'Tage Thompson, Henri Jokiharju, Zemgus Girgensons, and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres. Owen Power had a career-high three assists.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Cozens eclipses 30-goal mark in shootout win in Detroit
Archives for April 2023
Prospect Pipeline: Sabres prospects vying for NCAA Title
'Ryan Johnson and Aaron Huglen lead top-ranked Minnesota into the semifinals against Boston University on Thursday night at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The Golden Gophers beat Canisius 9-2 before defeating St. Cloud State 4-1 to advance to the Frozen Four from the Fargo region.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Pipeline: Sabres prospects vying for NCAA Title
An 'antidote' against top players, Mattias Samuelsson showing his worth for Sabres
'His presence will be needed if Buffalo is to defy the odds and qualify for the postseason, a challenging quest that will require help from other teams and continues at 7 p.m. Thursday in Detroit against the Red Wings. The Sabres are 30-17-4 with Samuelsson in the lineup, compared to 7-15-3 without him. He can shut down the opponents’ top players, and Rasmus Dahlin is able to … [Read more...] about An ‘antidote’ against top players, Mattias Samuelsson showing his worth for Sabres
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings game score vs. Buffalo Sabres: Time, TV for Atlantic Division matchup (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings-Sabres storylines: playoff elimination, lottery positioning (Ann Arbor News) Detroit hosts Buffalo after Perron’s 2-goal showing (AP) Preview: Red Wings host Sabres Thursday for Tigers Night (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks extend point streak to eight in overtime loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 3-2, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres unable to mount comeback in their biggest game in a decade
'Tkachuk’s game-winner spoiled a stellar outing by rookie goalie Devon Levi, who delivered 34 saves for the Sabres in his second NHL start. Dylan Cozens’ power-play goal in the first period was the only time Buffalo could beat Lyon, and Tage Thompson had an assist in his return from an upper-body injury that forced him to miss the previous three games.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres unable to mount comeback in their biggest game in a decade
Alan Pergament: Sabres TV ratings, Buffalo's 'American Idol' singer are soaring
'With Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch, Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson and company battling for a playoff berth, the Sabres have averaged a 6.4 rating in their last 13 games. The highest-rated game in that span was an 8.1 rating for a 7-4 win over Washington on Feb. 26.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres TV ratings, Buffalo’s ‘American Idol’ singer are soaring
Wednesday's Florida Coverage
Tkachuk, Lyon spark Panthers’ crucial victory against Sabres (Miami Herald) Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers beat Sabres for fourth straight win; Florida moves up wild-card standings (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Recap: Panthers beat Sabres to take control of their playoff destiny (FloridaPanthers.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers 2, Sabres 1 (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage
Tkachuk scores as Panthers beat Sabres for 4th straight win
'“It was a tight game and we had chances to convert all the way to the end,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “It didn’t happen, so obviously there’s some frustration and aggravation involved in that.”' … [Read more...] about Tkachuk scores as Panthers beat Sabres for 4th straight win
Sabres suffocated by Panthers in Florida
'From there, Florida clamped down on the blue and gold, and even withstood some late penalty calls against. The Sabres boasted 6-on-4 and 6-on-3 man advantages inside the last minute of regulation, but were unable to find the equalizer against Panthers goalie Alex Lyon and company.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffocated by Panthers in Florida
Opinion: Sabres' playoff chances take huge hit after losing in Florida
'If the Sabres could’ve played the whole game like they did the last six minutes, chances are good they probably wouldn’t have lost that game. Buffalo generated chance-after-chance-after-chance, pressuring the Panthers into turnovers and forcing third string goalie Alex Lyon into some huge saves. The Sabres were playing fast and totally on point.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ playoff chances take huge hit after losing in Florida
Granato impressed with Devon Levi after one start
'"It was incredible, his debut, and I don't think anyone was surprised by this," said Sabres head coach Don Granato on Tuesday during his appearance on the "Jeremy White Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato impressed with Devon Levi after one start
Sabres path to playoffs difficult, not impossible
'With Pittsburgh dropping its Tuesday night game, the Penguins are now one point behind the Panthers and Islanders with four games remaining. The Sabres are six points behind the Panthers and Islanders. On a positive note, Buffalo still has six games left in the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres path to playoffs difficult, not impossible
Panthers defeat Sabres, move into tie for 1st wild card in East
'"I know they're ultracompetitive. You can't hang your head, you got to move right on. That was disappointing tonight, but I still fully believe we have a chance and I think our guys do. And there's more meaningful games ahead, starting with Thursday [at the Detroit Red Wings]. We move on to that quick but take some experience from this one, without question."' … [Read more...] about Panthers defeat Sabres, move into tie for 1st wild card in East
Postgame Report | Sabres unable to hold off Panthers in road loss
'"You've got to move right on," Granato said. "It was disappointing tonight, but I still fully believe we have a chance and I think our guys do (too). There's more meaningful games ahead starting Thursday so you move onto that quick but take some experience from this one, no question."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres unable to hold off Panthers in road loss