'Through all this legitimate talk of development and learning and building and finding guys who want to be here, it's important not to lose sight of one key thing: They still keep score in these games. The Buffalo Sabres have played 22 of them this year. They've won only nine.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Hard lessons continue for Sabres in frustrating thrillers vs. Lightning
Archives for November 29, 2022
Observations: Sabres squander late two-goal lead, fall to Lightning in overtime
'The Sabres' defense, led by Dahlin, shut down the Lightning at 5-on-5 until late in regulation. They were a different team in the final several minutes of the third period, though. Rather than continuing to pressure Tampa Bay following Skinner's goal that made it 5-3, Buffalo's forwards and defensemen backed off.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres squander late two-goal lead, fall to Lightning in overtime
Sabres implode late, fall to Lightning in OT: ‘We backed off’
'Then the Sabres lowered their guard. They gave the stacked Lightning, which has reached three consecutive Stanley Cup finals, extra time and space. It cost them the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode late, fall to Lightning in OT: ‘We backed off’
Sabres notes: Former Buffalo prospect Brandon Hagel thriving with Lightning
'“When that dream comes to an end because a team doesn’t want to sign you, there’s a little motivation to prove them wrong, and I think I’ve done a pretty good job at it,” Hagel said prior to recording a goal and an assist in Monday’s 6-5 win over the Sabres at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Former Buffalo prospect Brandon Hagel thriving with Lightning
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning battle back to beat Sabres in overtime (Tampa Bay Times) Recap: Lightning 6, Sabres 5 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 6, Sabres 5 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Stamkos lifts Lightning past Sabres 6-5 in OT
'“You allow good players a little bit of extra time and a little bit of extra space, they’re going to make plays on you,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We had hesitation in our game and it was only the last 10 minutes.”' … [Read more...] about Stamkos lifts Lightning past Sabres 6-5 in OT
Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in overtime
'In overtime, the Sabres had multiple chances to win the game. But it was Stamkos scoring the game winner completing the comeback win 6-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in overtime
Malacaro: Defense may be young, but don't call them inexperienced
'One thing that should start to show up for this young group of defensemen is the recognition of the opponent the more times they see the likes of Tampa Bay and Toronto each season. Learning the opposition’s tendencies on the ice will only help them get better and play with more confidence.' … [Read more...] about Malacaro: Defense may be young, but don’t call them inexperienced
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres fizzle in overtime loss to Lightning
'The Sabres need to keep that intensity and shot volume in games moving forward, especially when having some of the better teams in the NHL on their upcoming schedule.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres fizzle in overtime loss to Lightning
Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in OT
'For Buffalo, Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist. Tyson Jost scored his first goal in a Sabres jersey. Jeff Skinner, Jack Quinn, and Dylan Cozens also earned a goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in OT
Sabres squander 2-goal lead, incredible Tage Thompson goal in OT loss to Lightning
'“We played almost a full game,” said Dylan Cozens, who sniped his sixth goal of the season to give the Sabres a 4-3 lead, their first of the game, midway through the third period. “But we just kind of sat back at the end with that two-goal lead and let them push and take over. Those are the times we need to just keep pushing for that next goal. Don’t sit back. Because that’s a … [Read more...] about Sabres squander 2-goal lead, incredible Tage Thompson goal in OT loss to Lightning
Stamkos scores in OT, Lightning rally to defeat Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres pick up point in overtime loss to Lightning
'Cozens and Jeff Skinner scored third-period goals to put the Sabres ahead 5-3 with 5:41 remaining in regulation. Steven Stamkos answered with a goal for the Lightning 16 seconds later, then Brandon Hagel deflected a Nikita Kucherov shot on the power play to tie the score with 2:02 on the clock.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres pick up point in overtime loss to Lightning
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Week 7 round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage