'This was one of the Sabres' best defensive performances of the season. They limited the Rangers to only 18 even-strength shots and, according to Natural Stat Trick, only five high-danger scoring chances at 5-on-5.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres ‘buckle down’ defensively, fall to Rangers in overtime
Archives for March 12, 2023
Mike Harrington: After a tough-luck effort, it feels like Sabres' playoff chase is toast
'Any way you slice it, it sure feels like the Buffalo Sabres are toast. And that's a shame because this is a season that has already been filled with more good moments than most of the last five years combined.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After a tough-luck effort, it feels like Sabres’ playoff chase is toast
Sabres end critical week with OT loss to Rangers: ‘We need to play that way’
'With barely a month left, they’ve dropped seven points behind out of a wild card spot and have two other teams ahead of them. Right now, the chances of them roaring up the standings and ending their 11-year playoff drought are slim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end critical week with OT loss to Rangers: ‘We need to play that way’
Sunday's New York Coverage
Artemi Panarin’s OT goal propels Rangers past Sabres (New York Post) Rangers beat Sabres on Artemi Panarin's overtime goal (Newsday) Tyler Motte returns to lineup but Ryan Lindgren remains out for Rangers (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: It wasn't pretty, but NY Rangers escape with OT win in Buffalo (White Plains Journal News) Blueshirt Breakdown: NYR 2 vs. BUF 1 - 03.11.23 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Panarin scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1
'“I think we played less tight than we have the last few games. I don’t know if we got to fearless yet. I think there’s a whole other level for us,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Without compromising defensively, I felt we still generated enough to win a hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Panarin scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1
Sabres fall in tight battle with Rangers
'Rasmus Dahlin took a hooking penalty early in overtime and the Rangers would head to the 4 on 3 man advantage. Artemi Panarin pounced on a deflected puck to the side of the net and the Rangers would win it 2-1 in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in tight battle with Rangers
Opinion: Shesterkin steals the show and a point from the Sabres
'In the final analysis, the hockey gods weren’t smiling on the Sabres in this game. When Kane tied the game in the second period, he tried to backhand a puck to the net, but it hit Owen Power’s skate and went in. Cozens lost the open faceoff in overtime and the Rangers had the puck for the full 2:02. Dahlin took a hooking penalty and Artemi Panarin scored after a puck went off … [Read more...] about Opinion: Shesterkin steals the show and a point from the Sabres
Power play opportunity lifts Rangers past Sabres in overtime, marks Buffalo's fourth straight loss
'The Sabres lone goal of the evening was scored by Jeff Skinner. His 29th of the season.' … [Read more...] about Power play opportunity lifts Rangers past Sabres in overtime, marks Buffalo’s fourth straight loss
Panarin goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in OT
'"I think there's been a little bit of a tough stretch of games and we gave up a lot of goals," said Luukkonen of the Sabres, who allowed 35 goals in their previous seven games, including a 10-4 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday. "This one is real tough because we played such a good game today. How tight we played defense today, how good we were at both ends. It stinks to … [Read more...] about Panarin goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in OT
Postgame Report | Luukkonen makes 24 saves in overtime loss to Rangers
'"I think we played less tight than we have the last few games," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "I don't know if we got to fearless yet. I think there's a whole other level for us."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Luukkonen makes 24 saves in overtime loss to Rangers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks doubled up by crunch in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 4-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage