'As the Sabres’ No. 1 goaltender, Lehner will soon get another chance to finish a game. It wasn’t going to happen against the Maple Leafs, who scored three times in the opening 9:45 of the second period to ruin the night of Lehner and the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Lehner fails to build on run, gets pulled in Sabres’ loss
Archives for January 18, 2017
Mike Harrington: Sabres getting left in dust by Leafs' rebuild
'The Leafs have a coach who's going to the Hall of Fame, and a general manager and president who are already there. The Sabres have a coach with a Stanley Cup on his resume who's clearly causing fans and his own players to gnash their teeth far too much, a first-time GM and a club president who's about the most reviled figure in town these days.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres getting left in dust by Leafs’ rebuild
Sabres Notebook: Okposo gets back on the scoreboard
'“We’re skating, we’re working,” said Okposo, who was selected for the NHL All-Star Game and leads the Sabres with 13 goals. “We’ve just got to find a way to string a few together. It’s just up and down. Win one, lose one. Win two, lose two. And we’ve just got to find a way to use that speed and play full 60s.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo gets back on the scoreboard
Quick hits: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 3
'The Maple Leafs entered the game 0-8-1 when trailing after one period.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 3
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner pulled in loss to Maple Leafs
The Sabres have a lot of demoralizing losses this trying season. Tuesday’s might rank at the top of the list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner pulled in loss to Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs have improved faster than Sabres
'“We were going through a stretch where we were winning games and people were saying we were going to be another lottery (team),” Matthews said Tuesday. “Now we’re a playoff team. There’s obviously ups and downs.”' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs have improved faster than Sabres
Lehner pulled after three-goal second period, Sabres fall 4-3 in Toronto
'Lehner (13 saves) was pulled after the third goal and was noticeably upset about the decision from Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma.' … [Read more...] about Lehner pulled after three-goal second period, Sabres fall 4-3 in Toronto
Auston Matthews-Jack Eichel rivalry more marketable than other well-known battles
'On the other hand, not only do Matthews’ Leafs and Eichel’s Sabres both belong to the same conference, they are members of the same division -- the Atlantic. As such, along with five regular season clashes during each campaign, there always remains the potential of playoff showdowns in the event both teams qualify.' … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews-Jack Eichel rivalry more marketable than other well-known battles
Leafs-Sabres rivalry cranks up heat
'“You can hear the excitement across the border,” said Bylsma. “The Leafs have had some success. They’ve won some hockey games. They’ve put themselves at the top of a group of people in the 48-point range. It’s not a surprise to see five, six teams in that area, all fighting for points and position.”' … [Read more...] about Leafs-Sabres rivalry cranks up heat
Jack Eichel’s hunger for greatness could lend itself well to leadership
'“He’s so hard to knock off the puck. He’s got that deceptive stride. It’s incredible,” said Matthews, who came to be close friends with Eichel when they played together in the USA Hockey development program. “That’s something you’ve got to watch out for. He takes one step and he’s three steps by you.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s hunger for greatness could lend itself well to leadership
Lehner’s outburst sums up Sabres’ inability to string together wins
'The third goal certainly wasn’t Lehner’s fault. Three Sabres, including an outplayed Jack Eichel, went behind their own net in attempt to retrieve a puck that, like so many, was passed by Zach Hyman to Auston Matthews in the slot. Insta-release, bar down, Leafs lead 3-2, and the rookie hops over injured Patrik Laine for the lead in rookie goals with his 22nd.' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s outburst sums up Sabres’ inability to string together wins
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Rielly injured in Leafs close win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Auston Matthews-Jack Eichel rivalry more marketable than other well-known battles (Toronto Sun) Former Maple Leafs assistant coach Ron Smith had many talents (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs hope Morgan Rielly injury isn't too serious (Toronto Sun) Leafs beat Sabres but lose Rielly (Toronto Star) Leafs-Sabres rivalry … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage
Leafs' keep rolling with win over Sabres; Rielly forced to exit with injury
'"He should be upset with getting pulled and that's part of Robin's game, that emotion," Bylsma said. "I have no problem with that."' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ keep rolling with win over Sabres; Rielly forced to exit with injury
Leafs edge Sabres for third consecutive win
'"We've just got to find a way to string a few (victories) together," Okposo said. "It's up and down: win one, lose one; win two, lose two -- we've just got to find a way to use that speed and play a full 60 (minutes)."' … [Read more...] about Leafs edge Sabres for third consecutive win
Matthews, Leafs Overpower Sabres 4-3
'The Leafs erupted with 3 goals in the first 9:45 of the 2nd period, prompting Dan Bylsma to replace Robin Lehner with Anders Nilsson in net. Leo Komarov was credited with Toronto's first goal, Matt Martin tied it on a weak odd-angle shot and Auston Matthews put the Leafs ahead 1:17 later with his 22nd.' … [Read more...] about Matthews, Leafs Overpower Sabres 4-3