'The latest collapse sent the Sabres (11-12-2) to their fourth loss in a row and spoiled the beginning of a five-game homestand that continues Thursday night. Ruff was re-hired as coach in April to bring structure and accountability to a young roster that should have enough NHL experience to snap a 13-year playoff drought, yet some of the bad habits that plagued Buffalo under … [Read more...] about Panic-stricken Sabres crumble as Avs roar back: Takeaways from 5-4 loss
Archives for December 4, 2024
Mike Harrington: Casey Mittelstadt's new chapter in Colorado is a work in progress
'“It was a little hectic,” he said. “But I think I probably had a sense that something was coming at some point. Did I expect it to be right then and there? No, but that’s kind of how it happens. And I think it worked out for both sides. I loved my time in Buffalo, and it was probably a good time in my career for a new chapter as well.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Casey Mittelstadt’s new chapter in Colorado is a work in progress
Sabres implode in third period, suffer stunning loss to Avalanche; Rasmus Dahlin leaves game injured
'In an utterly embarrassing display, they imploded late, allowing four third-period goals and losing 5-4 before a surly crowd of 14,942 in KeyBank Center that booed the home team off the ice when the final horn sounded.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode in third period, suffer stunning loss to Avalanche; Rasmus Dahlin leaves game injured
Avalanche’s Casey Mittelstadt grateful for trade, fond of time with Sabres
'“I saw the writing on the wall a little bit,” Mittelstadt said Tuesday prior to his first game against the Sabres as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, a 5-4 win over his former team.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche’s Casey Mittelstadt grateful for trade, fond of time with Sabres
Wednesday's Colorado Coverage
Nathan MacKinnon, Scott Wedgewood key incredible Avalanche comeback in Buffalo (Denver Post) Avalanche earn huge win, but the elephant in the room grows larger (KKFN-FM) Avalanche Erase Four-Goal Deficit, Beat Sabres 5-4 (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Back in Buffalo: Casey Mittelstadt’s Return (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Colorado Coverage
Artturi Lehkonen’s late goal caps Avalanche’s 5-goal rally in 5-4 win over the Sabres
'A frustrating ending for team that took its foot off the gas after the opening period. This marked the second time the Sabres have blown a four-or-more goal lead in team history. The other time was a 10-4 loss to Calgary on March 12, 1988.' … [Read more...] about Artturi Lehkonen’s late goal caps Avalanche’s 5-goal rally in 5-4 win over the Sabres
'An All-Time Sabres Loss': Buffalo's Blown 4-0 Lead To Avalanche Draws Flurry Of Reactions
'Needless to say, the reactions on social media weren’t too kind to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about ‘An All-Time Sabres Loss’: Buffalo’s Blown 4-0 Lead To Avalanche Draws Flurry Of Reactions
Sabres unable to hold off Colorado in one-goal loss
'The Buffalo Sabres scored four times in the opening period, but surrendered five straight goals that allowed the Colorado Avalanche to win 5-4 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold off Colorado in one-goal loss
Opinion: Sabres suffer their worst home loss in franchise history
'All the hard work we saw in the first period to score four goals all went out the window in the final 40 minutes. Buffalo has not scored in five of the last six periods and quite frankly, have looked pathetic while doing it.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres suffer their worst home loss in franchise history
Ruff: Sabres need to rethink offensive process
'"Really the whole focus for us is creating more offense, and when we do create the opportunities, finishing. Focus at yesterday's practice, coaches meetings for a couple days, that we've lost too many games just due to the fact we haven't finished. So if you look at where our offense is that, most of it has been driven a lot by our defenseman. I think there are some things we … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres need to rethink offensive process
4 check: A home loss like no other, Sabres squander 4-goal lead to extend 4-game skid
'Tuesday night’s 5-4 collapse against the Colorado Avalanche extended Buffalo’s worst skid of the season so far. A fourth loss in a row sent fans slumping home with the same defeated feeling that has permeated the longest postseason drought in NHL history. Even after watching an entirely new episode in the series.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: A home loss like no other, Sabres squander 4-goal lead to extend 4-game skid
Avalanche score 5 straight to edge Sabres
'Tage Thompson scored twice, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 38 saves for the Sabres (11-12-2), who have lost four straight.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche score 5 straight to edge Sabres
Ruff 'humbled' to reach 1,800-game milestone as NHL coach
'“I really just approach it game by game,” Ruff said. “I think I've been fortunate. I've been lucky to have the job I've had and play for the teams and coach the teams I have. Been humbled by that opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff ‘humbled’ to reach 1,800-game milestone as NHL coach
'We need to be better' | Sabres surrender early lead in loss to Avalanche
'“It wasn’t a good enough effort from any of the guys in this room, honestly,” Alex Tuch said. “We just need to be better. Call it a learning experience, honestly, just don’t forget how this feels because it sucks. We didn’t want to lose multiple games in a row, let alone four now."' … [Read more...] about ‘We need to be better’ | Sabres surrender early lead in loss to Avalanche