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Thompson scores 2, Anderson stops 40; Sabres beat Kings 6-0
'The Sabres offense went from managing just three shots in the first period to a six-goal third period, with Tage Thompson scoring a pair on the power play. Victor Olofsson and JJ Peterka scored goals 13 seconds apart, and Alex Tuch and Peyton Krebs also scored.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores 2, Anderson stops 40; Sabres beat Kings 6-0
Sabres power play leads to big victory over Kings
'Buffalo was outshot by the Kings, 16-3, in the opening period of play. Sabres goalie Craig Anderson was able to stop all 16 Los Angeles shots on goal, including a handful on the only power play of the first frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres power play leads to big victory over Kings
Opinion: Three observations: Offensive explosion propels Sabres to win over Kings
'Anderson has had moments this season where it seemed as though he had lost a step at the NHL level, but there are other games, like this one, where he steals a win for the team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Offensive explosion propels Sabres to win over Kings
Sabres explode in third period with six goals, top Kings 6-0
'Despite being outplayed for much of the first 40 minutes, the Buffalo Sabres snapped their losing skid thanks to a six-goal third period, knocking off the Los Angeles Kings 6-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres explode in third period with six goals, top Kings 6-0
‘Goat head’ energy ignites Sabres in explosive 6-goal 3rd period, first shutout win of season
'“I think we should wear them every game, based on those numbers,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “The crowd was great, too. They weren’t too happy with our first period. They rallied, and our guys felt that. Even at the start of the game, people seem excited about those things. And I know the players are.” ' … [Read more...] about ‘Goat head’ energy ignites Sabres in explosive 6-goal 3rd period, first shutout win of season
Sabres score 6 in 3rd period, blank Kings
'"It took us a little bit to get to our game," Thompson said. "I think we tried to force a little bit too much offense. … But, obviously, [Anderson] stands on his head, keeps us in the game for a while there, and then we find our game, and from there, we start rolling. I think that doesn't happen if 'Andy's' not standing on his head."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 6 in 3rd period, blank Kings
Postgame Report | Anderson makes 40 saves in 6-0 win over Kings
'Anderson finished with 40 saves in his first shutout since March 26, 2019 - a performance that, coincidentally, came against the Sabres when Anderson was a member of the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Anderson makes 40 saves in 6-0 win over Kings
Sabres press on with different lineup as Jeff Skinner awaits end of suspension
'Halfway through an eight-season, $72 million contract, Skinner has 13 goals and 32 points in 27 games. He’s one-third of a game-changing line that also includes Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch. And the Sabres will be without Skinner again Tuesday at home against the Los Angeles Kings, who have scored only three fewer goals than Buffalo, then Thursday in Colorado against the … [Read more...] about Sabres press on with different lineup as Jeff Skinner awaits end of suspension
Sabres notebook: Tage Thompson named NHL's second star of the week
'By scoring five goals, including four in the first 16:40 of the first period in Columbus, Thompson became only the second player in franchise history to reach that mark in a single game. He finished with five goals and an assist with nine shots on goal in only 13:56 of ice time. Dave Andreychuk scored five for the Sabres in an 8-6 win in Boston on Feb. 6, 1986.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Tage Thompson named NHL’s second star of the week
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt earns chance to showcase talents on top line
'“It’s exciting for me,” said Mittelstadt, whose Sabres host the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. “I know it’s only a couple games. I mean, that line’s pretty special.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt earns chance to showcase talents on top line
Jeff Skinner knows cross-checking Jake Guentzel hurt Sabres
'“It’s unfortunate timing and probably cost us a point there,” said Skinner, who earned a three-game suspension from the NHL. “So that’s a tough feeling. Something that you learn from. I thought they did a good job, obviously, killing the last 20 seconds to get it to OT. And then that’s a tough task, I think, for them to kill the whole thing off.”' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner knows cross-checking Jake Guentzel hurt Sabres
Five-goal game earns Sabres’ Tage Thompson NHL Second Star honors
'Thompson, 25, performed dominantly in Wednesday’s 9-4 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, becoming just the second Sabres player to score five goals in one game. Dave Andreychuk also accomplished the feat in 1985-86.' … [Read more...] about Five-goal game earns Sabres’ Tage Thompson NHL Second Star honors
Tuesday's Los Angeles Coverage
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Jeff Skinner understands why he was suspended by NHL
'Skinner practiced on Monday, but he can’t play again until Saturday in Arizona. Skinner seemed remorseful on Monday that his penalty hurt the team, “It was unfortunate timing and probably cost us a point there, so that’s a tough feeling and something you learn from, it was a tough task for them to kill the whole thing off and it was unfortunate timing.”' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner understands why he was suspended by NHL