Road warriors return (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets take on the Sabres after overtime win (AP) Gameday: Sabres at Jets (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Archives for March 2025
Old patterns won't go away as Sabres fall in Minnesota
'For the 22nd time this season, the Sabres gave up three or more goals in a period on Saturday. For the 24th time, they gave up an empty-net goal – which is now one shy of an NHL record.' … [Read more...] about Old patterns won’t go away as Sabres fall in Minnesota
Inside the NHL: Boston performance reminds you of Owen Power's top billing
'Then you see games like Monday’s overtime win in Boston and remember what all the fuss was about heading into the 2021 draft. Power had a goal and two assists in the game, including the shot that Alex Tuch tipped home for the game-winner, and posted his second three-point game of the season.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Boston performance reminds you of Owen Power’s top billing
Sunday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild defeat Sabres for third win in a row, each tied to the goaltending of Filip Gustavsson (Minnesota Star Tribune) Wild’s second-period salvo sinks Sabres (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Minnesota Coverage
Wild use 3-goal second period to beat Sabres 4-1
'JJ Peterka scored and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 17 shots for Buffalo, which lost its second straight game and is 3-8-1 in its past 12 outings.' … [Read more...] about Wild use 3-goal second period to beat Sabres 4-1
Sabres suffer another multi-goal loss at Minnesota
'On Saturday afternoon, the Buffalo Sabres were did in by a forgettable second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer another multi-goal loss at Minnesota
Opinion: Sabres find out in Minnesota that 50 good minutes won't win you a game
'In this game the Sabres hurt themselves as they had 56 shot attempts, but only hit the net 21 times.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres find out in Minnesota that 50 good minutes won’t win you a game
Gustavsson makes 20 saves, Wild defeat Sabres
'“I thought we played a model first period,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We didn’t make ‘em pay; we could have made ‘em pay, and then we get caught on a little bit of a long shift to start the second. Our ‘D’ didn’t get off the ice. I think when you’re going back slow, we didn’t find coverage right away, didn’t get to the puck and they just kind of set the tone for the … [Read more...] about Gustavsson makes 20 saves, Wild defeat Sabres
Sabres unable to overcome 2nd-period mistakes in Minnesota
'“We got caught in a little bit of a long shift right off the start of the second,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “Our D didn’t get off the ice and I think when you’re going back slow, we didn’t find coverage right away, didn’t get to the puck. That kind of set the tone for the period.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome 2nd-period mistakes in Minnesota
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Ostlund’s hat trick powers Amerks past Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch Downed By Amerks, 4-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
After trade to Sabres organization, Erik Brannstrom thriving in Rochester
'Instead of serving as the sixth or seventh defenseman – “If you make a mistake, you’re out of the lineup,” Amerks assistant coach Nathan Paetsch said of the role in the NHL – he can showcase the slick skill set that made him the 15th overall pick in 2017.' … [Read more...] about After trade to Sabres organization, Erik Brannstrom thriving in Rochester
Saturday's Minnesota Coverage
Minnesota plays Buffalo following Boldy’s 2-goal showing (AP) Preview: Wild vs. Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Dunne scores lone goal in 2-1 loss to Checkers (Amerks.com) Smith Shines as Checkers Edge Amerks 2-1 (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres takeaways: Own goal that foiled late power play is another bizarre tale for a lost season
'How about an own goal into your empty net just when you were getting a two-man advantage to try to tie the score in a game?' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Own goal that foiled late power play is another bizarre tale for a lost season
Utah's Logan Cooley understands the impact Sabres vet Jason Zucker can have
'“He was awesome, absolutely incredible, for me,” Cooley said Thursday in Delta Center prior to the Sabres’ game against the Utah Hockey Club. “I remember our first trip, I’m nervous just getting on the plane, and he invited me to sit next to him. He made me feel comfortable on the ice and off the ice. We had so much fun together. He’s such a big part of helping me become an … [Read more...] about Utah’s Logan Cooley understands the impact Sabres vet Jason Zucker can have