'As short-handed goal after short-handed goal appeared on the scoreboard Saturday, the Sabres put together a lowlight reel on how not to play with the man-advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short in big way, especially on power play
Archives for October 8, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Okposo thankful for Isles' concern, talks Tavares; Moulson competes for time
'"I was really touched by the support I received from the organization here, from all the guys, coaching staff, Garth," Okposo said Saturday in Barclays Center. "It was pretty special to me, and I'm just happy that it's behind me and I can move on and play hockey with no concerns."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo thankful for Isles’ concern, talks Tavares; Moulson competes for time
The Wraparound: Islanders 6, Sabres 3
'The Isles feasted on Buffalo. It was a six-course meal, one the crowd ate up.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Islanders 6, Sabres 3
Sabres Prospects Report: Quick start for Brandon Hagel with Red Deer
'"I knew I would be a top guy here and I had to buy into the Rebel system as soon as I got back," said Hagel, who is an alternate captain for Red Deer. "I thought I did a good job with that. I stuck to my game and good things will happen if I continue to do that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects Report: Quick start for Brandon Hagel with Red Deer
Sunday's New York Coverage
Tavares scores pair as Islanders rebound to win home opener (New York Post) Islanders could have perfect complement to John Tavares (New York Post) Islanders rebound for home-opening win over Sabres (Newsday) John Tavares keeps giving Islanders everything he has (Newsday) Kyle Okposo advises John Tavares during final contract year (Newsday) Islanders’ fans want team to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Tavares helps Islanders beat Sabres 6-3 in home opener
'“We obviously don’t put ourselves in a good position to win a hockey game when you give up that many short-handed goals and (in) the succession we gave them up,” Eichel said. “It’s definitely frustrating and it’s something we need to correct.”' … [Read more...] about Tavares helps Islanders beat Sabres 6-3 in home opener
Tavares, Cizikas spark Islanders to rout of Sabres
'"We were supposed to be the fresh team coming in," Housley said. "I think that's the first thing we've got to address. A team that's played back-to-back and then had to travel, we should have been jumping on them."' … [Read more...] about Tavares, Cizikas spark Islanders to rout of Sabres
Sabres comeback falls up short, lose 6-3 to Islanders
'It was the first time in nearly two decades that two teams combined for four shorthanded goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls up short, lose 6-3 to Islanders
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
'"We didn't come out hungry enough in the third period early enough to, you know, mount that comeback. You know, I thought, you know obviously you can't be giving up really three shorthanded goals, you know, at any poit of the game, especially within five six minutes."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
Shorthanded goals the story in Sabres 6-3 loss to the Islanders
'Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner gave up four goals in just a little over one period of play and it didn't get prettier from there.' … [Read more...] about Shorthanded goals the story in Sabres 6-3 loss to the Islanders
Tavares scores twice, fuels Islanders win against Sabres
'Evander Kane scored twice shorthanded in the second period, and Jack Eichel scored in the third for Buffalo (0-1-1). Robin Lehner was pulled in the second after allowing four goals on 16 shots. Chad Johnson made 15 saves in relief.' … [Read more...] about Tavares scores twice, fuels Islanders win against Sabres
Shorthanded goals plague Sabres in loss to Islanders
'"I think that we're just letting our foot off the gas," Sabres forward Jack Eichel said. "The power play is a time to outwork the opponent because you have one extra guy on the ice and I think that we're just trying to get a little too fancy and get away from the things that made unsuccessful as a unit."' … [Read more...] about Shorthanded goals plague Sabres in loss to Islanders
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Kevin Porter nets overtime winner in his 100th game with Amerks (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks spoil Syracuse Crunch's home opener with OT win (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse Crunch fall to Rochester Americans in home opener (Auburn Citizen) Porter plots game-winning goal to complete weekend sweep of Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Amerks in overtime, 3-2 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage