'Marcus Foligno, Evan Rodrigues had goals, and Sam Reinhart also scored in his return after missing two games for Buffalo. Robin Lehner stopped 25 shots for the Sabres, who continued the poor record for teams coming out of the league-mandate five-day rest period. NHL teams are 6-14-4 after their break.' … [Read more...] about Landeskog leads Avalanche past Sabres
Archives for February 2017
Avalanche hold on for 5-3 win over Sabres
'Robin Lehner made 25 saves on the night in the losing effort, while the blue and gold recorded 37 shots on goal in the game. Jeremy Smith stopped 34 of the 37 shots for the win.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche hold on for 5-3 win over Sabres
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Avalanche 5-3
'Less than 15 minutes into the Sabres first game since returning from the bye week the blue and gold found themselves trailing 3-0 to the worst team in the NHL. Plain and simply, that can't happen.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Avalanche 5-3
Jeremy Smith of Avalanche gets first NHL win
'Gabriel Landeskog had two goals and an assist for Colorado (17-40-3), which jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Jeremy Smith of Avalanche gets first NHL win
Sabres lament missed opportunities against Avalanche
'"His message was, we still had a good part of the game to get ourselves back in it. We weren't that far off and we go down 3-0," captain Brian Gionta said. "No matter who it is, it's going to be tough coming back. We had a good effort in that, but it just wasn't good enough at this time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lament missed opportunities against Avalanche
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks’ rally falls short in 4-3 loss to Syracuse (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) However long he stays, Erik Condra is invaluable asset to Syracuse Crunch (Syracuse Post Standard) Late push not enough as Amerks fall to crunch in series finale (Amerks.com) Erik Condra nets first pro hat trick in 4-3 win over Amerks (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
With R&R over, Sabres return to ice focused on Ws
'And with only 22 games left, the Sabres need every point. They're 26-24-10 for 62 points in 60 games and enter Friday six points out of both the final wild-card slot (New York Islanders) and third place in the Atlantic Division (Toronto). They are even in games played with both of those teams. Here's how others in those races have fared while the Sabres have been idle...'. … [Read more...] about With R&R over, Sabres return to ice focused on Ws
Sabres Notebook: Girgensons says bye to injury
'Grant was lost on waivers to Nashville when the Sabres tried to send him to Rochester in January but Buffalo reclaimed him when the Predators put him on waivers earlier this month. After leading the Sabres in scoring in the preseason, Grant did not score a goal and had only three assists in Buffalo during the regular season. He missed the last two games with a shoulder injury … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Girgensons says bye to injury
Sabres’ Cody Franson could be wanted before trade deadline
'Injuries helped Franson seize better opportunities late in the fall. Now, he plays 20 minutes again most nights and has three goals and 16 points in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Franson could be wanted before trade deadline
Sabres add recalls; Derek Grant sent to Amerks
'Grant has zero goals and three assists in 40 games with the Sabres this season. They recently reclaimed him on waivers from the Nashville Predators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add recalls; Derek Grant sent to Amerks
Saturday's Colorado Coverage
Rested Sabres look to ignite surge vs. Avalanche (AP) Preview: Sabres at Avalanche (NHL.com) Avalanche Hosts Buffalo Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Colorado Coverage
Buffalo Sabres recall Bailey, Rodrigues for game at Colorado
'Bailey and Rodrigues have sent much of the past month filling injury-depleted spots in the Sabres' lineup. They were assigned to the team's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres recall Bailey, Rodrigues for game at Colorado
Sabres recall Fs Bailey, Rodrigues
'The 5-10, 183-pound Rodrigues, 23, has two assists in eight games with the Sabres and joins the team for his third recall of 2016-17. He ranks third among Rochester skaters with 18 assists and fifth with 27 total points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fs Bailey, Rodrigues
Sabres end their bye week with a fast paced practice
'Every coach and player I spoke with on Friday said they were scoreboard watching. Bylsma was no different, “We got a few good games for us. I think being off for five days and teams playing games, there were going to be teams that picked up some points, but we now have an opportunity with three games in four nights and have six points we can possibly gain.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres end their bye week with a fast paced practice
Sabres bring back two Amerks
'Justin Bailey has been playing his best hockey on the wing with Ryan O’Reilly and Kyle Okposo and he’s been recalled from Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back two Amerks