'The Sabres used an aggressive forecheck to drive the Blues batty all night. They set season highs in shots on goal and shot margin with a 46-20 advantage that was wholly reflective of the play. They had a massive advantage in shot attempts (82-44) and a big edge in scoring chances (36-21) and high danger scoring chances (17-9). And it got them nothing.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fail to take advantage of opportunities in loss to Blues
Archives for December 1, 2023
Why did Sabres send Jiri Kulich back to Rochester and keep Isak Rosen?
'The bottom line to coach Don Granato was that he didn’t want either player in a fourth-line role when there were still first-line minutes to be had in Rochester. Rosen was slotted in on the Sabres’ third line for Thursday’s game against the St. Louis Blues with Tyson Jost and red-hot Victor Olofsson, who has six assists in his previous four games.' … [Read more...] about Why did Sabres send Jiri Kulich back to Rochester and keep Isak Rosen?
Friday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues respond with win over Sabres after building, surrendering three-goal lead (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Schenn and Neighbours star as Blues beat Sabres 6-4
'“We had our chances,” Dahlin said. “I mean, we played really good. We could have had five more goals. But they didn’t want to go in today. It is what it is sometimes, but I think we got to just look forward.”' … [Read more...] about Schenn and Neighbours star as Blues beat Sabres 6-4
Sabres lose doozy to Blues
'Despite owning zone possession and shot totals throughout the night, the Sabres found themselves trailing by multiple goals in an eventual 6-4 road loss to the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose doozy to Blues
Opinion: The Blues were awful on Thursday, but were still good enough to beat the Sabres
'Offensively the Sabres absolutely dominated. They rolled four lines and each one of them would get a cycle going in the offensive zone for minutes and minutes. The Blues couldn’t handle the line of Jordan Greenway, Peyton Krebs and Kyle Okposo. They caused numerous turnovers by the Blues keeping pressure on goalie Jordan Binnington.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Blues were awful on Thursday, but were still good enough to beat the Sabres
Feeling the Blues: Sabres struggle to keep even with St. Louis in 6-4 loss
'Tonight, following his impressive performance against the New York Rangers on Monday. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and the Buffalo Sabres were gashed, allowing six goals in a 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues.' … [Read more...] about Feeling the Blues: Sabres struggle to keep even with St. Louis in 6-4 loss
Blues recover, score 6 to defeat Sabres
'Rasmus Dahlin, Peyton Krebs and Zach Benson each had a goal and an assist for the Sabres (10-11-2), who were 3-1-1 their previous five games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allowed six goals on 20 shots after allowing a total of five in his previous three starts.' … [Read more...] about Blues recover, score 6 to defeat Sabres
Sabres fall to Blues despite season-high shot total
'“I mean, personally, I think there’s definitely a few I should have put away,” Mittelstadt said. “It definitely stings. … A few (chances) go their away, a few don’t go ours, and that’s the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blues despite season-high shot total