'“Honestly, I’m just trying to do the move I think is going to work and kind of let my instincts take over,” Benson added.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Zach Benson strengthens case to stick with Sabres during OT loss
Archives for November 23, 2023
Facing the issue: Sabres center Dylan Cozens battling through trouble caused by wearing full face shield
'Asked after practice Tuesday in Chicago if he’s close to being able to play without the shield, Cozens started out by saying, “Yeah, I’m hoping to get rid of it,” but you knew he had more to say when he didn’t completely stop talking and added an “umm, now” to the answer. “We’ll see what happens,” Cozens said with a laugh, knowing he had let a cat out of its bag with his … [Read more...] about Facing the issue: Sabres center Dylan Cozens battling through trouble caused by wearing full face shield
Jack Quinn skates with the Sabres for the first time since frustrating Achilles injury
'“Pacioretty obviously went through it last year, and he’s been great to me,” said Quinn. “He’s reached out a bunch and helped me out with the process. Just told me what he’s gone through and gave me a lot of advice, so that’s one guy. With something like this, when I did it, I didn’t really know it was a possibility. It was all new and just gathering all of the information … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn skates with the Sabres for the first time since frustrating Achilles injury
Thursday's Washington Coverage
Caps, with flair for drama, beat Sabres to run winning streak to five (Washington Post) Strome, Caps Stretch Streak to Five (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage
Buffalo Sabres rookie Zach Benson scores first goal on highlight-reel, between-the-legs shot
'Benson, 18, took a pass and skated toward the front of the Capitals net. But instead of trying a backhand, he pulled the puck and his stick between his skates, then roofed a shot into the net. The move fooled veteran goalie Darcy Kuemper and gave the Sabres a 2-0 lead at 16:04 of the first period.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres rookie Zach Benson scores first goal on highlight-reel, between-the-legs shot
Strome scores in OT as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 for fifth straight win
'“Obviously disappointed we didn’t get the two points, but I felt our guys played more of the style we want to play,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Strome scores in OT as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 for fifth straight win
Capitals snatch victory from Sabres' hands
'The blue and gold nursed their 3-2 edge until the 18:45 mark of the third period when forward Tom Wilson got free in the slot with the Capitals running a 6-on-5 advantage with their net empty. The game-tying goal from the veteran winger forced overtime in Washington.' … [Read more...] about Capitals snatch victory from Sabres’ hands
Quinn is improving as he joined his teammates for the first time during Wednesday's morning skate
'“I started skating about a month ago on my own and I just gradually built up and learned how to skate again working on mechanics and I’d say I’m probably at a point now where I don’t have much restrictions in terms of what I can do out there by myself."' … [Read more...] about Quinn is improving as he joined his teammates for the first time during Wednesday’s morning skate
Strome scores with 8 seconds left in OT to lift Capitals past Sabres
'“You’d like to have had a bigger lead,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “You know teams are coming at you hard. It’s just the way it is. We had our chances to create some greater separation, but I don’t feel like it slipped. We had chances. Even in overtime, we had some good chances.”' … [Read more...] about Strome scores with 8 seconds left in OT to lift Capitals past Sabres
Benson scores 1st NHL goal in OT loss to Capitals
'The Sabres never trailed in regulation. They held a 3-2 lead in the third period until Tom Wilson buried a one-timer with 1:15 remaining in the third period, seconds after Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper was pulled for an extra attacker.' … [Read more...] about Benson scores 1st NHL goal in OT loss to Capitals
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Kulich, amerks take down Rocket in overtime (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage