'There are 34 goalies in the NHL who have played at least 15 games this season and Luukkonen has suddenly plummeted to 28th in that group in save percentage (.892) and 32nd in goals-against average (3.12).' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen among lots of goalies struggling to stay above .900
The Sabres Report - Dec 22, 2024
Sabres scratch Rasmus Dahlin following return from injury
'Dahlin returned Friday after missing eight games because of back spasms, skating 27 minutes, 33 seconds in the Sabres’ 6-3 home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres scratch Rasmus Dahlin following return from injury
Sabres have had a lot go wrong over the years. Fan support has never been one of them.
'It may not be the Hub of the Universe or the Athens of America, but it’s a hockey market that proved for years that it can thrive. No palm trees required. Just a better eye in the front office to identify player talent, and the vision behind the bench to lead them to better days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have had a lot go wrong over the years. Fan support has never been one of them.
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Morgan Geekie breaks tie late in third period as Bruins beat slumping Sabres in return to TD Garden (Boston Globe) Bruins bruiser Mark Kastelic has always thrown his weight around. Now he’s also throwing pucks on net. (Boston Globe) Sabres have had a lot go wrong over the years. Fan support has never been one of them. (Boston Globe) Morgan Geekie late goal lifts Bruins to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win
'Sabres: After losing at home to Toronto on Friday, they probably should have been the more tired team, but they took the play to the Bruins for lengthy stretches, especially in the second.' … [Read more...] about Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win
Sabres Extend Losing Streak to 13 Games After Conceding Brutal Late Goal vs. Bruins
'The mistake that led to the go-ahead goal late into the third period was a costly one, and it just about sums up the team's fortunes during their extended losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Extend Losing Streak to 13 Games After Conceding Brutal Late Goal vs. Bruins
Sabres lose in Boston for 13th winless game in-a-row
'A low-event third period looked to be leading to a 3-on-3 overtime, but Boston had other plans. Sam Lafferty took a costly tripping penalty with 3:45 to play, and again at the twilight of a man advantage the Bruins made the Sabres pay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in Boston for 13th winless game in-a-row
Unlucky 13: Sabres’ skid equals playoff drought
'JJ Peterka had a power-play goal in the second period and James Reimer made 16 saves for the Sabres, who have gone 0-10-3 since their last victory on Nov. 23. The Sabres had a 20-19 advantage in shots on goal, but were outshot 8-3 in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Unlucky 13: Sabres’ skid equals playoff drought
Marchand extends point streak to 9, Bruins edge Sabres
'“I thought we deserved better,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We didn’t quite make the ‘next’ play offensively. … I think when it’s going bad, it goes bad.”' … [Read more...] about Marchand extends point streak to 9, Bruins edge Sabres
Late tiebreaker spoils strong Sabres effort in Boston
'“A lot of guys were playing for one another and we hadn’t had that in a long time. Guys were blocking shots, guys were backchecking hard and I think we had a more complete game than we’ve had in the past. Those are a few of the positives to take away.”' … [Read more...] about Late tiebreaker spoils strong Sabres effort in Boston
The Sabres Report - Dec 21, 2024
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Sabres head into matchup with the Bruins on losing streak (AP) Need To Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres' habit of straying from game plans cost them in 12th straight loss: 3 takeaways
'The Sabres’ winless streak reached 12, the longest in the NHL this season, and their 0-9-3 run of futility has them sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They’ve allowed five or more goals in three consecutive games, and they have a negative-26 goal differential in second and third periods since this skid began Nov. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ habit of straying from game plans cost them in 12th straight loss: 3 takeaways
Mike Harrington: There's no holiday spirit downtown as Sabres' skid deepens
'What a miserable way to spend a Friday night in KeyBank Center. A crowd of 18,267 -- the largest since the Opening Night sellout against Los Angeles -- saw a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs but, of course, most of them were happy. The bet here is the building was 80% Leafs fans.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s no holiday spirit downtown as Sabres’ skid deepens
Sabres notes: James Reimer, Devon Levi are options to start against Bruins
'The Sabres would need to assign a waivers-exempt player to Rochester to make room on the roster for Levi. NHL teams cannot place anyone on waivers during its holiday roster freeze, which began Friday at 12 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: James Reimer, Devon Levi are options to start against Bruins
Sabres don’t get breaks against Maple Leafs, lose 12th straight game
'After unraveling in the second period and falling behind 5-1, the Sabres kept chipping away. Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson scored late in the second period. Defenseman Owen Power 11:56 into the third period, making things really interesting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t get breaks against Maple Leafs, lose 12th straight game