'“The chances were even, and maybe favored us,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We didn’t score tonight and it becomes more disappointing because then not only can you look at what you didn’t score on, you look right back at, ‘OK, how did you give up the goals?’ And you’re frustrated either way you go about.”' … [Read more...] about Paul and Motte score early, Lightning beat Sabres 3-1 for 5th straight win
Archives for January 2024
Sabres can't solve Tampa Bay in loss to close homestand
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's shutout streak ended at just over 160 minutes when Nick Paul was able to convert a turnover in the offensive zone into the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t solve Tampa Bay in loss to close homestand
Opinion: Sabres' inability to score on another below average goalie costs them against Lightning
'Buffalo spent two periods trying to skate through the Lightning instead of getting pucks deep and they only had 12 shots and one goal after two periods.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ inability to score on another below average goalie costs them against Lightning
4 check: Sabres give away chances to make up ground in season’s longest home stretch
'Frozen out of the postseason for the past 12 years, Buffalo appears no closer to thaw after Saturday’s lackluster 3-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres give away chances to make up ground in season’s longest home stretch
Paul, Motte score early for Tampa Bay; Luukkonen shutout streak ends for Buffalo
'“I thought we were just sloppy with the puck,” Buffalo center Tage Thompson said. “I think we forced a lot of things through the neutral zone and kind of into their pressure, kind of making the game a little more difficult on ourselves and obviously that’s kind of how they got the first two goals, just kind of freebies for them."' … [Read more...] about Paul, Motte score early for Tampa Bay; Luukkonen shutout streak ends for Buffalo
Sabres close out homestand with loss to Lightning
'“I think we let them off a little easy tonight, gave them kind of an easy game and obviously, they get a two-goal lead and now we’re chasing a little bit,” Thompson said. “… They’re a good team. They’re going to make you earn everything you get offensively. I think we just made the game a little bit too easy for them tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out homestand with loss to Lightning
Sabres recall Comrie, loan Levi to Amerks
'Comrie has posted a .951 save percentage in three starts since being assigned to Rochester on Jan. 1, including a 32-save shutout in his most recent game on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Comrie, loan Levi to Amerks
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Devon Levi re-join Amerks, delivers 14 saves in 7-3 over Springfield (Buffalo News) Amerks take down Thunderbirds for third straight win (Amerks.com) T-Birds unable to keep pace with Amerks (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Jeff Skinner among Sabres greats as he keeps evolving, scoring goals
'In averaging 34 goals and 73 points over the past two seasons, the struggles Skinner, 31, endured three and four years ago – he mustered six goals and 11 points during a wretched 66-game stretch – have become a distant memory. As the Sabres have added and developed more talent, he has even become overshadowed.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner among Sabres greats as he keeps evolving, scoring goals
Erik Johnson misses practice as other injured Sabres near returns
'Defenseman Erik Johnson, who missed Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter, has joined the list. Phillipp Kurashev hit Johnson, 35, awkwardly into the end boards in the third period in Thursday’s 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, earning a five-minute major for boarding. Johnson immediately departed the game.' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson misses practice as other injured Sabres near returns
Saturday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning visit the Sabres following Cirelli’s 2-goal performance (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Back-to-back begins in Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
With Cozens and Erik Johnson not practicing, the Sabres will have lineup decisions to make Saturday.
'Saturday is a huge game for Buffalo as on Friday, it trailed Tampa Bay and the Detroit Red Wings by seven points for seventh and eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo has won 5-of-7 games and allowed just one goal in their past three, yet they’ve not been able to make up any ground at all in the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about With Cozens and Erik Johnson not practicing, the Sabres will have lineup decisions to make Saturday.
Skinner, Samuelsson return to practice with Sabres
'The playing statuses for the four players – all of whom are considered day to day with upper-body injuries – will be determined Saturday ahead of the Sabres’ afternoon matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Samuelsson return to practice with Sabres
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks hold off late push from Comets (Amerks.com) Comets fall in tight battle with Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns second straight shutout in 3-0 win
'"We’re playing with mojo right now," said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. "We’re not afraid to make plays. We backup each other if someone makes a mistake. So, we’re playing a good team game right now. We’re calm with the puck and making the right plays."' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns second straight shutout in 3-0 win