'Jeff Skinner scored his 12th of the season and Kyle Okposo got his fourth goal 5:30 apart as the Sabres overcame a 2-0 deficit early in the third. Victor Olofsson and Owen Power scored in the shootout, while Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka were unsuccessful. Devon Levi made 29 saves in the game and stopped the first shootout attempt before allowing three scores.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally comes up short in shootout loss
Archives for December 2023
Primeau makes career-high 46 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres in shootout
'“We need lots more aggressive traits based on our recent play,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “So, the process was much, much better and the process was consistent with compete and battle through most of the game. We generated chances through that, but the result is frustrating.”' … [Read more...] about Primeau makes career-high 46 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres in shootout
Sabres battle back to earn point in SO loss to Habs
'“It hurts not to get the win, but I think that we can agree that the last two games have looked a little bit different than the previous 25 or whatever we played,” he said. “It’s more how we want to play, and I think if we keep doing that on a nightly basis, we’re going to put ourselves in a pretty good spot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back to earn point in SO loss to Habs
Eric Robinson shows in Sabres debut that he may be what their bottom six needs
'Robinson skated 13:10, blocked two shots, helped the Sabres kill a penalty and showed how his speed will be an asset for a club that needed another big, strong winger who can make an impact on the forecheck.' … [Read more...] about Eric Robinson shows in Sabres debut that he may be what their bottom six needs
Sabres Notebook: Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson enjoy big game as new defense partners
'Power, in fact, is minus-12 since Nov. 1 and his decision-making with the puck in the defensive zone has often gotten him into trouble. Power was even in Thursday’s 3-1 win at Boston, but had a much more successful game while playing with Mattias Samuelsson in the absence of injured Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson enjoy big game as new defense partners
After stint with Rochester, goalie Devon Levi returns to Sabres on top of game
'Levi, 21, had performed dynamically in his AHL debut, making 40 saves against the Belleville Senators and stopping all four of their shootout attempts.' … [Read more...] about After stint with Rochester, goalie Devon Levi returns to Sabres on top of game
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin day to day; Jack Quinn makes step in injury recovery
'Granato said Dahlin and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has been sick, are both day to day. Luukkonen will miss Saturday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin day to day; Jack Quinn makes step in injury recovery
A short, but productive stay down for Devon Levi
'“I simply corrected certain elements of my game,” he continued. I felt like the chaos of the AHL forced me to really focus on the puck and track it even better. I think working on those two fundamentals had an impact on my game. It helped me come back here.”' … [Read more...] about A short, but productive stay down for Devon Levi
Devon Levi, Cayden Primeau and meditation
'Levi, however, accepted everything philosophically. “The ups and downs will only help you get better.” I could have let it get me down, but I approached it as an opportunity to learn and grow. If you adopt this mentality in life with obstacles, you will grow instead of plateauing,” pleaded the goalkeeper.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi, Cayden Primeau and meditation
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
A short, but productive stay down for Devon Levi (Journal de Montreal) Devon Levi, Cayden Primeau and meditation (La Presse) Atlantic Division foes meet when Buffalo hosts Montreal (AP) MTL@BUF: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Samuelsson and Power were a big shutdown pair in the win over Boston
'With Rasmus Dahlin missing Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury, Samuelsson partnered with Owen Power to play a very good game. He blocked nine shots in 25:57 of work and he and Power finished their night defending a 6-on-5 for three full minutes. Samuelsson was presented the Sabre sword by captain Kyle Okposo after the 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins and the defenseman … [Read more...] about Samuelsson and Power were a big shutdown pair in the win over Boston
Levi creates new memory at TD Garden with Sabres in NHL return
'Then, he was at Northeastern University, the goalie for a team that won the 70th edition of the Beanpot Tournament, held every February by four Boston schools -- Northeastern, Harvard, Boston College and Boston University. He was named MVP of the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Levi creates new memory at TD Garden with Sabres in NHL return
Samuelsson, Power stepped up in Dahlin's absence vs. Bruins
'Dahlin has averaged over 25 minutes of ice time per game and has logged heavy minutes on the Sabres’ top power-play unit. The group collectively came together to make up for loss, led by Samuelsson and Owen Power.' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson, Power stepped up in Dahlin’s absence vs. Bruins
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks tripped up by Checkers, drop second straight (Amerks.com) Checkers torch Amerks 6-1 behind Gerlini hat trick (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres' 'standard' shows in complete victory over first-place Bruins
'“For our confidence, that’s the standard now, the way we played tonight,” Samuelsson added. “It just shows we can beat – I don’t know if they’re the best team in the league but they’re up there.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ ‘standard’ shows in complete victory over first-place Bruins