'"I saw some ice, took it and just tried to drive wide and elevate the puck and get it to the net as quick as I could," Johnson said. "Thankfully it was able to go in. We weren't at our best tonight and you know you're not always going to be at your best and you've still got to find a way to win the game."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Erik Johnson makes the play Sabres need to secure win over Blackhawks
Archives for November 20, 2023
Sabres Notebook: JJ Peterka can take a huge jump on offense in Tage Thompson's absence
'Peterka entered Sunday tied with Jeff Skinner for the team lead in goals (7) and one behind Skinner and Casey Mittelstadt for the team lead in points with 12. He’s also carrying the best rating on a club at plus-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: JJ Peterka can take a huge jump on offense in Tage Thompson’s absence
Monday's Chicago Coverage
‘This sucks.’ 4 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4th straight loss and their 5th loss at home this season (Chicago Tribune) Connor Bedard, Lukas Reichel united at last in Blackhawks’ loss to Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks notes: Coach Luke Richardson feeling at home in Chicago (Chicago Sun Times) 10 observations: Blackhawks allow power-play goal in 8th straight … [Read more...] about Monday’s Chicago Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres past Chicago Blackhawks 3-2
'Johnson drove around Chicago defenseman Seth Jones midway through the third before flipping a tough-angle shot over Petr Mrazek’s right shoulder for a 3-2 lead. It was the second goal of the season for the defenseman. “I saw some ice, took it and just tried to drive wide and elevate the puck and get it to the net as quick as I could,” Johnson said.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres past Chicago Blackhawks 3-2
Sabres fend off Blackhawks in Chicago
'The blue and gold took their third lead of the evening just past the midway point of the third period of play, and it came from an unlikely source on a slick shot. Defenseman Erik Johnson snuck down to the left circle and sniped his second goal as a member of the Sabres high past Mrazek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fend off Blackhawks in Chicago
Opinion: Dahlin leads Sabres to much-needed win in Chicago
'Dahlin played 28:59 and had a goal and two assists in the win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Dahlin leads Sabres to much-needed win in Chicago
Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks
'Erik Johnson snapped a third-period tie and Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, which dropped four of five overall. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks
Sabres hang on, end losing streak with 3-2 win over Chicago
'Chicago put a shot through the crease in the dying seconds of regulation that ended up hitting the goal post, but it wouldn't go as the Sabres improved to 8-9-1 overall on the year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on, end losing streak with 3-2 win over Chicago
Dahlin has 3 points, Sabres edge Blackhawks to end 3-game skid
'“We found a way to win,” Dahlin said. “It wasn’t pretty, but we found a way to win. That’s what I take away from this game. We had a lot of chances, actually. It was a lot to learn today, but we found a way to win.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin has 3 points, Sabres edge Blackhawks to end 3-game skid
'Special player' | Dahlin leads Sabres to win in Chicago with 3-point outing
'“I have all the time in the world for Ras,” Johnson said. “I love him. He’s a great kid, unreal player. Wants to win, does all the right things. Future captain of the team for sure. To see him take charge like he has – he’s been good all year and now the last couple games I think you’ve seen him be great.' … [Read more...] about ‘Special player’ | Dahlin leads Sabres to win in Chicago with 3-point outing