'"We got lots of shots," Cozens said. "But we might need more bodies around the net to get those rebounds and get those greasy goals. Not every goal is going to be pretty."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Lots of shots but no rewards for Sabres in disappointing loss to Habs
Archives for October 28, 2022
Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson will be out several weeks, but Henri Jokiharju making progress
'"It's going to be a few weeks but much better than we originally thought," Adams said. "... Your first thought is the worst-case scenario, because part of it is just he's a tough kid and you saw how much pain he was in. Talking to him after, that's what shook him up a little bit: 'I was in a lot of pain.' The MRI was good and bad news. We don't want him out a few weeks but … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson will be out several weeks, but Henri Jokiharju making progress
Sabres showcase energy, generate offense in loss to Canadiens
'Three straight road wins last week raised expectations and signaled that perhaps the Sabres had finally arrived as serious playoff contender. Then in a three-day span, they dropped games to the Seattle Kraken and Montreal Canadiens. Yikes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase energy, generate offense in loss to Canadiens
D injuries could force Sabres to make trade; Peyton Krebs returns to lineup
'In Tuesday’s 5-1 ugly road loss to the Seattle Kraken, every defenseman had a new partner, and it showed.' … [Read more...] about D injuries could force Sabres to make trade; Peyton Krebs returns to lineup
The long process of the Sabers
'“We have the feeling that we are finally heading in the right direction. Last year, we laid the foundations of what we want to build by having an excellent end to the season, ”said Dylan Cozens, at the end of the Sabres’ morning training.' … [Read more...] about The long process of the Sabers
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Montembeault saves 43 shots to lead Canadiens to first road win of season (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: 'These are the kind of games I can really get into,' Montembeault says of win after 10 days off (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Crooked, but victorious (Journal de Montreal) “We found a way to win” –Martin St-Louis (Journal de Montreal) The … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Anderson’s late goal lifts Canadiens to 3-2 win over Sabres
'“I think the second period was our big, big opportunity,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I think there we complicated some things. We could have been a little bit more intense going to the net. We tried to pass the puck into the net. Feeling good about puck movement of possession time and didn’t have the killer instinct that we needed at that point, and it caught up with … [Read more...] about Anderson’s late goal lifts Canadiens to 3-2 win over Sabres
Sabres fall to Montreal despite plethota of scoring chances
'A fortuitous bounce for the visitors gave Montreal a 1-0 lead with a little more than six minutes to go in the opening period. Brendan Gallagher was credited with the game's first goal after the forward shot the puck toward the net through traffic. Eric Comrie made the initial save, but the puck deflected off of Owen Power and into the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Montreal despite plethota of scoring chances
Opinion: A late goal helps Montreal to win in Buffalo
'As good a s Buffalo was offensively, they still allowed too much in their end as Eric Comrie saw 34 shots. Brendan Gallagher scored an even luckier goal in the first period when his shot was stopped by Comrie, but the rebound hit Owen Power’s skate and went into the net.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: A late goal helps Montreal to win in Buffalo
Opinion: Three observations: Sloppy Sabres lose late against Canadiens
'The final frame wasn't very good to the Sabres. Montreal defenseman Kaiden Guhle scored his first NHL goal early on to give his team the 2-1 lead. After many scoring chances, Sabres forward Dylan Cozens finally broke through to tie the game at two half way through the period. Things came crumbling down for Buffalo when Montreal forward Brendan Gallagher scored his second goal … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sloppy Sabres lose late against Canadiens
Granato: Have to beat elements of coming off Western trip
'“I thought the guys competed very well,” said Granato on Thursday during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR. "I thought they were challenged, enough adversity to continue to grow, and it was a good trip in that regard."' … [Read more...] about Granato: Have to beat elements of coming off Western trip
Buffalo Sabres drop 3-2 nail-biter to Montreal Canadiens
'Buffalo had their chances in the 3rd to put away the go ahead goal. But with just under four minutes left to play. Montreal's Josh Anderson was able to give his team the edge with their third goal of the night. Buffalo falls 3-2 to Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres drop 3-2 nail-biter to Montreal Canadiens
Sabres down D Mattias Samuelsson for weeks, D Henri Jokiharju closer to return
'Mattias Samuelsson will miss “a few weeks” before having his lower-body injury reevaluated, general manager Kevyn Adams said at Thursday’s morning skate, and another veteran defenseman Henri Jokiharju is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down D Mattias Samuelsson for weeks, D Henri Jokiharju closer to return
Anderson's late goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres
'"We got lots of shots, but we might need more bodies around the net to get those rebounds and get those greasy goals," Cozens said. "Not every goal is going to be pretty. So I think that was something we can work on, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Anderson’s late goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres battle back but fall to Canadiens on home ice
'"We got lot of shots, but we need more bodies around the net to get those rebounds and get those greasy goals," Cozens said afterward. "Not every goal's going to be pretty. So, I think that was something we need to work on, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres battle back but fall to Canadiens on home ice