'Buffalo is 0-1-1 against Carolina this year – and just 2-11-5 in their last 18 games against the Hurricanes dating to 2016. They have lost 10 straight in PNC Arena (0-8-2), their longest current skid in any NHL rink.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes will be a tough match for Sabres to find success at home
Archives for February 2024
Inside the NHL: Mike Robitaille will never forget the impact Tim Horton made on his life and career
'“You learned how to stand up at the blue line, how to put players on bad angles, into a position that they’re not going to do any damage. When you go into the corner, your job essentially is you’ve got to come out with the puck. So much more: The first pass from the defenseman to the forwards and how quickly and efficiently it’s done. It keeps up the tempo of the game or you … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Mike Robitaille will never forget the impact Tim Horton made on his life and career
Connor Clifton, Sabres score dirty goals in road wins
'In defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens, the Sabres wreaked havoc on goalies, scoring three times with bodies around the net creating traffic.' … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton, Sabres score dirty goals in road wins
Sunday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres host the Hurricanes in Eastern Conference play (AP) Preview: February 25 at Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out weekend with overtime loss to Bears (Amerks.com) Limoges lifts bears to 2-1 OT win against Amerks (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: UPL makes 25 saves to help Sabres earn fifth straight road win
'It was the first time this season that Buffalo (26-27-4) won while scoring fewer than three goals, and Luukkonen’s clutch saves in the third period continued the team’s impressive play away from KeyBank Center. The Sabres have won five consecutive games on the road, which is tied for the fifth-longest streak in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Observations: UPL makes 25 saves to help Sabres earn fifth straight road win
Sabres notebook: Jeff Skinner calls Cody Hodgson's comeback goal a 'special moment'
'“It’s great,” Skinner told The Buffalo News after the Sabres’ morning skate Friday in Columbus. “I saw him in the summer. Skated with him maybe twice, and I think, at that point, it wasn’t certain that he was going to make a comeback. He looked pretty good. It was a pretty high-level skate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Jeff Skinner calls Cody Hodgson’s comeback goal a ‘special moment’
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
4 takeaways from Blue Jackets' 2-1 loss to Buffalo (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1
'“It’s always nice to contribute offensively,” Clifton said. “I’ve got some chances, missed some chances and they just haven’t been going in. It’s just part of it. You don’t try to change anything. I don’t focus on it too much.”' … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1
Sabres double up Blue Jackets
'Thanks to an unlikely source, the Buffalo Sabres took down the Columbus Blue Jackets by a final score of 2-1 inside Nationwide Arena on Friday evening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Blue Jackets
Opinion: The Sabres finally come out on top in a 2-1 game
'Thompson has been great lately and has looked like the player that netted 47 goals and 94 points last season. The only problem is he’s creating glorious scoring opportunities as he’s demanding the puck, but he can’t score on a consistent basis.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres finally come out on top in a 2-1 game
Clifton's 1st goal helps Sabres edge Blue Jackets
'“It’s always nice to contribute offensively,” he said. “I’ve got some chances, missed some chances and they just haven’t been going in. It’s just part of it. You don’t try to change anything. I don’t focus on it too much.”' … [Read more...] about Clifton’s 1st goal helps Sabres edge Blue Jackets
Clifton's goal lifts Sabres to victory in Columbus
'Zemgus Girgensons also scored in the win. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen started in goal for the 14th time in the past 16 games and made 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about Clifton’s goal lifts Sabres to victory in Columbus
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rory Fitzpatrick becomes first Rochester native inducted into Amerks Hall of Fame (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Senators rally in third for shootout win over Amerks (Amerks.com) Senators win shootout thriller to sweep two-game set in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
'One of a kind' Jordan Greenway making the most of opportunity with Sabres
'“He’s a special player, for sure,” beamed defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. “Now we’re starting to use him more, and he’s so effective, especially net-front, when we’re trying to score. … He’s winning puck battles, works really hard. That’s a guy you really want on your team.”' … [Read more...] about ‘One of a kind’ Jordan Greenway making the most of opportunity with Sabres