'Skinner scored two goals and Thompson snapped a 2-2 tie with a power-play goal midway through the third period as the Sabres overcame the pesky Arizona Coyotes, 5-2, to win their third straight game.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner do big damage as Sabres silence Coyotes for third straight win
Archives for December 18, 2022
Inside the NHL: Arizona's Mullett Arena is a bizarre venue for the NHL but produces a unique atmosphere
'The feeling from attending Friday night's Arizona Coyotes game against the New York Islanders reminded me of how I used to have to decompress after leaving a St. Bonaventure basketball game in the iconic Reilly Center. Down in Olean, the fans and the music go nonstop all night and become a part of the experience, and even have an impact on the game.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Arizona’s Mullett Arena is a bizarre venue for the NHL but produces a unique atmosphere
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Coyotes struggle in third period in loss to Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Sabres best Coyotes in penalty-heavy game at Mullett Arena (KTAR-FM) Photo gallery (KTAR-FM) The Wrap: Coyotes Drop Hard-Fought Game to Sabres on Saturday (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Skinner scores 2, Thompson gets 1 as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
'“We just kept battling,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I love that part of our game. That is not an easy team to play, and their goaltender was outstanding. I thought Skinner coming back in the lineup was significant, every impactful.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 2, Thompson gets 1 as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
Power play helps propel Sabres to win over Arizona
'A pair of power play goals, including one by Tage Thompson, helped the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Arizona Cotyotes 5-2 on Saturday night at Mullett Arena.' … [Read more...] about Power play helps propel Sabres to win over Arizona
Thompson has goal, 2 assists, Sabres edge Coyotes for 3rd win in row
'Tyson Jost's empty-net goal at 18:32 made it 4-2, and Kyle Okposo scored at 19:08 for the 5-2 final.' … [Read more...] about Thompson has goal, 2 assists, Sabres edge Coyotes for 3rd win in row
Postgame Report | Buffalo's top line lifts Sabres to victory in Arizona
'Thompson buried a power-play goal from the left faceoff circle to break a 2-2 tie with 8:53 remaining. He also assisted on two goals scored by Jeff Skinner, who returned from a three-game suspension. Tyson Jost and Kyle Okposo scored an empty-net goals to extend the Sabres' lead.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo’s top line lifts Sabres to victory in Arizona
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Subban backstops Amerks to weekend sweep of Checkers (Amerks.com) Checkers shut out by Rochester (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage