Islanders host the Sabres after Nelson’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Archives for March 25, 2023
Observations: Sabres' 'swagger' returns, as Alex Tuch scores twice in 5-4 win
'Tuch gave the Sabres a three-goal advantage that was slashed to one in the third period after Devils center Jack Hughes scored twice in 4:13, but New Jersey was unable to draw closer as goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen snapped his five-start winless streak with 27 saves. Buffalo (34-31-6) had four different players with two or more points, led by Tuch's three, and prevented New … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ ‘swagger’ returns, as Alex Tuch scores twice in 5-4 win
Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff doesn't get his playoff clincher, but he has team that can go distance
'The Devils were a 63-point team last season and Ruff's job status was tenuous at best. When they hit town Friday, they were a 98-point club looking to clinch a playoff spot and catch Carolina for the lead in the Metropolitan Division.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff doesn’t get his playoff clincher, but he has team that can go distance
Sabres notebook: Devon Levi 'hungry' to get to work after immigration approval
'“It’s out of my control, so I can’t really think about it,” said Levi, describing his mindset while waiting for immigration approval. “How I was thinking about it was, you can’t keep the beast tamed in the cage for too long. So, it’s just a matter of time, getting out and being hungry. I’m just super hungry to get out there and stop pucks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Devon Levi ‘hungry’ to get to work after immigration approval
Alex Tuch breaks out in Sabres’ victory over Devils; Tage Thompson injured
'Thompson hobbled to the bench later in the period and briefly left the game after colliding with New Jersey’s Timo Meier. When he returned a few minutes into the second period, many fans in the crowd of 17,101 cheered after he stepped on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch breaks out in Sabres’ victory over Devils; Tage Thompson injured
After immigration paperwork finalized, Sabres’ Devon Levi ready to go: ‘Can’t keep the beast tamed’
'“How I was thinking about it is you can’t keep the beast tamed in the cage for too long before getting out and being hungry,” Levi said after participating in Friday morning’s optional pregame skate at KeyBank Center, his first session with the team. “So I’m just super hungry to get out there and stop pucks.”' … [Read more...] about After immigration paperwork finalized, Sabres’ Devon Levi ready to go: ‘Can’t keep the beast tamed’
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage
Lindy Ruff blames himself as Devils fail to clinch playoff spot in loss to Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Devils Can't Overcome Early Deficit in 5-4 Loss to Sabres | Game Story (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils 5-4
'“We played a really good game and it’s a big step in the right direction,” Tuch said. “I thought we corrected a lot of the mistakes we made in games past. We didn’t let that hang over our heads. We just kept our heads up and went to work.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils 5-4
Sabres notch much needed win on home ice
'Hughes scored early in the third period to trim the New Jersey deficit to 5-3 just over five minutes into the frame. He would add his second goal minutes later on the power play to bring the visitors within a goal, 5-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notch much needed win on home ice
Adams: "We have guys who are extremely passionate about this organization and this city"
'“We have guys who are extremely passionate about this organization and this city and they feel really disheartened, they feel like they are letting people down and I’ll take that everyday of the week compared to the last few years.”' … [Read more...] about Adams: “We have guys who are extremely passionate about this organization and this city”
Tuch's two goals help Sabres hold off late Devils' rally and snap four-game skid
'The opening period started about as good as Buffalo could've asked for.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s two goals help Sabres hold off late Devils’ rally and snap four-game skid
Sabres get ‘goat head’ swagger back to beat Lindy Ruff’s Devils
'Buffalo boosted its spirits and reinvigorated its postseason pursuit with a 5-3 win against the New Jersey Devils, who entered Friday night needing one win to clinch a playoff berth. Ruff summed up the defeat by saying the Sabres “skated right by us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get ‘goat head’ swagger back to beat Lindy Ruff’s Devils
Sabres hold off Devils, gain in East wild card race
'Buffalo moved within six points of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference. The Sabres will play again Saturday at the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Devils, gain in East wild card race
Postgame Report | Tuch scores twice as Sabres defeat Devils 5-4
'Dylan Cozens (1+1), Jack Quinn (1+1) and JJ Peterka (0+2) all had multi-point games for the Sabres. Tage Thompson also scored.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Tuch scores twice as Sabres defeat Devils 5-4
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally in second period for shootout win over Bears (Amerks.com) Bears earn point in 4-3 shootout loss to Americans (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage