'It was an impressive defensive performance by the Sabres, who played with five defensemen for most of the game because Mattias Samuelsson was unable to return to the game after he was elbowed in the head during the first shift of the second period. They didn’t do enough to score against Demko, though. Buffalo had one 5-on-5 high-danger scoring chance after the first period, … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson to injury in 1-0 shutout loss
Archives for January 14, 2024
Inside the NHL: It's a record time for winning streaks, except in Buffalo
'The frustration to string wins together grows even more when you consider what’s going on elsewhere around the league.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s a record time for winning streaks, except in Buffalo
Sabres generate offense, still lose to Canucks; Mattias Samuelsson leaves game with head injury
'The Sabres, of course, started the game with six defensemen. But 13 seconds into the second period, Filip Hronek elbowed Mattias Samuelsson in the head, knocking him into concussion protocol out of the contest. At the 4:02, J.T. Miller elbowed Rasmus Dahlin, sending him into concussion protocol until late in the period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate offense, still lose to Canucks; Mattias Samuelsson leaves game with head injury
Sunday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks 1, Sabres 0: Vancouver grinds its way to a hard-fought win (Vancouver Province) Canucks Takeways: Demko continues to shine behind stout defensive structure (Sportsnet) Demko Blanks Buffalo, Notches Fourth Shutout of the Season (Canucks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Sam Lafferty scores and Thatcher Demko makes 26 saves as the Canucks blank the Sabres
'“We played a really good game,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. “Just got to put the puck in the net. It’s frustrating, but it is what it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sam Lafferty scores and Thatcher Demko makes 26 saves as the Canucks blank the Sabres
Sabres blanked by Vancouver
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 22 saves, but it was not enough as the Vancouver Canucks shut out the Buffalo Sabres 1-0 on Saturday evening at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Vancouver
Opinion: The Sabres played a great game Saturday, but they can't afford to play well, but get no points
'Buffalo held the NHL’s highest scoring team to one goal and almost no scoring chances. I thought it was their best defensive effort of the season with all 18 skaters buying in.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres played a great game Saturday, but they can’t afford to play well, but get no points
Sabres roughed up in shutout loss
'The second loss in three home games this week took its toll on the Sabres, as top-pair defenseman Mattias Samuelsson was knocked out of the game in the second period by Vancouver’s Filip Hronek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roughed up in shutout loss
Sabres announce new start time for Monday's home game vs. Sharks
'"Due to the timing change of the Bills playoff game, our game this Monday has been changed to 12 p.m.," the Sabres posted on social media Saturday afternoon, alerting fans it has been moved up an hour earlier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce new start time for Monday’s home game vs. Sharks
Demko makes 26 saves, Canucks shut out Sabres for 5th straight win
'“I think I would have liked to have one-timed it,” Mittelstadt said. “I just couldn’t see it that well going through the defenseman. I still thought I got it off really quick and up. I think probably nine times out of 10, that goes in. Obviously, I’m going to have to go back and watch it tonight. But yeah, that one stung. I’m out there to make plays and I’ve got to put that … [Read more...] about Demko makes 26 saves, Canucks shut out Sabres for 5th straight win
Sabres unable to solve Canucks goaltender Demko in shutout loss
'The Sabres limited the Canucks – the NHL’s highest-scoring team – to 23 shots despite having to play a stretch of the game with just three defensemen after Mattias Samuelsson and Rasmus Dahlin left to enter concussion protocol and Erik Johnson was given a five-minute penalty for fighting J.T. Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Canucks goaltender Demko in shutout loss
Start time for Sabres game vs. Sharks on Monday, Jan. 15 changed to 12 p.m.
'Due to the rescheduling of the Buffalo Bills playoff game, the start time for the Buffalo Sabres game against the San Jose Sharks on Monday, Jan. 15 has been changed to 12 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Start time for Sabres game vs. Sharks on Monday, Jan. 15 changed to 12 p.m.
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Charlotte Checkers Hockey on a baseball field?! Charlotte Checkers, Knights turned it into a rink of dreams (Charlotte Observer) Amerks fall to Checkers in Queen City Outdoor Classic (Amerks.com) Checkers win Queen City Outdoor Classic 5-2 (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage