Banged-up Bruins limp into game against Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Bruins preview (NHL.com) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Archives for October 21, 2017
Pride, wins lacking as Sabres' season-opening stumble continues
'Yet here they are again, watching opponents skate past them while mistakes pile up. The Sabres scored in the opening minute, then watched the Canucks' shot advantage grow to 12-1 to 15-2 to 23-7 to 30-9 to 36-10. Vancouver finished with a 41-22 cushion.' … [Read more...] about Pride, wins lacking as Sabres’ season-opening stumble continues
Sabres Notebook: Johnson feels good about his game, except for the results
'"Right from the start, even the New Jersey game and the last game in Vegas, I felt good about my game and where it's at but at the end of the day it's about results and winning," Johnson said. "I haven't been getting the results I've wanted in the games. I just try to stay positive and move on to the next shot and just try to get the team in position to win hockey games. I … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Johnson feels good about his game, except for the results
The Wraparound: Canucks 4, Sabres 2
'As bad as the Sabres played, there were within a goal throughout the third period until Derek Dorsett scored into an empty net with 21.7 seconds left.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canucks 4, Sabres 2
Short-handed goal dooms Sabres again in loss to Canucks
'Well, eight contests into what looks like another lost season, the reeling Sabres haven’t bucked the trend. A short-handed goal – incredibly, the Sabres have already allowed a whopping six – swung the momentum again in Friday’s 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks before 18,050 fans inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Short-handed goal dooms Sabres again in loss to Canucks
Season with Sabres ignited goalie Anders Nilsson’s NHL career
'“Huge,” Nilsson said of what 2016-17 did for his career. “I had a great year last year. I’m very grateful for Buffalo, to the Sabres. I really enjoyed it here. I had a great time in the city. … I like the organization. I’ve very thankful.' … [Read more...] about Season with Sabres ignited goalie Anders Nilsson’s NHL career
Saturday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks 4, Sabres 2: What we learned after a bounce back in Buffalo (Vancouver Province) The Provies: Markstrom's tour de force, a Boeser reveal, Green's latest hunch and a media wars variety pack (Vancouver Province) I Watched This Game: Canucks 4, Sabres 2 (Vancouver Courier) Canucks look dominant against disorganized Sabres team (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage
Dorsett has 2 goals, assist in Canucks' 4-2 win over Sabres
'"We got to look at ourselves and really dig down," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "We got to come out and play with some fire."' … [Read more...] about Dorsett has 2 goals, assist in Canucks’ 4-2 win over Sabres
Dorsett, Canucks rally past Sabres
'"It was gross," Sabres right winger Kyle Okposo said. "That was gross. We didn't come out ready to play. It was what we had stressed, what we had talked about. We didn't do it."' … [Read more...] about Dorsett, Canucks rally past Sabres
Sabres recall Fedun, place Josefson on IR
'Josefson, 26, suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's game against the Anaheim Ducks and was forced to leave in the second period. He was seen at practice this week in a walking boot on his right foot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fedun, place Josefson on IR
Canucks stun Sabres 4-2
'Just 13 shots on goal through forty minutes for Buffalo cannot happen against a western team playing their third game in four nights here in the east. We'll see what type of message was received in the locker room prior to the puck dropping this frame.' … [Read more...] about Canucks stun Sabres 4-2
From the Locker Room: Sabres - Canucks
'On what went wrong in the game: "We were just one second late to pucks. They were coming out of the zone too easy. Pumping shots at Johnson. That wasn't our game plan. Anytime your leaving your goalie out to dry like that, you want to push back, it's definitely frustrating."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres – Canucks
Botterill on captaincy: 'The days of Mark Messier don't exist anymore'
'"I see the situation where, the days of Mark Messier and one guy leading the team doesn't exist anymore. Phil and myself are still understanding the personalities. If it's just one person, I think guys tune them out over the course of 82 games. You have to have different people step up in different situations."' … [Read more...] about Botterill on captaincy: ‘The days of Mark Messier don’t exist anymore’
5 Observations: Canucks take down Sabres 4-2
'After their last game in Las Vegas Sabres head coach Phil Housley ripped into his team, publicly voicing his displeasure about how they started the game. Apparently, his team didn't get the message, with an arguably worse start at home on Friday.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Canucks take down Sabres 4-2
Dorsett helps lead Canucks past Sabres
'Dorsett's shorthanded goal made it 2-2 at 5:52 of the second period. He put a rebound of a shot by Brandon Sutter past Chad Johnson after a 2-on-1 against Sabres defenseman Matt Tennyson. It was the sixth shorthanded goal allowed by the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Dorsett helps lead Canucks past Sabres