'“We play 82 games. It’s a grind and this is evidence of it,’' Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We have to deal with it and make the best of it. Ukko is the least of my concerns. He was good.”' … [Read more...] about Erik Haula scores twice as New Jersey Devils beat Buffalo Sabres 5-4
Archives for October 2023
Sabres lose back-and-forth affair in New Jersey
'Unfortunately, that was the last gasp the blue and gold had left on this night. Haula netted his second goal of the night for New Jersey with 5:43 to play, and it held up as the game-winning shot in Newark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose back-and-forth affair in New Jersey
The Sabres couldn't sustain their A-Game for a full 60 minutes
'Before Comrie left, Mattias Samuelsson turned the puck over allowing Jesper Bratt in alone and he scored. Buffalo got one breakaway goal from JJ Peterka. Both Comrie and Luukkonen made some great saves, but they just have to get the big save at the big time, and they need to bail teammates out with those saves.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres couldn’t sustain their A-Game for a full 60 minutes
5 Observations: Devils top Sabres 5-4
'They didn't get the big saves that their opponents did. In the second period alone, Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek stopped two breakaways and a few other quality scoring chances. New Jersey capitalized on some fortunate bounces, but a few big saves from Luukkonen may have changed their fortune.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Devils top Sabres 5-4
Haula scores twice, sparks Devils past Sabres
'"Overall, there were pockets of real good and pockets of inconsistency, so we need more of the real good," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We did it to ourselves. We made our own mess. It's disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Haula scores twice, sparks Devils past Sabres
Comrie exits loss to Devils with lower-body injury
'The Sabres erased two deficits following the injury to Comrie before Erik Haula scored on a deflection for the Devils with 5:43 remaining in the third period, the final blow in what was an eventful game between two of the NHL’s highest-scoring teams from last season.' … [Read more...] about Comrie exits loss to Devils with lower-body injury
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Jobst’s hat trick lead Amerks to 7-4 win over Rocket (Amerks.com) Stillman ready for ‘surreal’ experience facing younger brother (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
How Tage Thompson, Jordan Greenway and Dylan Cozens have given Sabres two top lines
'Through seven games, Thompson’s line with Greenway and Cozens on the wings has controlled 65.57% of the shot attempts and 76.4% of the expected goals share at 5-on-5, according to Natural Stat Trick. They’ve earned 11 high-danger scoring chances in those situations and, as impressive, they’ve only allowed four while often skating against the other team’s top players.' … [Read more...] about How Tage Thompson, Jordan Greenway and Dylan Cozens have given Sabres two top lines
Sabres Notebook: Eric Comrie or UPL to start again while Devon Levi remains out
'“The soreness is not resolved to the point that, under our situation with three goaltenders and Comrie and Upie playing well in the last two games, we’re not pushing based on all of that,” Granato told reporters. “There’s no need to push it. We have three goalies and that’s the luxury when it comes to this.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eric Comrie or UPL to start again while Devon Levi remains out
Sabres’ Alex Tuch starting to score, bust out of early-season slump: ‘I thought I let my teammates down’
'Tuch has struggled to score goals this season, mustering just one, a power-play tally Wednesday, entering Friday’s road game against the New Jersey Devils. So he has registered more fights than goals through the first seven contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch starting to score, bust out of early-season slump: ‘I thought I let my teammates down’
Injured Sabres goalie Devon Levi still sore, hasn’t regressed
'“There’s no need to push him,” Granato said of Levi following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “We have three goalies, and that’s the luxury when it comes to this. But we’re waiting for some more soreness to resolve for him.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres goalie Devon Levi still sore, hasn’t regressed
Friday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils host the Sabres following Toffoli’s 2-goal performance (AP) Devils Host Sabres in 'Jersey' Jersey | Preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage
Alex Tuch was determined to start playing way he knew he could
'“It shows our commitment to good offense and a simple game that we’re getting to the net, we’re going into battles, we’re screening the goalies and sacrificing.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch was determined to start playing way he knew he could
Couple watches game at every active NHL rink
'For the past 10 years, the Stoney Creek, Ontario residents have been traveling North America to watch NHL games, specifically those featuring their beloved Buffalo Sabres. Their bucket list included seeing a game in every NHL arena and they checked off the last one on Tuesday when they entered the Scotiabank Saddledome for the Sabres road game against the Calgary Flames. "It … [Read more...] about Couple watches game at every active NHL rink
Practice Report | Dahlin's hockey sense on full display through first 7 games
'“… When he’s free, his hockey sense combined with his compete, are the two striking attributes that factor into his good start. He’s got incredible hockey sense. … So, you see both hockey sense and compete and he’s in the flow now. He’s in a groove now and I don’t think he was in that through training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Dahlin’s hockey sense on full display through first 7 games