'“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
The Sabres Report - Dec 22, 2024
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
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wants Zach Benson to take fewer penalties
'Benson’s penchant for taking penalties – he had 30 minutes entering Friday’s 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sabres’ second-highest total behind center Dylan Cozens’ 37 – forced Ruff to sit down with the youngster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wants Zach Benson to take fewer penalties
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Matt Murray's winning return to Leafs aided by video reviews and a sharp-eyed linesman (Toronto Sun) For the Leafs, Matt Murray’s longshot win might be the feel-good story of the season. Poor old Sabres (Toronto Star) Matt Murray makes 25 saves for 1st NHL win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3 (AP) Maple Leafs' Matt Murray victorious in emotional return to … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Murray stops 25 shots in first start in 21 months, Maple Leafs hand Sabres 12th straight loss, 6-3
'Buffalo’s JJ Peterka, Mattias Samuelsson and Owen Power had a goal and assist each. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped nine shots and was pulled when Domi made it 4-1 by converting a 2-on-1 break 4:27 into the second period. James Reimer mopped up allowing a goal on 15 shots.' … [Read more...] about Murray stops 25 shots in first start in 21 months, Maple Leafs hand Sabres 12th straight loss, 6-3
Sabres doubled up by Toronto
'The Buffalo Sabres could not overcome an early deficit and two goals being overturned in their 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Toronto
Opinion: Sabres go into Boston hoping they've hit rock bottom
'Depending on how you look at the standings, the Sabres, under four years and 33 games of Adams, go into Boston on Saturday as the worst team in the Eastern Conference, and the second-worst team in the National Hockey League. If you go by points, only the Nashville Predators have fewer points than the Sabres. If you go by points percentage, the Preds and San Jose Sharks are … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres go into Boston hoping they’ve hit rock bottom
Sabres continue their winless despair
'The Sabres extended the fifth-worst winless streak in franchise history to a depressing dozen with a 6-3 loss to a Toronto team boosted by a vocal majority chanting “Go Leafs Go!” Buffalo’s eighth consecutive home game without a win also marks the fifth-longest skid on record.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue their winless despair
Murray makes 24 saves, wins NHL return with Maple Leafs against Sabres
'“Shooting ourselves in the foot, poor puck management,” Samuelsson said. “To be honest, I don't think Toronto did anything crazy to beat us. We kind of did it to ourselves. They're a good team, they have good players. If you feed their transition game, they're obviously going to capitalize. So, yeah, just shooting ourselves in the foot.”' … [Read more...] about Murray makes 24 saves, wins NHL return with Maple Leafs against Sabres
Disallowed goals, costly puck decisions lead to loss vs. Leafs
'“That's where we're at right now,” said Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, who returned to the lineup after missing seven games with an injury. “We score five, but two get disallowed. But we can't hang our heads. We did this to ourselves. We’ve got to work.”' … [Read more...] about Disallowed goals, costly puck decisions lead to loss vs. Leafs