'The Sabres – who got back to .500 for the first time this season at 5-5 – broke an eight-game pattern of four wins followed by four losses. And they did it on a night they struggled to generate much offense as they were outshot by the Flyers, 40-15. In fact, they had only eight shots in the final 40 minutes but scored on three of their four shots in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Observations: On a night without much juice, Luukkonen and Power provide spark for Sabres in win over Flyers
Archives for November 2, 2023
Sabres, rest of hockey world ponder player safety after Adam Johnson's tragic death
'“I definitely wouldn’t be surprised,” Mittelstadt said when asked if more NHL players might consider wearing protection. “Obviously, I have the [cut-resistant protection] on my wrist and ankles now. I mean, I’ve never really considered (a neck guard), and then you see something like that, it definitely makes you start thinking about it. That’s tough. He’s had a similar … [Read more...] about Sabres, rest of hockey world ponder player safety after Adam Johnson’s tragic death
Thursday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers dominate Sabres but fall short in 5-2 loss (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers lose Hart and another close game in third, finish homestand 1-3-0 (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Hart exits Flyers-Sabres game in first period (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Sabres 3-Goal 3rd Sinks Flyers (WENJ-FM) Hart leaves Flyers game with mid-body injury (NHL.com) Postgame 5: Flyers Drop 5-2 … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Power gets tiebreaking goal early in third period as Sabres beat Flyers 5-2
'“It wasn’t definitely our best game, but you take the win as best you can,” Power said.' … [Read more...] about Power gets tiebreaking goal early in third period as Sabres beat Flyers 5-2
Making sense of the Buffalo Sabres' slow start: Can they get on track?
'The Skinner-Thompson-Tuch line has a 39.6 XGF% in 43:25 of ice time, scoring once at 5-on-5. Coach Don Granato recently separated them in an effort to create more balance. It has worked to a degree; Thompson, Cozens and Jordan Greenway have out-chanced opponents 20-10 at 5-on-5. Of the seven forward combinations that have played at least 20 minutes for the Sabres, theirs is … [Read more...] about Making sense of the Buffalo Sabres’ slow start: Can they get on track?
Sabres capitalize on chances in win over Flyers
'Fueled by a three-goal third period, the Buffalo Sabres took care of the Flyers in enemy territory on Wednesday night in a 5-2 victory at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres capitalize on chances in win over Flyers
Opinion: Luukkonen sparkles with 38 saves in Sabres' win over Flyers
'Luukkonen has been spectacular this year, as he's played now in four-straight games after waiting almost three weeks. It hasn’t seemed to be a problem for him at all. The 24-year-old stood tall in the third period for Buffalo, stopping all 20 Philadelphia shots faced.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen sparkles with 38 saves in Sabres’ win over Flyers
Power gets tiebreaking goal early in third period as Sabres beat Flyers 5-2
'Casey Mittelstadt also scored and Alex Tuch had two assists to help the Sabres get their third win in four games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a season-high 38 saves — including two from point-blank range in the third — while making his fourth start.' … [Read more...] about Power gets tiebreaking goal early in third period as Sabres beat Flyers 5-2
Sabres win in Philly, at .500 after 10 games
'“We locked down defensively,” said Luukkonen, coming off his first NHL shutout, and now a winner in each of his three starts this season. “Even though they had a lot of shots, the defense was unreal in boxing out and blocking shots. It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in Philly, at .500 after 10 games
Power breaks tie in 3rd period, Sabres defeat Flyers
'"They don't ask how, they ask how many," Power said. "It's obviously not our best win, but you take them when you can in this league, so [I] can't complain about it."' … [Read more...] about Power breaks tie in 3rd period, Sabres defeat Flyers
Flyers, Sabres tape sticks blue during warmups to show support for Maine
'The game-used sticks will be signed and auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting the Lewiston Strong Fund created by the Boston Bruins Foundation.' … [Read more...] about Flyers, Sabres tape sticks blue during warmups to show support for Maine
Biro scores 1st NHL goal, adds empty-netter in win over Flyers
'“It wasn’t our best game, but it’s tough to get two points in this league so any time you can get a win, you’re going to take it,” Biro said.' … [Read more...] about Biro scores 1st NHL goal, adds empty-netter in win over Flyers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks hold first sensory-friendly game of the season (WROC-TV) Stairway to success: Appert uses locker room walk as motivational tool for Amerks to become Sabres (WHAM-TV) Amerks suffer first regulation loss at home to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch dominate Amerks, 7-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage