'The Sabres had leads of 2-0 and 3-1 in this game, and it didn't matter. Their winless streak hit 10 games (0-7-3), and this was the third defeat they've suffered in that run where they led a game by multiple goals. They've scored first in six of the last seven games – and lost them all.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winless streak hits 10 as Leafs roar back for 5-3 victory
Archives for December 16, 2024
Sabres’ streak hits 10 games with loss to Maple Leafs: ‘Toughest solve I’ve been around’
'But right now, in the midst of the Sabres’ stunning 10-game winless skid (0-7-3), he said he’s “almost at a loss for words.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ streak hits 10 games with loss to Maple Leafs: ‘Toughest solve I’ve been around’
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Tavares' hat trick, Domi's first goal of season push Maple Leafs past Sabres (Toronto Sun) Leafs Takeaways: On Tavares, Domi and an offensive punch that can continue after win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Leafs Notes: Gigantic goalie Hildeby must walk taller to stand out in NHL (Toronto Sun) The natural: John Tavares closes out Leafs’ win over Sabres with three straight goals … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Tavares registers 14th career hat trick, Maple Leafs roar back to down lowly Sabres
'Jack Quinn, with two, and Alex Tuch replied for Buffalo (11-16-4), which led 2-0 and 3-1 with both teams playing the second half of a back-to-back. JJ Peterka had two assists.' … [Read more...] about Tavares registers 14th career hat trick, Maple Leafs roar back to down lowly Sabres
'The toughest solve I've been around': Ruff laments Sabres' disastrous run
'"They really came hard after us," said Ruff, the 2006 winner of the Jack Adams Award as the NHL coach of the year now in his second stint with Buffalo. "We couldn't win enough battles down low. I thought some of our puck decisions got us in trouble."' … [Read more...] about ‘The toughest solve I’ve been around’: Ruff laments Sabres’ disastrous run
Sabres drop 10th game in-a-row in Toronto
'The Buffalo Sabres' latest winless streak has reached double-digits.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 10th game in-a-row in Toronto
Opinion: Sabres blow another two-goal lead, lose in Toronto
'Just 28 seconds after Robertson’s goal, Henri Jokiharju takes a penalty. That’s another thing we see quite often from this team, make a mistake, give up a goal and then help the other team build the momentum even stronger by heading to the penalty box. You knew the Maple Leafs would score on the power play and 53 seconds later, it was tied. Now the Sabres are in full panic and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow another two-goal lead, lose in Toronto
Sabres’ 10-game winless streak is NHL’s longest this season
'Buffalo’s 0-7-3 record over the past three weeks marks the seventh 10-game winless streak in franchise history. This is the third time the Sabres have gone 10 games without a victory during their postseason drought that is now going on 14 seasons. The Sabres set an NHL record with an 18-game winless streak in 2020-21, and had a 14-game winless run during the 2014-15 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 10-game winless streak is NHL’s longest this season
Tavares scores natural hat trick, Maple Leafs rally past Sabres
'Jack Quinn scored twice, and Devon Levi made 36 saves for the Sabres (11-16-4), who are 0-7-3 in their past 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Tavares scores natural hat trick, Maple Leafs rally past Sabres
Ruff says 'it's on me to solve' Sabres recent play
'“I’m almost lost for words,” the 64-year-old said. “Obviously, it’s on me to solve this. This is the toughest solve I’ve been around. But it is on me to get these guys in the right place, to win a hockey game. Nobody else. Just me.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff says ‘it’s on me to solve’ Sabres recent play
Maple Leafs tilt ice in comeback win over Sabres
'Several encouraging developments, including Jack Quinn finding his scoring touch with two goals and Devon Levi making key saves, helped Buffalo build 2-0 and 3-1 leads. But the Sabres couldn’t survive Toronto’s surge – which included a John Tavares hat trick – or prevent their winless streak from extending to 10 games (0-7-3).' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs tilt ice in comeback win over Sabres