Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) Monday game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) For the Maple Leafs, playing the Buffalo Sabres is still a challenge (Toronto Globe and Mail) Sabres aim to damage Leafs' playoff hopes (The Sports Xchange) Nylander brothers in the spotlight as Sabres face Leafs (TSN) Report: Sabres’ Alex Nylander could … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Archives for April 3, 2017
Sabres' Smith gets assist in NHL debut; Nylander up next
'“He’s got a high skill level,” said Sabres center and former Rochester teammate Evan Rodrigues. “He got drafted high for that reason, and that’s what he’s going to bring to the table. He’s going to bring a skill set. He’s going to bring an offensive game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Smith gets assist in NHL debut; Nylander up next
Mike Harrington: Visit by Leafs, Nylander callup should make for a manic Monday
'Every Matthews visit means Jack Eichel has to step up his game. The loss to the Isles was not one of Eichel's better days as he was pointless with a minus-2 rating, including the turnover that led to Ho-Sang's goal. It's the first time he's gone two straight games without a point since Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, and he seemed sluggish and not nearly as explosive as he has been of … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Visit by Leafs, Nylander callup should make for a manic Monday
Sabres Notebook: Moulson impressed with Weight; Tavares done
'“As a player and as a coach, he demands that respect right away,” the Sabres winger said Sunday. “You respected him as a player and a person, so it’s easy to respect him as a coach and listen to what he has to say. You know what he’s saying to you is thought out and coming from a place of great intelligence.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Moulson impressed with Weight; Tavares done
Quick hits: Islanders 4, Sabres 2
'"We deserved a better fate," Lehner said. "I have to be better."' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Islanders 4, Sabres 2
Rookie C.J. Smith contributes in Sabres’ loss to Islanders
'“The second period’s kind of indicative of how the game went,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “We had 15 shots and they had one (halfway through), but their one was the breakaway Ho-Sang scored on. The third period was very similar.”' … [Read more...] about Rookie C.J. Smith contributes in Sabres’ loss to Islanders
Sabres could recall prospect Alexander Nylander from Amerks
'In his first North American pro season, Nylander has nine goals, 27 points and a minus-20 ratings in 62 AHL games. Nylander has four goals and eight points in his last 18 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could recall prospect Alexander Nylander from Amerks
Lee scores twice in third for Islanders as Sabres fall 4-2
'Despite the Buffalo goal, two turnovers by Buffalo’s defense helped seal the New York win.' … [Read more...] about Lee scores twice in third for Islanders as Sabres fall 4-2
Monday's New York Coverage
Islanders keep playoff hopes alive with win over Sabres (Newsday) Islanders’ Connor Jones solid in his debut (Newsday) Photo gallery (Newsday) Islanders captain Tavares to miss final week of season (AP) Lee's two third-period goals give Islanders win over Sabres (SportsNet New York) Recap: Islanders 4, Sabres 2 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage
Lee scores 2 in Islanders' 4-2 win over Sabres
'The Sabres dropped to 6-11-2 in their past 19 in a late-season collapse that has led to Buffalo extending its playoff drought to a sixth consecutive season.' … [Read more...] about Lee scores 2 in Islanders’ 4-2 win over Sabres
Lee helps Isles win first game since Tavares' injury
'"We came out sloppy," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "That first was not our best."' … [Read more...] about Lee helps Isles win first game since Tavares’ injury
Turnovers cost Sabres 4-2 against Islanders
'Buffalo continues to dominate in the shots on goal and scoring chance categories, but it does not matter much when the score is in favor of the visitors. This stanza the shots are 13-4 in favor of the Sabres, yet they still trail by a goal.' … [Read more...] about Turnovers cost Sabres 4-2 against Islanders
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
'"[Smith] showed some jump, showed some niftiness. Made the nice read on stepping into the middle. Evander gave him the puck and then it turned into a 2-on-1. He made the nice play there. He showed that speed and quickness...both in the 2nd and the 3rd."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
5 Observations: Islanders take down Sabres 4-2
'When it looked like the Sabres had clawed their way back into the game the turnover bug bit hard.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Islanders take down Sabres 4-2
Islanders gain in wild-card race
'"We come out and it's 2-2 in the third and yeah, it's a tough game. I think we deserved a better fate. I've got to have the first goal of the game back then they score there 3-2 also a little bit unfortunate. Unfortunate and too bad it doesn't touch one of our [defensemen] there. I tried to find it, but yeah. Last goal is kind of what it is, it happens once in a while, but I … [Read more...] about Islanders gain in wild-card race