Kings celebrate Anze Kopitar before Sabres rally to spoil the party (Los Angeles Daily News) Kings honor Kopitar’s career milestones in special pregame ceremony (NHL.com) McLellan takes responsibility for Kings’ ongoing struggles (NHL.com) 1/24 Final - Kings 3, Sabres 5 (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 25, 2024
JJ Peterka has two goals as Buffalo Sabres rally for 5-3 victory over Los Angeles Kings
'It was Buffalo’s first win in 14 games this season when trailing by at least two goals after the first period.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka has two goals as Buffalo Sabres rally for 5-3 victory over Los Angeles Kings
Sabres erase early deficit, take down Kings
'The Buffalo Sabres put a degrading loss to Anaheim in the rearview on Wednesday evening, as the blue and gold played comeback against the Los Angeles Kings. Down 3-1 after 20-minutes, the Sabres enjoyed the next four goals of the game en route to a 5-3 final inside Crypto.com Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase early deficit, take down Kings
Opinion: Sabres did complete turnaround, beat Kings with four unanswered goals
'There was no excuse for this team not to beat the Ducks, but they were a complete no show. On Wednesday, it was like a whole new team showed up as the work ethic was there, the shot mentality was there and they didn’t let a two goal deficit detour them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres did complete turnaround, beat Kings with four unanswered goals
Sabres score 4 straight, rally past Kings
'“We knew last night was probably one of our worst games,” Peterka said. “We wanted to play a different game. Going down wasn’t what we planned. Sticking to our game plan and forechecking hard [was], and that’s what guys did.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 straight, rally past Kings
Peterka's career-best night fuels Sabres' comeback victory in LA
'“I think everyone was kind of pissed off from last night,” Peterka said. “I think nobody played the game he wants to play, and we know also that we can be way better than that.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s career-best night fuels Sabres’ comeback victory in LA
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Evaluating the Amerks at the halfway point (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday's Los Angeles Coverage
Los Angeles hosts Buffalo in a non-conference matchup (AP) LA Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres: How to Watch (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Observations: Sabres embarrass themselves in loss to lowly Ducks
'There are losses, there are poor performances and then there are abject disasters like the one we saw in the first game of their California road trip. Don't let a futile late rally confuse the issue.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres embarrass themselves in loss to lowly Ducks
For the Thompsons and Johnsons, Sabres-Ducks matchup becomes father-son affair
'“Hey, it’s game day. It’s business. It’s getting ready,” a smiling Brent Thompson told The Buffalo News prior to the game. “We’re here to win. And he’s got the same thought on his side. He wants to win. We’re a competitive family. It would be nice bragging rights in the summer.”' … [Read more...] about For the Thompsons and Johnsons, Sabres-Ducks matchup becomes father-son affair
Wednesday's Anaheim Coverage
Jakob Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres to snap skid (Orange County Register) Recap: Silfverberg Scores Twice as Ducks Down Sabres in Zellweger's Debut (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage
Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres 4-2 to halt 3-game losing streak
'While the Sabres looked sluggish and shaky in their first game after traveling to the West Coast, the Ducks looked energized despite playing their third game in four days.' … [Read more...] about Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres 4-2 to halt 3-game losing streak
Sabres doubled up by Ducks
'The home side opened the scoring less than six-minutes into the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Ducks
Opinion: Sabres put in six minutes of effort, which spells loss in Anaheim
'It’s pretty bad when the national announcers from ESPN call out the effort of your team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres put in six minutes of effort, which spells loss in Anaheim
Granato believes Sabres' offense will come back with time
'"He gave me confidence by his daily routine a year ago. The practice intensity, the focus, ability to learn, the speed of learning. Those are all signs that pointed to his ability to get back up after maybe a bad game or a lousy performance, his ability to reset," said Sabres head coach Don Granato on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato believes Sabres’ offense will come back with time