'Buffalo gave the Devils all it had firing 38 shots at Vitek Vanecek, but the former Washington Capitals goaltender made quite a few great saves and kept the Sabres from staying alive.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The playoff race is over thanks to the Sabres loss in New Jersey
Archives for April 2023
Granato: Sabres now in a sprint to make playoffs
'“You coach much differently to situations and circumstances and when you're in game 32-42 of the season, ”Granato said on the “Jeremy White Show” “but now you can completely deplete a tank because there is not 50 more game left,”' … [Read more...] about Granato: Sabres now in a sprint to make playoffs
Sabres postseason hopes end in New Jersey
'The Buffalo Sabres saw its postseason hopes fade away in the third period when the Devils scored on two empty nets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres postseason hopes end in New Jersey
Sabres playoff drought reaches 12 seasons, tied for longest in 4 major sports
'The Sabres’ streak of non-playoff seasons is tied with the NFL’s New York Jets for the longest in North American professional sports now that the NBA’s Sacramento Kings have ended their 16-year drought, and the Seattle Mariners last fall advanced to the MLB playoffs for the first time in 21 years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres playoff drought reaches 12 seasons, tied for longest in 4 major sports
Hockey fever in Buffalo: Sabres success inspires hope for future
'Despite being eliminated from playoff contention with a 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, Sabres fans are encouraged by the team’s performance this year and already have their sights set on next season.' … [Read more...] about Hockey fever in Buffalo: Sabres success inspires hope for future
Devils defeat Sabres, keep pace in Metro, clinch home ice in 1st round
'"You put a lot of work in, and you fight for something, and that's life," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "But it has to make you better. And we don't have a lot of experience, so going through this experience, you have to unfortunately soak up the negative. A lot of things in life are learned through negative. Unfortunately, it's just the way people grow."' … [Read more...] about Devils defeat Sabres, keep pace in Metro, clinch home ice in 1st round
Postgame Report | Buffalo's playoff push ends with loss to Devils
'"I can't say enough about these guys and the way that we continue to compete and the way that we figured out how we have to play to be successful," captain Kyle Okposo said. "We became an actual hockey team this year."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo’s playoff push ends with loss to Devils
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen developing fast, already one of Amerks’ ‘drivers’ (Olean Times Herald) Amerks Week 26 Round-Up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's New Jersey Coverage
Sabres take on the Devils after shootout win (AP) Devils Host Buffalo in Regular-Season Home Finale | Preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Observations: Sabres stay alive in playoff chase with shootout win over Rangers
'“It means a lot, honestly,” said Tuch. “Keep battling, each and every day. The whole season obviously hasn’t gone our way. We’re on the outside looking in, but we’re still working. We’re still pushing. Until we’re out, we’re not gonna stop. … We’re just focused on tomorrow night. It was a good start to four games in five days, but it’s a start. We’ve got to get ready for … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres stay alive in playoff chase with shootout win over Rangers
Sabres notebook: Prospects in Rochester preparing for playoff hockey with Amerks
'The Amerks officially qualified for the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Playoffs and sit second in the North Division after winning both of their games over the weekend. They’re 7-0-3 in their last 10 and hold a one-point lead over third-place Syracuse with three games to go, beginning Friday night in Rochester against Belleville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Prospects in Rochester preparing for playoff hockey with Amerks
Where Sabres stand in wild-card race after shootout win and remaining schedules
'Here are the NHL wild-card standings for the Eastern Conference after Monday's games.' … [Read more...] about Where Sabres stand in wild-card race after shootout win and remaining schedules
Tuesday's New York Coverage
Rangers’ shootout loss another missed opportunity in standings chase (New York Post) Chris Kreider’s new level of ‘confidence’ propelling him to elite status (New York Post) Ryan Lindgren third Rangers defenseman named Steven McDonald Award winner (New York Post) Rangers' Mika Zibanejad isn't fixated on scoring 40th goal (Newsday) Rangers' Jimmy Vesey nominated for … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Mittelstadt rallies Sabres to 3-2 win over Rangers in SO
'“We kept battling and battling and found a way to win,″ Mittelstadt said. ”We’re just going to keep playing hard, stick together and keep going.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt rallies Sabres to 3-2 win over Rangers in SO
Sabres' playoff hopes remain alive following shootout win over Rangers
'Coupled with a regulation loss by the New York Islanders and an overtime loss by the Florida Panthers, the Sabres managed to stay alive in their chase for a Wild Card spot with three games remaining in the regular season schedule. After Monday's results, Buffalo trails the Panthers by five points, sits four points back of the Islanders, and three points back of the Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff hopes remain alive following shootout win over Rangers