'"There was no emotion, no wasted energy anywhere," said Sabres coach Don Granato, referring to the 2-0 deficit in the second period. "They were dialed in. … This group knows they can score, so we’re tryin' to sell the other side to them and believe in that confidence. Obviously, it came through tonight."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Alex Tuch scores twice in return to propel Sabres’ comeback win
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Alex Tuch scores twice in return, helps Sabres roar back to beat Maple Leafs
'Down 2-0 early in the second period, they roared back to stun the Leafs before a crowd of 18,688 fans at Scotiabank Arena.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch scores twice in return, helps Sabres roar back to beat Maple Leafs
Sabres make struggling Victor Olofsson healthy scratch against Maple Leafs
'With winger Alex Tuch returning from a lower-body injury, the Sabres had to create a spot up front. So for first time in his four-year NHL career, Olofsson was scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make struggling Victor Olofsson healthy scratch against Maple Leafs
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
'Felt like we stopped working': Desperate Sabres storm back to down Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Koshan: Another four-goal night for the opposition, but Murray not reason for Maple Leafs loss (Toronto Sun) Simmons: Maple Leafs had their own kind of Oscar night - playing Everyone Everywhere - on a confusing night against the struggling Sabres (Toronto Sun) Sabres rattle Maple … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs squander two-goal lead as Sabres battle back to snap four-game skid
'"Stayed patient," said Tuch, who missed eight games with a lower-body injury, but has six goals and three assists in his last six appearances dating back to Feb. 15. "We just stuck to it."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs squander two-goal lead as Sabres battle back to snap four-game skid
Sabres ride strong second, third periods to win in Toronto
'The Sabres responded before the end of the second period. With about five minutes left in the period, Jack Quinn showed off some impressive hand-eye coordination to record his 13th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ride strong second, third periods to win in Toronto
Opinion: It was like old times during Sabres' win Monday in Toronto
'So Monday was one of Buffalo’s games in hand on the New York Islanders. By winning, the Sabres still control their own playoff destiny. They’re five points out of the Eastern Conference’s final wild card spot held by the Isles. Buffalo must win both their games in hand plus the head-to-head game on March 25 to pass the Islanders on their own.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It was like old times during Sabres’ win Monday in Toronto
Tuch sparks Sabres third period push and snaps four-game skid in win over Toronto
'At the end of the first period, the score was knotted at zero. But Buffalo was outshot 12-3 at the end of the opening period.' … [Read more...] about Tuch sparks Sabres third period push and snaps four-game skid in win over Toronto
Alex Tuch returns to score 30th, Sabres snap skid with win in Toronto
'“I love playing on this team,” Tuch said. “I love these guys in here. To go in and work with them and battle with them means the world to me. I missed it, that’s for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch returns to score 30th, Sabres snap skid with win in Toronto
Tuch scores twice in 3rd, Sabres rally past Maple Leafs
'"I thought we just got back to trying to work and make simple plays and then one line after another and another," Tuch said. "It makes a huge difference out there, especially in the second period with those long changes. So, if you can hem a line in for one, two changes, it's huge. It causes a lot of disruption in their lines, especially if you have their top guys out getting … [Read more...] about Tuch scores twice in 3rd, Sabres rally past Maple Leafs
Power hangs with grandmother for 2-assist game in Toronto
'On Monday, Yvonne Power, the 93-year-old grandmother of Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power, attended her grandson's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.' … [Read more...] about Power hangs with grandmother for 2-assist game in Toronto
Postgame Report | Tuch scores twice in return from injury to beat Toronto
'Tuch tied the game 2-2 at the 3:39 mark of the third period and Dylan Cozens put the Sabres ahead at 9:39 of the third period with his 26th goal of the season. Tuch, returning to the lineup after missing eight games with a lower-body injury, then gave Buffalo a two-goal lead 1:40 later on the power play, which proved to be the game winner.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Tuch scores twice in return from injury to beat Toronto
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks week 22 round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage