Atlantic Division opponents meet when Ottawa hosts Buffalo (AP) Game Day 5: BUF vs OTT (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Archives for October 24, 2023
Observations: Sabres get the shots, but Canadiens leave town with the win
'But too many of the chances were from the outside of the ice. According to Natural Stat Trick, the Sabres had just four high danger chances all night in falling to 2-4.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres get the shots, but Canadiens leave town with the win
How Zach Benson has proved people wrong throughout his path to the Sabres
'No matter the level or league, Benson has shown throughout his young career that he can overcome youth and size through will, courage and talent. He succeeded as a 13-year-old bantam player at Yale Hockey Academy near Vancouver, produced 20 points while appearing in all 24 of the Ice’s games as an underage player in the bubble and made his NHL debut in KeyBank Center with the … [Read more...] about How Zach Benson has proved people wrong throughout his path to the Sabres
Sabres outplay Canadiens, still lose: ‘We controlled the play’
'In the last two games, the Sabres have pumped 80 shots on goal while sometimes dominating the opposition, but only scored four times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outplay Canadiens, still lose: ‘We controlled the play’
Sabres notes: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will likely start against Senators
'After playing two consecutive games, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie will likely take a breather tonight in Ottawa, allowing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to make his first start this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will likely start against Senators
“If you're not a good person, you're not welcome here anymore” - Kyle Okposo of the Sabers
'“Now, if you're not a good person, you're not welcome here anymore. As the leader of this team, I want to ensure that this is a primary value,” said the Sabers captain. “How you treat people is so important. No one is above anyone. It’s not because we have a status and we play hockey that we have to look down on people,” he added in the same breath.' … [Read more...] about “If you’re not a good person, you’re not welcome here anymore” – Kyle Okposo of the Sabers
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage
Jake Allen holds the fort again, Canadiens record second straight win (Montreal Gazette) About Last Night: Allen, Gallagher show Sabres kids how it's done (Montreal Gazette) In the fight for the number 1 position, Allen has not said his last word (Journal de Montreal) David Savard “ready to do anything for the team” (Journal de Montreal) “If you're not a good person, you're … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage
Jake Allen stops 36 shots as Canadiens beat Sabres 3-1
'“We had some chances, a lot from outside,” Skinner said. “We just needed a little bit more urgency, I think ... it doesn’t matter unless you score, so we’ve got to find a way to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Jake Allen stops 36 shots as Canadiens beat Sabres 3-1
Sabres finish homestand with loss to Montreal
'Once again, the Buffalo Sabres fell behind early and were not able to overcome their deficit, losing 3-1 to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish homestand with loss to Montreal
The Sabres allow Jake Allen to steal the show
'The Sabres weren’t as good defensively on Monday as they were on Saturday, but they were OK and when they did break down, Eric Comrie made some good saves. They also covered up for each other to take two huge scoring chances away from the Canadiens on breakaways. They can thank Mattias Samuelsson and Zemgus Girgensons for that.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres allow Jake Allen to steal the show
Buffalo Sabres end their four-game homestand with a loss to the Montreal Canadiens
'Both Eric Comrie and Montreal's Jake Allen had good performances in the net tonight. But the Canadiens were able to slip a shot through the legs of Comrie, early in the third to take the lead. The Sabres could not answer back.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres end their four-game homestand with a loss to the Montreal Canadiens
Sabres lose another one at home, 3-1 against Canadiens
'The Sabres have given up the opening goal and each of its four losses.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose another one at home, 3-1 against Canadiens
Allen makes 36 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres
'“I thought their goaltender played real well tonight,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “I would say that we didn’t get to the net with enough conviction, enough conviction and determination. That was for me pretty evident, I guess. We generated chances. I think we had 11 power-play shots. I thought the power play actually did some decent things and didn’t score, but 5-on-5 we … [Read more...] about Allen makes 36 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres
Skinner scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Canadiens
'“This team and this group will score,” Granato said. “Yeah, it’s frustrating tonight. You had numerous chances that they didn’t convert on. But I do think, as I said, when you’re struggling to score, go to the net more. Be willing to score maybe the ugly one, the grittier one. And that’s how you resolve it.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Canadiens
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks host annual 'Meet the Players' night (WHAM-TV) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage