'Late in the second period and early in the third, after they fell in a 3-1 hole, the Sabres looked beaten on the bench. Heads drooped. Backs hunched. Conversation, which flows during the good times, went silent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop another, look outmatched while doing it
Archives for November 13, 2016
Refs not always sticking it to Buffalo
'The coach had one of the least-penalized teams in the NHL through the first month of the season. Those days are gone. A four-game run that featured 21 infractions dropped the Sabres to 10th in a hurry heading into Saturday’s rematch against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Refs not always sticking it to Buffalo
Quick hits: Devils 4, Sabres 2
'The Devils simply were better. Not only were they better, they were better in every facet of the game. It wasn't unexpected as New Jersey improved to 7-1-2 in its last 10. The Sabres fell to 0-2-2 in their last four and 1-3-2 in the last six.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Devils 4, Sabres 2
New athletic trainer busier than expected
'“It’s no different than it was in New Jersey for me as far treating the guys,” he said. “It’s just a matter of building a relationship with the guys, getting that trust factor. It’s them having the trust in you so you’re able to do the job.' … [Read more...] about New athletic trainer busier than expected
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils win 4th straight with 4-2 victory over Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Devils finding offense from unlikely source (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Devils cut down Sabres, 4-2 (Bergen Record) Devils notes: Mike Cammalleri still out (Bergen Record) 11/12 Devils vs. Sabres: 3 Things We Learned (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Lappin, Palmieri lead Devils to 4-2 win over Sabres
'"We had that push back, we were able to tie it up and when they are able to stop the momentum and create one of their own," Brian Gionta said. "It's tough.' … [Read more...] about Lappin, Palmieri lead Devils to 4-2 win over Sabres
Devils win fourth straight, defeat Sabres
'"I have to play better," said Lehner, who allowed all four New Jersey goals on 27 shots.' … [Read more...] about Devils win fourth straight, defeat Sabres
Devils Cap Sabres Sweep with 4-2 Win
'The team has now lost four games in a row for the second time this season.' … [Read more...] about Devils Cap Sabres Sweep with 4-2 Win
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"It's tough, back-to-back. I don't know if it had anything to do with our legs, but we felt good at the end of the 1st and 2nd period for sure. Just fell behind."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
Look how far we've come
'The Sabres may be in a better position now for future success than if Lucic never hit Miller. Buffalo may be ready this season or next to contend for the playoffs with the pieces they have in place. Some of those pieces may never have come here if this game never happened.' … [Read more...] about Look how far we’ve come
5 observations: Devils top Sabres 4-2
'In their last six games Buffalo has seven goals. That's not going to cut it, regardless of how rock solid the Sabres goaltending has been. Saturday Lehner let in four including a few he'd like back -- but only two goals?' … [Read more...] about 5 observations: Devils top Sabres 4-2
Devils defeat Sabres for fourth straight win
'"They're a good team over there," Lehner said. "They kept us on the outside. I felt like we got very dangerous at times, we had pressure, but I felt like we opened up a little bit too much and the counter rushes hurt us."' … [Read more...] about Devils defeat Sabres for fourth straight win
Moulson scores in Sabres loss to Devils
'"They're a good team over there, but they just kept us on the outside," said Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, who made 23 saves. "I've got to play better, but I feel like we open up a bit too much. I feel like the counter-rushes are hurting us sometimes. Yeah, we're just playing a little bit too open."' … [Read more...] about Moulson scores in Sabres loss to Devils
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks give up season-high seven goals in loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Tanner Richard's hat trick ignites Syracuse Crunch blowout of Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Photo gallery (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks fall in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Tanner Richard's first career hat trick leads Crunch to 7-2 victory (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage