'The Sabres have scored exactly one goal five times in their last eight games and that's simply taking them nowhere but yet again back to the draft lottery. Buffalo skated well for long stretches Saturday but still only managed one measly goal.' … [Read more...] about No punch from offense, no hope for Sabres to survive
Archives for November 12, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Pouliot happy to survive his brush with NHL law
'"I saw the replay and I didn't think it looked as bad," Pouliot said prior to the game in Bell Centre. "The helmet came off and that kind of made it look bad. When we saw the replay on the slow-motion I thought it was a bang-bang play and it was fine."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pouliot happy to survive his brush with NHL law
The Wraparound: Canadiens 2, Sabres 1 (OT)
'The usual Bell Centre sellout crowd of 21,302 roared its approval as Pacioretty beat Buffalo goalie Chad Johnson on a breakaway with the backhand after Ryan O'Reilly fumbled the puck near the Sabres line.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 2, Sabres 1 (OT)
Inside the NHL: In Hall of Famers Housley and Andreychuk, Bowman struck it rich in '82 draft
'"Dave was really able to dig in with that big body, get position on guys," Housley recalled. "One of the best puck-tippers back in the day and I don't think people really give him credit for the shot he has. He could pick a corner. He could protect a puck as well as anybody. He'd get that big arm out there and be circling the net. Those are just some of the high skills he … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In Hall of Famers Housley and Andreychuk, Bowman struck it rich in ’82 draft
A lot of frustration among the Sabers
'"You can not be successful in this league when you play the way you do it. We play a little too softly, we commit too many turnovers. Our defensive structure can be really good as it can be totally absent. That's frustrating."' … [Read more...] about A lot of frustration among the Sabers
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
About last night ... Canadiens edge Sabres 2-1 in OT (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: 'We're climbing our way back into this thing' (Montreal Gazette) Habs Game Report: Lindgren, Pacioretty dig in to get OT win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette) A victory in the snatch (Journal de Montreal) A gain in bitter taste (Journal de Montreal) "Charlie is a rising star" -Phillip … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Max Pacioretty scores in overtime, Canadiens edge Sabres
'The Sabres, who outshot Montreal 35-26 in regulation time and 35-29 overall, also had a weak (1-5-2) start to the season but have been only somewhat better since, going 4-5-0.' … [Read more...] about Max Pacioretty scores in overtime, Canadiens edge Sabres
Pacioretty's record OT goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres
'"Our goaltender has been playing great," he said. "We're not scoring goals. I'm not doing enough to create offensively. Five-on-five I haven't generated any good chances. It's frustrating. I wish I had the answer for it. I'm pretty much just skating around and doing nothing right now."' … [Read more...] about Pacioretty’s record OT goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres
Sabres’ Benoit Pouliot avoids suspension for hit on Panthers’ Yandle
'Yandle didn’t not appear to be injured on the play. The hit popped his helmet off his head but he never went down to the ice and remained in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Benoit Pouliot avoids suspension for hit on Panthers’ Yandle
Canadiens top the Sabres in OT
'Once again, The Buffalo Sabres scored the first goal of a game, once again they ended up losing. The Sabres fell to the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in overtime. Ryan O'Reilly opened the scoring in the final seconds of the 1st period. After that, the Sabres were unable to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, Montreal was able to finally beat Chad Johnson, with a Andrew Shaw goal, at … [Read more...] about Canadiens top the Sabres in OT
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"We can't get frustrated. We have to use this as motivation going into Pittsburgh now. We played 60 minutes tonight. I mean, my stick snaps, puts the puck right in the middle of the ice and they go down and score, that's the way it's going to happen. Good teams are going to finish on those. Could have happened to anyone."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
Pouliot will not face discipline from NHL
'Pouliot had a phone hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday morning. This type of hearing with the league generally leads to a shorter suspension, however the league deemed that Pouliot did not deserve any discipline for his hit. The hit Pouliot threw on Yandle did not draw any type of penalty at the time of the play.' … [Read more...] about Pouliot will not face discipline from NHL
Pacioretty lifts Canadiens past Sabres
'Ryan O'Reilly scored an unassisted power-play goal at 19:54 of the first period to give Buffalo a 1-0 lead. O'Reilly scored his sixth goal from the right edge of the crease when the puck bounced to him off the end boards after a goalmouth scramble.' … [Read more...] about Pacioretty lifts Canadiens past Sabres
Sabres come up short in overtime loss to Canadiens
'"I can't fault the effort of our guys," Housley said. "We outshot them, we out chanced them. We had a penalty called back, which was pretty odd that we're calling penalties back now. It was unfortunate because I thought the guys played real hard."' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short in overtime loss to Canadiens
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in final minute of overtime to Sens (Amerks.com) Murray nets OT winner to beat Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage