He was barely off the ice in overtime, which is great. I really see him as an all-situations guy that’s going to be out there up a goal, down a goal, power play, penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power shows Sabres GM Kevyn Adams more ‘special’ traits in Frozen Four loss
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes clinch NHL playoffs, come back to beat Buffalo (Raleigh News & Observer) Aho, Staal help Hurricanes beat Sabres to earn playoff spot (WCMC-FM) Recap: Canes Clinch Playoff Berth With Win Over Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Aho, Staal help Hurricanes beat Sabres to earn playoff spot
'“A couple little sloppy mistakes by us and they capitalize on that,” Skinner said of the change in momentum.' … [Read more...] about Aho, Staal help Hurricanes beat Sabres to earn playoff spot
Sabres blow multi-goal lead in Carolina
'Carolina added three more goals in the final period of regulation to tie and then take the lead in the game for good. Captain Jordan Staal evened the score 3-3 and also chipped in an empty-net goal, while sandwiched between Staal's multi-goal effort was Aho who nabbed his second goal of the night and well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow multi-goal lead in Carolina
Opinion: Sabres couldn't hold on in Carolina
'What did the Sabres in during this game was two bad turnovers that gave Carolina two easy goals, and a habit we hadn’t seen in a while - Buffalo sat back with a 3-2 lead in the third and waited for Carolina to come to them. Thanks to that, the Hurricanes had a three-goal period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres couldn’t hold on in Carolina
Buffalo Sabres fall 5-3 to Hurricanes
'The early lead was pioneered by the Buffalo's top line. Tage Thompson scored his team-leading 32nd goal of the year, while Alex Tuch scored his 10th goal of the season. Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho scored two goals, including the game winner.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fall 5-3 to Hurricanes
Power & Portillo watch begins for the Buffalo Sabres
'On Thursday, Michigan lost in the Frozen Four semifinals 3-2 in overtime to Denver, ending the Wolverines season. Both Power, the top pick in the 2021 NHL draft and goaltender Erik Portillo, a third-round pick in 2019, are now free to sign NHL contracts.' … [Read more...] about Power & Portillo watch begins for the Buffalo Sabres
Sabres’ playoff drought hits 11, breaking NHL record
'The Sabres’ postseason drought is tied for the third-longest in major American professional sports. Only the MLB’s Seattle Mariners and NBA’s Sacramento Kings have gone longer without making the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff drought hits 11, breaking NHL record
Hurricanes rally past Sabres, clinch berth in Stanley Cup Playoffs
'"We got one of their best games effort-wise, and it's a game our guys can actually learn from," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "The nice thing with us is we're watching our guys get better every day. The mistakes right now are experience."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes rally past Sabres, clinch berth in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Sabres open road trip with tight loss to Hurricanes
'"We got the lead, and we earned the lead," Granato said. "I thought we deserved it. We made plays. We looked good, we looked confident."' … [Read more...] about Sabres open road trip with tight loss to Hurricanes
At The Final Horn | Sabres succumb to Carolina rally on the road
'Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Victor Olofsson helped Buffalo to a 3-1 lead before Carolina scored one late in the second period and then three more in the third. Craig Anderson stopped 27 shots.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres succumb to Carolina rally on the road