'Buffalo’s rapidly deteriorating season crumbled further Tuesday with a 6-3 loss to Philadelphia. The only solace for the fans, most of whom departed KeyBank Center long before the buzzer, is that only 15 games remain.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ deteriorating season crumbles further
Archives for March 8, 2017
Mike Harrington: There's only so much heartbreak a team can endure
'Ugly, ugly, ugly.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s only so much heartbreak a team can endure
Sabres Notebook: Bailey's view from top; O'Reilly shooting
'“It’s a little different when you’re not playing as many minutes, but it’s something you have to earn as a young player,” Bailey said in KeyBank Center. “I earned my way to get on that top line, and that’s just what coach is going with. I just have to earn my way back, continue to play the right way and do the things that I know make the coaches happy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bailey’s view from top; O’Reilly shooting
Quick hits: Flyers 6, Sabres 3
'There was just a beatdown.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Flyers 6, Sabres 3
Flyers throttle Sabres: ‘We weren’t ready to play’
'The Sabres have endured a string of rough losses in the last two weeks, including three in which they blew a third-period lead. They’ve responded to adversity regularly this season, but fresh off Sunday’s loss, the sting of the Pittsburgh defeat might’ve finally gotten to them.' … [Read more...] about Flyers throttle Sabres: ‘We weren’t ready to play’
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly still relied upon heavily
'Five months into the season, Bylsma has trimmed O’Reilly’s ice time by … one second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly still relied upon heavily
Sabres lose seventh of last eight games, fall 6-3 to Flyers
'On a slap shot from the point from Michael Del Zotto, Chris VandeVelde tipped a shot in just three minutes into the third and then Travis Konecny put the Flyers up 6-2 at the 5:21 mark. Eichel scored Buffalo’s final goal on a wrist shot from the top of the faceoff circle late in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose seventh of last eight games, fall 6-3 to Flyers
Wednesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers light up Sabres, stay in playoff chase (Philadelphia Inquirer) Bellemare: Flyers need patience on the ice (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers explode for 6 even-strength goals in crucial win over Sabres (CSN Philadelphia) Instant replay: Flyers 6, Sabres 3 (CSN Philadelphia) Postgame 5: As Gud-as it gets (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Gudas has goal, 2 assists in Flyers' 6-3 win over Sabres
'This was but the latest low point for a Buffalo team that's begun to unravel over the past two weeks. The Sabres had squandered third-period leads in four of their previous seven, including a 3-0 edge in a 4-3 loss at Pittsburgh on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Gudas has goal, 2 assists in Flyers’ 6-3 win over Sabres
Gudas powers Flyers past Sabres
'"The last few weeks we've had chances to win games and we haven't gotten it done," Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian said. "So that's the disappointing part. Really not much else to say other than that."' … [Read more...] about Gudas powers Flyers past Sabres
Flyers double up Sabres 6-3
'There are some games where I wish there was a running clock, this is one of them. The stands are emtpying out and the Flyers know this game is in the bag. Despite a minor penalty, the visitors are firmly in control.' … [Read more...] about Flyers double up Sabres 6-3
Do the Sabres play O'Reilly too much?
'O’Reilly has been here for two seasons and he has led all forwards in the NHL in ice time. Last season he was number one with 21:44 and this season he is number one at 21:43.' … [Read more...] about Do the Sabres play O’Reilly too much?
Bylsma: NHL should create more offense by making teams play more defense
'"You feel like you could call four penalties against Jack every night, and you don't get the calls," Bylsma said of his second-year center. "Consistency is really the thing as coaches you really get hoarse about on the bench. If you know nothing is going to get called, you're fine with it. If you have a referee that calls three penalties a game and you know that referee, … [Read more...] about Bylsma: NHL should create more offense by making teams play more defense
5 Observations: Flyers take down Sabres 6-3
'It's amazing how quick things can change. Less than two weeks ago the thought of a playoff push was a long shot, but not impossible. Since returning from the bye week the Sabres have lost six of seven games [1-4-2], including three games where they had the lead entering the third period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Flyers take down Sabres 6-3
Sabres running out of time
'The only bright spot for the Sabres has been the play of both Jack Eichel and Ryan O'Reilly. Eichel is currently rolling and has the longest current point streak in the N.H.L. [10-games], while O'Reilly has six points [3G, 3A] in the Sabres last three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres running out of time