'"We needed that focus," said Sabres coach Don Granato. "We needed to be dialed in and really stay consistent. I thought maybe the last five minutes we got a little bit careless, but there was a lot to fight through to make sure that we were steadfast. We wanted to play with pace and pressure. A lot of things that could have caused ups and downs and distractions."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres stand up for themselves, snap skid with win over Lightning
Archives for March 5, 2023
Inside the NHL: Sabres have made quite a statement in season series against Lightning
'The Sabres blew third-period leads in the first three matchups and ended up 1-1-1. They rolled to a 5-3 win Saturday in KeyBank Center, giving them points in three straight against Tampa for the first time since 2014 and a victory in the season series for the first time since the 2013 lockout campaign.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres have made quite a statement in season series against Lightning
Don Granato thinks that Jordan Greenway can achieve 'a lot more' with Sabres
'“This will evolve, much as when we acquired Tuch. You’re acquiring a talent that you know can do more, and they’re at the right spot in their career. They’ve had a base of experience and much like I knew Tuch, I knew there was a lot more in Alex Tuch. This is the case with Jordan.”' … [Read more...] about Don Granato thinks that Jordan Greenway can achieve ‘a lot more’ with Sabres
Sabres maintain focus, bounce back by beating Lightning: ‘We needed that’
'“We needed that focus, we needed to be dialed in and really stay consistent,” coach Don Granato said after the Sabres ended their two-game losing streak. “… There was a lot to fight through to make sure we were steadfast and how we wanted to play with pace and pressure, and a lot of things that could’ve caused ups and downs and distractions, I commend our guys staying very … [Read more...] about Sabres maintain focus, bounce back by beating Lightning: ‘We needed that’
Sabres believe Jordan Greenway can reach new levels: ‘A lot of potential’
'“There’s lots of players in the league I’m very familiar with and coached,” Granato said of Greenway, who was acquired from the Minnesota Wild prior to Friday’s trade deadline. “And you know the players. You learn them. But the players that you had before they came into the NHL, you get to see them completely different.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Jordan Greenway can reach new levels: ‘A lot of potential’
Sunday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Jon Cooper benches offensive stars as Lightning’s skid continues (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning coach Jon Cooper benches three top scorers for entire third period as team struggles (USA Today) Lightning bench stars during third period of loss to Sabres (ESPN) Stamkos, Point, Kucherov benched in Lightning loss to Sabres (NHL.com) Recap: Sabres 5, Lightning 3 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Thompson, Quinn score as Sabres beat slumping Lightning 5-3
'“We needed a big response after our last game,” said Thompson, who opened the scoring with his team-leading 42nd goal and added an assist. “I think we were on our heels a little bit last game and I think tonight coming in we just wanted to make sure that no matter what happened, whether they get a push or not, we’re stepping on the gas the whole time.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Quinn score as Sabres beat slumping Lightning 5-3
Sabres use special teams to defeat Tampa Bay
'Jack Quinn's 12th goal of the season came with just seconds remaining in the second period. The rookie forward used a wrist shot through traffic to beat Brian Elliott with the shot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use special teams to defeat Tampa Bay
Opinion: The Sabres celebrate a big win over Tampa Bay
'This was a game where the Sabres initiated the play both physically and with speed. They were there for each other no matter what, they overcame some bad officiating and just kept up the pace.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres celebrate a big win over Tampa Bay
Sabres hold off Lightning, match last season’s victory total with 21 games left
'Jack Quinn also scored, giving the rookie four points in four games on the Sabres’ top line with Thompson and Skinner. The other goals came from Vinnie Hinostroza and Tyson Jost, and Eric Comrie made 33 saves for his fourth consecutive win, as Buffalo bounced back from its most lopsided loss of the season Thursday night in Boston for its second win this season against Tampa … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Lightning, match last season’s victory total with 21 games left
Rasmus Dahlin returns to Sabres lineup
'Dahlin, who had been placed on injured reserve retroactive to last week while dealing with an issue that he said Friday has been bothering him for a period of time, received 15:43 of ice time, about a third of his season average that ranks among the league leaders, in the Sabres’ 5-3 win against the Lightning. He assisted on Tage Thompson’s goal in the first period and took … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin returns to Sabres lineup
Sabres hand Lightning 4th straight loss
'"I think we needed a big response after our last game against Boston (a 7-1 loss on Thursday)," Thompson said. "I think we were on our heels a little bit last game, and I think tonight coming in we just wanted to make sure that no matter what happened, whether they get a push or not, we're stepping on the gas the whole time. I think we did a good job taking away time and space … [Read more...] about Sabres hand Lightning 4th straight loss
Postgame Report | Sabres overpower Lightning in 5-3 victory
'Eventually - with the Sabres pulling away on the scoreboard and the Lightning attempting to use physicality to swing momentum back in their favoir - Stillman picked his moment to drop the gloves. The newest Sabres defenseman fought Lightning forward Tanner Jeannot, igniting a sold-out KeyBank Center crowd.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres overpower Lightning in 5-3 victory
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out road trip with 3-2 loss in Belleville (Amerks.com) Belleville Sens close out homestand with second consecutive win (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage