Sabres take on the Devils after shootout win (AP) Devils Host Buffalo in Regular-Season Home Finale | Preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 11, 2023
Observations: Sabres stay alive in playoff chase with shootout win over Rangers
'“It means a lot, honestly,” said Tuch. “Keep battling, each and every day. The whole season obviously hasn’t gone our way. We’re on the outside looking in, but we’re still working. We’re still pushing. Until we’re out, we’re not gonna stop. … We’re just focused on tomorrow night. It was a good start to four games in five days, but it’s a start. We’ve got to get ready for … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres stay alive in playoff chase with shootout win over Rangers
Sabres notebook: Prospects in Rochester preparing for playoff hockey with Amerks
'The Amerks officially qualified for the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Playoffs and sit second in the North Division after winning both of their games over the weekend. They’re 7-0-3 in their last 10 and hold a one-point lead over third-place Syracuse with three games to go, beginning Friday night in Rochester against Belleville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Prospects in Rochester preparing for playoff hockey with Amerks
Where Sabres stand in wild-card race after shootout win and remaining schedules
'Here are the NHL wild-card standings for the Eastern Conference after Monday's games.' … [Read more...] about Where Sabres stand in wild-card race after shootout win and remaining schedules
Tuesday's New York Coverage
Rangers’ shootout loss another missed opportunity in standings chase (New York Post) Chris Kreider’s new level of ‘confidence’ propelling him to elite status (New York Post) Ryan Lindgren third Rangers defenseman named Steven McDonald Award winner (New York Post) Rangers' Mika Zibanejad isn't fixated on scoring 40th goal (Newsday) Rangers' Jimmy Vesey nominated for … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Mittelstadt rallies Sabres to 3-2 win over Rangers in SO
'“We kept battling and battling and found a way to win,″ Mittelstadt said. ”We’re just going to keep playing hard, stick together and keep going.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt rallies Sabres to 3-2 win over Rangers in SO
Sabres' playoff hopes remain alive following shootout win over Rangers
'Coupled with a regulation loss by the New York Islanders and an overtime loss by the Florida Panthers, the Sabres managed to stay alive in their chase for a Wild Card spot with three games remaining in the regular season schedule. After Monday's results, Buffalo trails the Panthers by five points, sits four points back of the Islanders, and three points back of the Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff hopes remain alive following shootout win over Rangers
Opinion: The Sabres never gave up and overcame a third period deficit to stave off playoff elimination
'Granato really leaned on his best players hard. Rasmus Dahlin played 30:40, Mattias Samuelsson 28:19, Henri Jokiharju 25:56 and Owen Power 25:37. That kept Ilya Lyubushkin (7:47) and Riley Stillman (6:30) seated for most of the game. Those two played two shifts in the third period and overtime. Alex Tuch played 23:33 while Granato went to three lines.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres never gave up and overcame a third period deficit to stave off playoff elimination
Craig Anderson selected as Sabres' nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy
'Anderson won the award back in the 2016-17 season as a member of the Ottawa Senators. Don Luce (1974-75) and Pat LaFontaine (1994-94) also won the Masterton Trophy as members of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson selected as Sabres’ nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy
Sabres playoff 'hope' lives to see another day
'Casey Mittelstadt carried the Sabres to its 3-2 win over the New York Rangers. Middlestadt gave Buffalo the goal to tie it up and the deciding factor in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres playoff ‘hope’ lives to see another day
Sabres stave off elimination with shootout win against Rangers
'Winning for the fifth time in six games, Buffalo (40-32-7) moved within four points of the last wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Trying to hold off the longest postseason drought in NHL history from extending to a 12th season, the Sabres avoided elimination Monday with losses by the New York Islanders (91 points) and Florida Panthers (92 points). The Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Sabres stave off elimination with shootout win against Rangers
Craig Anderson is Buffalo’s Masterton Trophy nominee
'In his 20th NHL season, Anderson has compiled a 10-11-2 record with a .908 save percentage and 3.07 goals-against average. He is 27-23-4 with a .902 SV% and 3.09 GAA across two seasons with the Sabres. The veteran among four goalies on Buffalo’s roster, Anderson has taken on a mentorship role for rookies Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson is Buffalo’s Masterton Trophy nominee
Sabres rally past Rangers for shootout win, gain in Eastern wild card
'"Obviously, we're looking [at the standings]," Mittelstadt said. "It's a lie if someone says we're not. We want to know where we stand. We're going to check that and let's move on to tomorrow. We've got a big one tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Rangers for shootout win, gain in Eastern wild card
Levi outduels Shesterkin in shootout thriller
'"I definitely feel it, but I choose not to focus on it," Levi said of the pressure-packed situation that he finds himself in just weeks after leaving school. "I just go out and have fun, stop pucks, and let all that stuff kind of take care of itself. I'm just trying to be as good as I can for the guys."' … [Read more...] about Levi outduels Shesterkin in shootout thriller
Anderson selected as Sabres' nominee for Masterton Trophy
'Nominees from each of the NHL's 32 clubs are selected by local chapters of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The winner will be announced during NHL Awards on June 26.' … [Read more...] about Anderson selected as Sabres’ nominee for Masterton Trophy