'The Sabres entered the game only five points out of a playoff spot, yet you’d never know by watching their careless decisions with the puck and leisure coverage in the defensive zone against one of the top teams in the Western Conference.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres again witness that impatience is a recipe for disaster in 10-4 loss
Archives for March 10, 2023
Sabres fall behind early, implode late in ugly loss to Stars: ‘A little bit lifeless’
'The Sabres looked downright awful throughout Thursday’s embarrassing 10-4 loss to the Dallas Stars, their third straight setback and fifth in the last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early, implode late in ugly loss to Stars: ‘A little bit lifeless’
Sabres notes: Jordan Greenway moves to top line; Riley Stillman returns
'“So I want to see how that transpires and I think that’s something that we’ll look at and use at various points – sometimes matchups, but overall get acclimated to that because you put a matchup against the Thompson line, that’s a whole other element now you have to deal with.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jordan Greenway moves to top line; Riley Stillman returns
Friday's Dallas Coverage
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin leaves game after leg is cut by skate (USA Today) Heika's Take: 'That's what depth does' (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dallas Coverage
Benn has goal, 2 assists in Stars’ 10-4 rout of Sabres
'The Sabres have dropped five of six to find themselves sliding out of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and in jeopardy of extending their NHL-record playoff drought to a 12th consecutive season.' … [Read more...] about Benn has goal, 2 assists in Stars’ 10-4 rout of Sabres
Stars drub Sabres with 10-goal outing
'A pair of goals less than 30 seconds apart paced Dallas to a four-goal lead part way through the third period. Evgenii Dadanov's goal was followed up by Radek Faksa's ninth of the season as well. The two goals extended the Stars lead to 7-3 over Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Stars drub Sabres with 10-goal outing
Opinion: Sabres coming up small in biggest games of season
'Dallas is big and plays a heavy game, which caused the Sabres to turn the puck over all night long.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres coming up small in biggest games of season
Dallas slams Buffalo with 10 goals as Sabres falls in lopsided contest
'So heading to the third period, facing a 5-2 deficit Jeff Skinner provided Buffalo with a spark that sadly would be short lived.' … [Read more...] about Dallas slams Buffalo with 10 goals as Sabres falls in lopsided contest
Sabres hang Eric Comrie out to dry, first goalie in team history to give up 10 goals at home
'Comrie shouldn’t shoulder all the blame, as the Sabres gave up 49 shots on net, and 42 scoring chances, according to Natural Stat Trick. Five of the Stars goals came in the final 11 minutes after frustration and doubt deteriorated Buffalo’s defensive structure and resolve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang Eric Comrie out to dry, first goalie in team history to give up 10 goals at home
Stars score 10 in win against Sabres
'"We did not have it and it was pretty evident right from the beginning," Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. "We just seemed a little bit lifeless, a little tired. It's just tough to play this time of the year when you're not feeling your best, and we just have to find a way to get that energy back and understand the position that we're in. I know that we're a young team, but … [Read more...] about Stars score 10 in win against Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres unable to slow down Stars' attack in home loss
'"You cannot have fear or doubt because of this," Granato told the team afterward. "You just can't. … And that creeps in. It crept in in the middle of the game, fear and doubt. It's only natural that it creeps in. But you have to knock that out. The faster, the better."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres unable to slow down Stars’ attack in home loss