Jake Allen holds the fort again, Canadiens record second straight win (Montreal Gazette) About Last Night: Allen, Gallagher show Sabres kids how it's done (Montreal Gazette) In the fight for the number 1 position, Allen has not said his last word (Journal de Montreal) David Savard “ready to do anything for the team” (Journal de Montreal) “If you're not a good person, you're … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 24, 2023
Jake Allen stops 36 shots as Canadiens beat Sabres 3-1
'“We had some chances, a lot from outside,” Skinner said. “We just needed a little bit more urgency, I think ... it doesn’t matter unless you score, so we’ve got to find a way to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Jake Allen stops 36 shots as Canadiens beat Sabres 3-1
Sabres finish homestand with loss to Montreal
'Once again, the Buffalo Sabres fell behind early and were not able to overcome their deficit, losing 3-1 to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish homestand with loss to Montreal
The Sabres allow Jake Allen to steal the show
'The Sabres weren’t as good defensively on Monday as they were on Saturday, but they were OK and when they did break down, Eric Comrie made some good saves. They also covered up for each other to take two huge scoring chances away from the Canadiens on breakaways. They can thank Mattias Samuelsson and Zemgus Girgensons for that.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres allow Jake Allen to steal the show
Buffalo Sabres end their four-game homestand with a loss to the Montreal Canadiens
'Both Eric Comrie and Montreal's Jake Allen had good performances in the net tonight. But the Canadiens were able to slip a shot through the legs of Comrie, early in the third to take the lead. The Sabres could not answer back.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres end their four-game homestand with a loss to the Montreal Canadiens
Sabres lose another one at home, 3-1 against Canadiens
'The Sabres have given up the opening goal and each of its four losses.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose another one at home, 3-1 against Canadiens
Allen makes 36 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres
'“I thought their goaltender played real well tonight,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “I would say that we didn’t get to the net with enough conviction, enough conviction and determination. That was for me pretty evident, I guess. We generated chances. I think we had 11 power-play shots. I thought the power play actually did some decent things and didn’t score, but 5-on-5 we … [Read more...] about Allen makes 36 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres
Skinner scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Canadiens
'“This team and this group will score,” Granato said. “Yeah, it’s frustrating tonight. You had numerous chances that they didn’t convert on. But I do think, as I said, when you’re struggling to score, go to the net more. Be willing to score maybe the ugly one, the grittier one. And that’s how you resolve it.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Canadiens
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks host annual 'Meet the Players' night (WHAM-TV) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 23, 2023
Sabres loan Matt Savoie to Rochester on conditioning assignment
'Savoie is not eligible to be assigned to Rochester due to the NHL/CHL agreement with Canadian junior teams, and must play in either the NHL or with the Wenatchee (Wash.) Wild of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Matt Savoie to Rochester on conditioning assignment
Mike Harrington: Five games into the season, Sabres find their blueprint and now have to repeat it
'The Islanders game was the blueprint. It was the frenetic pace, the passion and the purpose the Sabres have to show every night.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Five games into the season, Sabres find their blueprint and now have to repeat it
Sabres send prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester on conditioning loan
'Savoie, 19, hasn’t played since injuring his elbow and shoulder Sept. 18 in the finale of the Prospects Challenge. He has been on injured reserved all season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester on conditioning loan
Monday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens take on the Sabres following overtime win (AP) MTL@BUF: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres send Savoie to Rochester on conditioning loan
'Savoie sustained an upper-body injury during the opening shift of Buffalo’s Prospects Challenge finale against Pittsburgh on Sept. 18. He started the regular season on injured reserve and has been practicing with the Sabres since Oct. 6.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Savoie to Rochester on conditioning loan
The Sabres Report - Oct 22, 2023
Sabres' persistence pays off, Jeff Skinner's goal sparks offense in 3-1 win
''“I stand up here a lot and I back our guys a lot because they’re a very determined group,” said Sabres coach Don Granato, who has guided Buffalo to a 7-3 record against the Islanders since March 2021. “They care. And when we bring things to their attention, they work to do it. They knew tonight they needed to have a better game and they knew exactly how they could have a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ persistence pays off, Jeff Skinner’s goal sparks offense in 3-1 win