'“It’s tough, because you build a game plan and then they get one and we let it turn into two and into three,” Thompson said. “Now we’re in a hole, and it is tough when you are behind and trying to chase your way back into the game.”' … [Read more...] about Red Wings use 3-goal first period to surge past Sabres 3-1
The Sabres Report - Apr 8, 2024
Sabres drop a crucial game in Detroit
'The home side opened the scoring on their first shot, less than a minute in. After some early opportunities for the Sabres following a forced turnover, forward Lucas Raymond came down and wired the opening goal past Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen just 53-seconds in.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop a crucial game in Detroit
Opinion: The Sabres blow another chance when they were getting close to the playoffs
'More than once the Sabres have gotten themselves back into the playoff race and each and every time, they buckled under the pressure.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres blow another chance when they were getting close to the playoffs
Red Wings start fast, defeat Sabres to move into playoff position
'"You see a lot of games where you put that many pucks on the net and a bunch bounce in for you," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "There were a lot of pucks that the goaltender never saw and hit him. We had chances, but we needed one to go in."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings start fast, defeat Sabres to move into playoff position
Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Red Wings
'“Just trying to make too many cute plays,” Thompson said. “We came in, we talked about (how) we wanted to play a direct, hard game, make their D turn around and go get the puck. I thought when we did that, that’s when we had our O-zone (time).' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Red Wings
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Sunday notebook: Amerks suddenly in hunt for division title (TheAHL.com) Amerks outlast Islanders in shootout for sixth straight win (Amerks.com) Recap: Americans 5, Islanders 4 (SO) (BridgeportIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 7, 2024
Mike Harrington: In an utterly wacky season, there are five games left and the Sabres are still alive
'But here we are. Five games to go, starting Sunday in Detroit. And they matter. Teams around them are imploding. Friday’s 4-2 Buffalo win over Philadelphia dropped the Flyers to 0-4-2 in their last six heading into their game Saturday in Columbus. Washington is 0-4-1 in its last five. The Red Wings enter Sunday 1-3-2 in their last six.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In an utterly wacky season, there are five games left and the Sabres are still alive
Inside the NHL: Which Atlantic Division rebuild is finally going to make a playoff breakthrough?
'The Sabres have better personnel than the Wings and Senators, better prospects and have established this season they have far superior goaltending in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi. They might start next season just where they opened this one: As the team most projected to take a big jump. But how many chances will this core get?' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Which Atlantic Division rebuild is finally going to make a playoff breakthrough?
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores critical goal, joins elite company
'Dahlin’s 19th goal this season puts him in elite company. He joined Phil Housley, his first NHL coach, as the only defensemen in franchise history to score 19 or more goals in a campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores critical goal, joins elite company
Sunday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres: Time, TV for game with big playoff implications (Detroit Free Press) How to Watch the Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings - NHL (4/7/24) | Channel, Stream, Preview (Ann Arbor News) Sabres play the Red Wings after Quinn’s 2-goal performance (AP) Preview: Red Wings clash with Sabres at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday afternoon … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres Luukkonen is proud to be the Sabres nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy
'“Being picked to be the guy is huge for me. I’ve worked a lot and it’s great because I love to be here in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Luukkonen is proud to be the Sabres nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy
Greenway returns to practice with Sabres in yellow non-contact jersey
'“He has a chance for tomorrow, but I’ll talk to him now and see where he’s at,” Granato said. “I don’t have enough information to tell you at this point. Obviously, went through practice and now we’ll have that conversation.”' … [Read more...] about Greenway returns to practice with Sabres in yellow non-contact jersey
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Mersch’s 400th pro point leads Amerks past Bruins in overtime (Amerks.com) P-Bruins bested by Americans in overtime (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 6, 2024
Observations: Jack Quinn sparks turnaround, Sabres beat Flyers to stay alive in race
'"We’re a team that never gives up," said Dahlin. "We don’t listen to the outside noise. We’re a strong core in here. We will look at the result once the last game has been played. All we can do is play our best every game."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Jack Quinn sparks turnaround, Sabres beat Flyers to stay alive in race
Sabres Notebook: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets nominations for pair of awards
'Luukkonen was named as the Sabres’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by the members of the Buffalo chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association, and joined defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and forward Alex Tuch as the three nominees for the Rick Martin Memorial Award presented annually by the club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets nominations for pair of awards