'“We’ve got some good stuff that’s starting to happen,” Ruff said after the Sabres’ three-game win streak ended. “We had a chance to beat a good team. It was right there, and we just weren’t good enough to get it done.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘tough’ penalty costs Sabres: 5 takeaways from 5-2 loss to Panthers
Archives for October 29, 2024
Mike Harrington: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is providing Sabres' best stability since Ryan Miller
'Since this franchise was born in 1970, only 12 goalies have won 50 games. And while first glance might make you sneer in amazement at that fact, you have to consider that Ryan Miller, Dominik Hasek and Don Edwards combined to win 674 games, which is 35% of the all-time win total wrapped up in three goalies.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is providing Sabres’ best stability since Ryan Miller
Sabres roar back against Panthers, fall apart late: ‘It was right there’
'On the other hand, the Sabres, whose three-game winning streak was snapped, showed they haven’t reached the Panthers’ class. They broke down defensively all night, took ill-advised penalties and wilted late while allowing three third-period goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back against Panthers, fall apart late: ‘It was right there’
Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich scratched as Nicolas Aube-Kubel returns
'In his seven appearances this season, Kulich, 20, has often impressed Ruff, earning ice time alongside established talent on scoring lines and the power play. He even kept the Czech in the lineup once over winger Jack Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich scratched as Nicolas Aube-Kubel returns
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Barkov and the Panthers are cleared for takeoff to Finland after captain returns to lineup (AP) Lundell talks Finland homecoming with Panthers in Q&A with NHL.com (NHL.com) Recap: Panthers 5, Sabres 2 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Barkov scores in his return from injury and Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2
'It’s baby steps for the improving Sabres, who missed an opportunity to win four straight for the first time since a five-game run in January 2023.' … [Read more...] about Barkov scores in his return from injury and Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2
Are Sabres finally in control of own destiny?
'The Sabres’ power play stinks — it’s dead last in the league at a nearly invisible 3.9 percent — but the flipside to that is the fact Buffalo has been very strong at full strength, netting 3.50 five-on-five goals per game in the past six outings. Their underlying numbers tell the story of a team that can certainly hang with most outfits.' … [Read more...] about Are Sabres finally in control of own destiny?
Sabres' win streak snapped by Panthers
'The Buffalo Sabres' three-game winning streak was snapped on Monday night following a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak snapped by Panthers
Opinion: Penalties doom Sabres once again
'Buffalo got behind 2-0, but worked to tie it up by 12:37 of the second period. At that point, it’s a game where they have to be thinking, "Let’s get, at least, a point out of this one." However, two things cost the Sabres in this game, one problem was an old problem that is driving head coach Lindy Ruff out of his mind, and another cropped up for the first time on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Penalties doom Sabres once again
Sabres’ streak stops at top of division
'Buffalo’s attempt to come back in the third period was thwarted when Dahlin took penalties for slashing and roughing, leading to Sam Bennett’s goal on the power play with 5:25 remaining.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ streak stops at top of division
Barkov has 2 points in return, Panthers top Sabres for 3rd win in row
'“I think it was a little sloppy overall,” Zucker said. “We showed that we can play with them and that’s a huge part of it, but we can’t be satisfied with that either. We lost the game and arguably did it to ourselves. We’ve got to regroup here. We’ve got a couple of days to regroup, spend a little bit of time and get back after it.”' … [Read more...] about Barkov has 2 points in return, Panthers top Sabres for 3rd win in row
Defensive miscues, penalties prove costly in loss to Panthers
'“We had a chance to beat a good team,” Ruff said. “It was right there. We just weren’t good enough to get it done.”' … [Read more...] about Defensive miscues, penalties prove costly in loss to Panthers
Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame during pregame ceremony on Jan. 31
'The game on Jan. 31 will also be a Black and Red Friday, meaning the Sabres will be in the black-and-red uniforms that Ray wore during the latter part of his career.' … [Read more...] about Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame during pregame ceremony on Jan. 31
Strbak, Geary showed defensive chemistry during series with Canisius
'“It’s a unique situation,” Redman said. “You're going to the same university, and you're drafted by the same professional team. So, your path looks very similar and the fact that they're getting some on-ice chemistry and off-ice chemistry, I think that goes deeper than maybe even more than what meets the eye.”' … [Read more...] about Strbak, Geary showed defensive chemistry during series with Canisius