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Archives for February 16, 2024

Observations: Sabres unable to overcome early mistakes in 4-0 loss to Panthers

'The Sabres' 45 shots on goal were a franchise record for a game in which they were shut out. They earned several chances to tie the score during a second period in which they had a 17-6 edge in shots on goal. But they were reminded that the margin for error is razor thin against the defending Eastern Conference champion Panthers (35-15-4). Two early mistakes by inexperienced, … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres unable to overcome early mistakes in 4-0 loss to Panthers

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: There are lessons to be learned as Panthers have taken steps Sabres have failed to make

'“They come back to training camp with a belief in what they’re doing,” coach Paul Maurice said of his team Thursday. “It all sounds like we did a nice job coaching, but the fact of the matter is our players came back to training camp this year and pushed themselves harder than the coaches did."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There are lessons to be learned as Panthers have taken steps Sabres have failed to make

Buffalo News |

Sabres generate offense again, still lose to Panthers; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could return from injury soon

'On Thursday, they reverted back to their regular form, generating plenty of offense but showcasing a stunning lack of finish in their 4-0 loss to the heavyweight Florida Panthers before a crowd of 14,277 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate offense again, still lose to Panthers; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could return from injury soon

Olean Times Herald |

Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson standing out following stint in Rochester

'“That stretch that I did in Roch for sure helped,” Bryson said of his 10-game stint. “I went a lot of games there where I wasn’t playing. So I feel like it’s always tough to come back in the lineup when that happens. But it was nice to go down there, kind of refreshing and play some top minutes down there and then come back here with more confidence and be able to jump right … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson standing out following stint in Rochester

Olean Times Herald |

Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen sidelined with a lower-body injury, listed as day to day

'The Sabres listed Luukkonen as day to day without revealing the nature of the injury or when he was hurt. Luukkonen is coming off a 33-save outing in a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in becoming Buffalo’s first player to register four shutouts in a season since Ryan Miller in 2011-12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen sidelined with a lower-body injury, listed as day to day

AP |

Stolarz makes 45 saves, Panthers shut out Sabres

'“I thought we ended up having to chase the game a little bit,” Sabres forward Alex Tuch said. “I think we tried to make it a point to try to get the first one, but obviously they were able to capitalize on a point-blank opportunity. And then from there, our power play is still struggling. We just weren’t able to capitalize on some opportunities and obviously Stolarz played … [Read more...] about Stolarz makes 45 saves, Panthers shut out Sabres

NHL.com |