No urgency, no secondary scoring among problems in Maple Leafs' loss to Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Sun) Team defence, scoring depth emerges as bigger problems for Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs say they'll change their ways after failure to respond to Liljegren incident (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs’ losing streak reaches four games despite another Matthews hat trick … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 5, 2023
Sabres survive Matthews' third hat trick of the season, down Maple Leafs 6-4
'"Even if they scored, we didn't let them get too much momentum," Tuch said. "We didn't sit back and whine and complain. We just kept playing Sabres hockey."' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive Matthews’ third hat trick of the season, down Maple Leafs 6-4
Sabres outrace Maple Leafs in back-and-forth game
'Alex Tuch was one of five different goal scorers for the Sabres on the night, as he netted two goal in the victory. Meanwhile, Buffalo survived a hat-trick another performance on Saturday Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews to secure the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outrace Maple Leafs in back-and-forth game
Sabres overcome Matthews hat trick, edge Maple Leafs
'"[Our effort tonight] was a reflection of a lot of anger,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “I'm not speaking just for myself. The room took it to heart. They were disappointed to be below their standard and they rose to it tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome Matthews hat trick, edge Maple Leafs
Tuch scores twice in 3rd period as Sabres win back-and-forth affair in Toronto
'Tuch deflected a Rasmus Dahlin shot to break a 4-4 tie with 7:12 remaining in the third period, then turned in a dominant effort on an end-to-end rush to score an empty-net goal and seal a 6-4 victory for the Sabres inside Scotiabank Arena.' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores twice in 3rd period as Sabres win back-and-forth affair in Toronto
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Tokarski backstops Amerks to shootout win in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch downed by Amerks, 5-4, in shootout (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 4, 2023
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs take losing streak into home matchup with the Sabres (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Observations: Flyers have the answer against the goatheads as Sabres bumble through ugly defeat
'The Sabres (5-6) saw their modest two-game winning streak snapped and earned plenty of well-deserved boos from the announced crowd of 16,612. They fell to 12-2-1 in their black and red sweaters – and both regulation losses are to the Flyers. Philly (5-5-1) posted a 4-0 victory here in January on a night when Ersson got his first NHL shutout.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Flyers have the answer against the goatheads as Sabres bumble through ugly defeat
Inside the NHL: Sabres doing a fine job massaging the roster rules with Zach Benson, Matt Savoie
'The timing of everything here fits very nicely. The Sabres can stretch out Benson and Savoie’s stints in the NHL until early December – just when Team Canada’s World Juniors evaluation camp opens in Oakville, Ont., from Dec. 10-13. If both players are loaned by the Sabres to the camp and play in the tournament in Sweden, that would take them to early January. By then, maybe … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres doing a fine job massaging the roster rules with Zach Benson, Matt Savoie
Sabres fall behind early in loss to Flyers; Mattias Samuelsson leaves with injury
'Ninety-one seconds into Friday’s game, they trailed 2-0. The Flyers had two shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early in loss to Flyers; Mattias Samuelsson leaves with injury
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin wants to wear neck guard again
'Dahlin wore a guard early in Wednesday’s 5-2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers but took it off because he felt warm and uncomfortable. Sabres defensemen Connor Clifton and Henri Jokiharju sported protection during Friday’s morning skate. Jokiharju kept it on for the Sabres’ 5-1 loss to the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin wants to wear neck guard again
Sabres prospect Matt Savoie excelling with Amerks during conditioning loan
'Savoie, 19, has fit in nicely, establishing himself as one of the Amerks’ top scoring threats while showcasing the talents that made him the ninth overall pick in 2022. Staying in Rochester would likely buoy the forward’s development.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie excelling with Amerks during conditioning loan
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Banged-up Flyers get off to a hot start, roll Sabres, 5-1, in Buffalo (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers back Tortorella's message, jump Sabres for needed win (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers Roll to Win Over Sabres (WENJ-FM) Postgame 5: Offense, Ersson Lift Flyers to 5-1 win in Buffalo (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Brink has a goal and assist as the Flyers beat Sabres 5-1 to snap a 3-game skid
'“I thought there was enough generated to get breaks and the question would be, did you earn the break,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We could have scored, but let’s face it, we didn’t play the way we needed to play.”' … [Read more...] about Brink has a goal and assist as the Flyers beat Sabres 5-1 to snap a 3-game skid
Sabres doomed by quick Philadelphia start
'The Philadelphia Flyers were able to split their home-and-home series with the Buffalo Sabres with a 5-1 victory on Friday night at KeyBank Center, thanks to a quick start that included a goal just over a minute into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doomed by quick Philadelphia start