'It all started with a bang. Yet it ended with a snivel, and more than a few late frustrations.' … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got to be smarter’: Sabres can’t keep pace with Canadiens offense in 6-2 loss in Game 3
Archives for May 11, 2026
Mike Harrington: There is nothing like Bell Centre, and Sabres have to figure it out fast
'The biggest takeaway, however, was the venue itself. The Bell Centre crowd of 20,962 probably deserved one of the three stars. There were multitudes of red-clad folks swarming outside before the game, with a third viewing screen added so the thousands could get a better view of the game. Inside the hallowed doors of hockey’s mecca (sorry, Toronto), the scene was wild.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There is nothing like Bell Centre, and Sabres have to figure it out fast
Sabres right wing Beck Malenstyn is kept in stitches for Game 3 at Montreal
'Jordan Greenway hit Montreal’s Ivan Demidov early in the second period, and the impact of the hit upended Demidov. On the spiral, Demidov’s skate came down, knocked off Malenstyn’s left glove and clipped Malenstyn’s left hand, between his thumb and wrist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres right wing Beck Malenstyn is kept in stitches for Game 3 at Montreal
4 things that stood out in Sabres' brutal loss to Canadiens in Game 3
'Tage Thompson scored 53 seconds into the game, but then for pretty much the rest of the night, it was as one-sided as a playoff game could be and if not for goalie Alex Lyon, especially during the first two periods, the Canadiens could have scored 10 in this game.' … [Read more...] about 4 things that stood out in Sabres’ brutal loss to Canadiens in Game 3
Sabres implode after fast start in loss to Canadiens, fall behind in series: ‘Some adversity for us’
'After Thompson scored 53 seconds into Sunday’s game in the raucous Bell Centre, they held on for dear life, getting bailed out by goalie Alex Lyon until Alex Newhook tied the game at 15:31.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode after fast start in loss to Canadiens, fall behind in series: ‘Some adversity for us’
Sabres notes: Buffalo changes lineup by inserting Sam Carrick; Beck Malenstyn keeps playing after cut
'“To go all the way to the finals, Game 7, just to see how much the city gets behind the team, it’s pretty special, especially in a market where hockey’s the No. 1 thing,” Carrick told the Times Herald following Saturday’s practice at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Buffalo changes lineup by inserting Sam Carrick; Beck Malenstyn keeps playing after cut
The young Sabres weren't ready for the Bell Centre: "It kind of deflates you."
'"Their amphitheater was on fire. It kind of deflates you. We got a little emotional tonight. We keep saying we have to stay calm. We let our emotions get the better of us."' … [Read more...] about The young Sabres weren’t ready for the Bell Centre: “It kind of deflates you.”
The Sabres blown away by the Canadiens' level of play: "A damn good club"
'"They played better than us. They're such a dangerous team," observed goaltender Alex Lyon. "All four of their lines can contribute. You have to give them credit. It's up to us to try and break out of their system."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres blown away by the Canadiens’ level of play: “A damn good club”
When Lindy Ruff makes boot-boot wit
'Ruff added that Luukkonen has been "extraordinary" so far, even though he lost his number one role this spring. "He's ready and he's been Lyon's biggest supporter," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about When Lindy Ruff makes boot-boot wit
Monday's Montreal Coverage
Cowan: Bell Centre's electric atmosphere amps up Canadiens in Game 3 win (Montreal Gazette) What the Puck: Canadiens fans dare to dream big as Jakub Dobes dominates Sabres (Montreal Gazette) About Last Night: Canadiens can't be lulled into complacency after two lopsided wins (Montreal Gazette) Hidden Game: Canadiens' offence explodes for second consecutive game vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage
Spring of Dobes continues as Canadiens beat Sabres 6-2 to take 2-1 series lead
'Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin replied with a goal and an assist each for Buffalo, which dropped its first road game of the post-season. Alex Lyon stopped 31 shots in his second straight loss.' … [Read more...] about Spring of Dobes continues as Canadiens beat Sabres 6-2 to take 2-1 series lead
Sabres point to lack of discipline, consistency in back-to-back losses to Canadiens
'“I thought we started off really good,” said Thompson, who snapped a seven-game goalless drought dating back to Game 1 of Buffalo’s first-round series against the Boston Bruins. “There were spurts throughout the game where we thought we got to our game and played to our standard, but just not consistent enough.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres point to lack of discipline, consistency in back-to-back losses to Canadiens
Tage Thompson says emotions got better of Sabres in Montreal
'"We gave them life," said Thompson, who scored the game's opening goal only to watch Montreal score the next four to take a 2-1 series lead. "A couple plays we didn't execute on, they capitalized on them. Obviously, the building is pretty rocking, so it's a little deflating. I think we got a little too emotional tonight, too. We talk about it all the time: just staying … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson says emotions got better of Sabres in Montreal
Sabres' Jordan Greenway draws ire for penalty killing without a stick
'Usually when it happens on the penalty kill, the player without a stick stays on the ice and just tries to put his body in the way however he can. On this particular goal, it made Greenway pretty much a traffic cone to be navigated around by Lane Hutson...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway draws ire for penalty killing without a stick
Sabres smoked in Game Three at Montreal
'Tage Thompson set an early tone, but a ferocious Montreal attack made his early goal a distant memory. As the venue shifted to Bell Centre for the first time, the Canadiens defended home ice in a major way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres smoked in Game Three at Montreal