'The Sabres had just five shots on goal in the first period but finished the game with a 41-34 advantage as they poured 17 shots at the Edmonton net in the second period and 19 more in the third -- when they outshot the Oilers, 19-7 but couldn't dent the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Frustration continues as scorers battle but can’t produce in Edmonton
Archives for January 2025
Inside the NHL: It's been a bumpy ride in Edmonton for Jeff Skinner in wake of Sabres' buyout
'The Sabres bought out Skinner during draft weekend in June in Las Vegas and it’s going to be painful for a while. He’s only costing them a shade over $1.4 million this year but the figure jumps to $4.4 million next season and $6.4 million in 2026-27 before dropping to $2.4 million for the final three seasons. He’s not off their cap until the 2030-31 season. It’s Cody Hodgson … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s been a bumpy ride in Edmonton for Jeff Skinner in wake of Sabres’ buyout
Sunday's Edmonton Coverage
From worst to first, Edmonton Oilers reach top of midseason mountain (Edmonton Sun) Oilers show 'mental resiliency' in tough climb to top spot (CP) 'Hopefully we can run with it': Oilers grab Pacific lead with win over Sabres (Sportsnet) Game Recap: Oilers 3, Sabres 2 (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Edmonton Coverage
Nugent-Hopkins scores twice, Oilers edge Sabres 3-2 without McDavid
'Sabres: Reimer was making his first start for the Sabres since Jan. 4. He came into the game with a 1-5-1 record this season. Two of those losses were with the Ducks, who briefly claimed him on waivers from Buffalo in October before the Sabres reclaimed him in November.' … [Read more...] about Nugent-Hopkins scores twice, Oilers edge Sabres 3-2 without McDavid
Sabres trail just once, but lose in Edmonton
'The Buffalo Sabres had a chance to split the Pacific Northwest four-game road trip with a win in Edmonton on Saturday. Unfortunately, the team only ever trailed during the most important part of the game - the last of it. The Oilers hung on to win 3-2 over the blue and gold inside Rogers Place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trail just once, but lose in Edmonton
Opinion: Sabres again prove they can't score in loss to Edmonton
'Buffalo had 36 shots in the final 40 minutes and scored once. In the first eight minutes of the seconds they had 14 shots. They had nine shots on a power play that produced a goal five seconds after it was over. Dylan Cozens battled extremely hard in front of the net and got it back to the point to Owen Power. He found Jiri Kulich open in the right circle and he ripped a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres again prove they can’t score in loss to Edmonton
Sabres defy NHL trend, losing more often than not when scoring first
'Surrendering the lead twice, the Sabres kept pace with the Chicago Blackhawks for the most blown-lead losses in the league with 19, which exceeds Buffalo’s season win total.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defy NHL trend, losing more often than not when scoring first
Nugent-Hopkins scores twice, Oilers edge Sabres
'“The first period wasn’t good enough, and then we started playing a little bit more,” said Kulich, whose team outshot the Oilers 19-7 in the third period. “The only thing we needed was a goal, and it didn’t go in.”' … [Read more...] about Nugent-Hopkins scores twice, Oilers edge Sabres
Overturned goal spoils Sabres' comeback effort in loss to Oilers
'“I think it was pretty obvious,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think it’s just another way – I mean, we’ve seen it, almost every way of losing a game this year. Heartbreaking, but I think when you look at it, it’s probably the right call.”' … [Read more...] about Overturned goal spoils Sabres’ comeback effort in loss to Oilers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Rosen’s hat trick powers Amerks to 6-3 win in chaotic clash with WWlf Pack (Amerks.com) Wolf Pack doubled up by Americans 6-3 in wild affair (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Notebook: Ryan McLeod back in lineup against old team; Jason Zucker, Rasmus Dahlin uncertain
'McLeod has 10 goals and 14 assists for the Sabres and is on pace to shatter the career highs of 12 goals and 30 points he set last year for the Oilers, whom he played 105 games for between the regular season and playoffs as Edmonton advanced all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ryan McLeod back in lineup against old team; Jason Zucker, Rasmus Dahlin uncertain
Sabres’ Ryan McLeod practices, ready to return from injury
'“I’m confident he’ll play,” Ruff told reporters after McLeod participated in Friday’s practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan McLeod practices, ready to return from injury
Saturday's Edmonton Coverage
Oilers host the Sabres after Hyman’s 2-goal showing (AP) Pre-Game REPORT: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Edmonton Coverage
Practice Report | McLeod returns, expected to play Saturday in Edmonton
'“Definitely a game I want to play,” he said. “So, yeah, excited to get back in for it.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | McLeod returns, expected to play Saturday in Edmonton
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks blanked by Bruins in Providence (Amerks.com) DiPietro, P-Bruins post third straight shutout in win over Americans (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage