'They’re low-scoring affairs with a certain level of physicality, and they’re starting to come with higher-pressure stakes and an extra edge, as the season goes from a matter of months to a matter of weeks. Such was the case Saturday at KeyBank Center, in a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Montreal rallies in third period to top Sabres but ‘these are the types of games we want to be in.’
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Sabres wing Jack Quinn finds scoring pace on second line
'“They both make the players around them better,” Quinn said. “Me, being a bit of a shooter and getting to open pockets to shoot, playing with them helps a lot, because they are always able to make those kinds of plays.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres wing Jack Quinn finds scoring pace on second line
Inside the NHL: Sabres goalie Alex Lyon reveals admiration for Dominik Hasek
'"I think one thing I'm good at is the goalie position is a lot about being in structure," Lyon said. "And then when you have to deviate from structure, you've got to know when and where that line is. Hasek was the best at that, obviously. I think a lot of people think that he wasn't calculated, but I always felt everything that he did was incredibly calculated. So I … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres goalie Alex Lyon reveals admiration for Dominik Hasek
Sabres blow late lead, lose tight game to Canadiens: ‘A matter of inches’
'On Saturday, like most nights over the last seven weeks, it felt like the Sabres would find a way to triumph. Rookie center Noah Ostlund’s power-play goal 18:56 into the second period put them up 2-1, their first lead of the night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose tight game to Canadiens: ‘A matter of inches’
Why did the Sabres bounce back?
'Having three goaltenders on a team isn't always ideal; just ask the Montreal Canadiens, for example. But in Buffalo, the trio of Alex Lyon, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and Colten Ellis has delivered. Too bad for Quebec native Devon Levi, forced to continue his career with the AHL affiliate in Rochester. Lyon, in particular, seems to be in excellent form. He's riding a 10-game … [Read more...] about Why did the Sabres bounce back?
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
Hidden Game: Cole Caufield's two third-period goals the difference in comeback win at Buffalo (Montreal Gazette) The Canadiens take down the team of the moment (Journal de Montreal) "The biggest period of the season" (Journal de Montreal) The man for the big occasion: Cole Caufield led the charge for the Canadiens (Journal de Montreal) Cole Caufield: the first since Guy … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Cole Caufield scores twice, leads Canadiens to 4-2 win over Sabres
'Owen Power and Noah Ostlund scored for the Sabres who had a five-game win streak snapped. Alex Lyon made 27 saves.' … [Read more...] about Cole Caufield scores twice, leads Canadiens to 4-2 win over Sabres
Sabres' trade plans revealed amid historic hot streak
'"The injuries to Michael Kesselring and Conor Timmins have tested Buffalo’s defensive depth," Fairburn writes. "Both of them should be fully healthy after the Olympic break, but injuries have forced the Sabres’ top-four defensemen to play heavy minutes lately. Adding another depth defenseman capable of playing a physical style would help them in their push for the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ trade plans revealed amid historic hot streak
Why Sabres trading or keeping Alex Tuch is a tricky decision
'"Buffalo is a very strong team this year and I think they have a real chance to make noise in the playoffs, but I don’t think it’d handcuff them all that much to move Tuch for a longer-term piece," wrote Mike Gould of Daily Faceoff. "Tuch is a well-regarded veteran, but if you talk to enough Sabres fans, you’ll come away with the strong impression that his reputation surpasses … [Read more...] about Why Sabres trading or keeping Alex Tuch is a tricky decision
Caufield leads Canadiens 4-2 comeback against Sabres
'Cole Caufield scored a pair of goals in the third period, including the eventual game-winning goal, to provide the Montreal Canadiens with a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Caufield leads Canadiens 4-2 comeback against Sabres
Montreal squeaks past Buffalo 4-2 to also pass them in the standings
'This was just one of those 50/50 games that lately have been going Buffalo’s way, this one didn’t. Montreal’s points percentage went up to .627 while vaulting them from Wild Card No. 1 in the Eastern Conference to second place in the Atlantic Division. Had Buffalo won, they’d be in second right now, but the Sabres at .620 are now Wild Card No. 1. The Detroit Red Wings lost 5-0 … [Read more...] about Montreal squeaks past Buffalo 4-2 to also pass them in the standings
Hasek happy Sabres wanted to make a movie about him
'“I’m very excited about this movie and they informed me about two or three years ago that the Sabres wanted to produce a movie about me and I say, ‘OK’ so they came to the Czech Republic, they talked to people from my childhood, they talked to my parents, they talked to my teammates and now I get to see a movie about myself and I’m very excited.”' … [Read more...] about Hasek happy Sabres wanted to make a movie about him
Sabres lose in 3rd period to fall out of 3rd place in division
'Losing for just the fifth time in 25 games, Buffalo dropped below Montreal into fourth place in the Atlantic Division standings. The Sabres have 67 points through 54 games, tied with the Bruins atop the wild-card standings in the Eastern Conference, and the Canadiens have 69 points in 56 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in 3rd period to fall out of 3rd place in division
Caufield scores twice in 3rd, Canadiens rally past Sabres
'Owen Power and Noah Ostlund scored for the Sabres (31-18-5), whose five-game winning streak ended. Alex Lyon, who had won his past 10 starts, made 27 saves.' … [Read more...] about Caufield scores twice in 3rd, Canadiens rally past Sabres
Sabres' win streak snapped with tight loss to Canadiens
'“That was a really good, competitive game, Ruff said. “They had a few pockets of good shifts there in the third period that got us on our heels a little bit. I thought we recovered from that. I thought we had a great push in the second period. But we just didn’t quite make them pay for some of the mistakes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak snapped with tight loss to Canadiens