'Lehner has stopped 120 of 123 with an 0.76 and .976 while also collecting two shutouts in a huge bounceback from his January struggles. He had given up at least three goals in seven of eight starts and got pulled twice. Despite a 2.80 GAA and .914 save percentage on the season, he's the NHL leader in regulation losses with 20.' … [Read more...] about Game of inches leaves stunned Sabres singing the Blues
Archives for February 4, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Eichel on Tom Brady; Moulson producing; Larsson surprised
'"Obviously, I've got to go with the Patriots, but I imagine it'll be a tight game," Eichel said Saturday. "Philly's got a good D. They're a good team. They don't beat themselves. Foles is pretty smart. They've got a good running game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel on Tom Brady; Moulson producing; Larsson surprised
The Wraparound: Blues 1, Sabres 0
'The Blues have won 21 of their last 26 meetings against the Sabres since 1998, including both games this year. St. Louis posted a 3-2 overtime victory over Buffalo Dec. 10 in Scottrade Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Blues 1, Sabres 0
Inside the Sabres: Deadline history as Botterill readies for trades
'For all his flaws, Regier had an ability to win trades. The jury is still out on Murray, though it doesn't look promising.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Deadline history as Botterill readies for trades
Snakebitten Sabres fall to Blues
'“As a group, we can’t be satisfied with playing well against a good hockey team,” he said. “Those are games where you need to find a way to get a goal, come up big. Someone’s got to step up there. Myself, I got to step up and get something there.”' … [Read more...] about Snakebitten Sabres fall to Blues
Sabres’ Casey Nelson becoming regular
'Saturday’s tilt against the St. Louis Blues inside KeyBank Center was his eighth straight appearance. The Minnesota State product has looked so good Housley has been playing him over veteran defensemen Justin Falk and Josh Gorges.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Nelson becoming regular
Sunday's Saint Louis Coverage
Hutton gets shutout as Blues edge Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues notebook: Gunnarsson gets a turn on blueline (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues cap off dad's trip with 1-0 win over Sabres (KSDK-TV) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Hutton stops 27 shots in Blues’ 1-0 win over Sabres
'The Sabres are last in the league in scoring with 117 goals overall and just 47 in 24 home games.' … [Read more...] about Hutton stops 27 shots in Blues’ 1-0 win over Sabres
Sabres shut out by Blues 1-0
'This is another good period for Buffalo, but there really hasn't been a ton of action in the game. This has been as non-descript of a game as you could think of, but Buffalo is playing a good game. These are two teams that are playing sound defense and as this game moves along, I have a feeling this will turn into a defensive snoozer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Blues 1-0
The Sabres upped their passion for the game against the Blues
'There was one habit that they didn’t break and that was passing up open shots through the circle to pass to covered guys. Not a one of those attempts worked. Phil Housley said he was very unhappy with the amount of shots they passed up. He wants them to have a much better shot mentality.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres upped their passion for the game against the Blues
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blues
'"We passed up way too many opportunities. If we want to score 5-on-5, we have to get pucks to the net. It could've gone either way, but we still have to bring a great effort."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blues
5 Observations: Blues shutout Sabres 1-0
'With just seconds left the Sabres needed a goal and came within inches as Rasmus Ristolainen clanked one off the post. Seconds earlier Sam Reinhart came equally close, missing a golden opportunity to tie things up. The Sabres had their chances but couldn't the job done, almost perfectly summarizing the season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blues shutout Sabres 1-0
Blues get late goal in shutout win over Sabres
'The Sabres had plenty of opportunities to bury the equalizer later in the game: Jack Eichel, who is now scoreless in his last four games, couldn’t bury a one-time with 1:44 remaining in the third. As the puck bounced around the boards to Kyle Okposo, the winger also failed to connect on the rebound, sending the puck wide of the net.' … [Read more...] about Blues get late goal in shutout win over Sabres
Hutton makes 27 saves, Blues shut out Sabres
'"I think if you ask him, he'd want to get that one back, obviously," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I mean, it's a pretty good look and you see where Carter Hutton's at and all the categories he's leading, and there's a reason why he is there. He gets a toe on it, but Sam would probably want to get that chance back."' … [Read more...] about Hutton makes 27 saves, Blues shut out Sabres
Lehner's strong effort comes up short as Sabres fall to Blues
'"As a group, we can't be satisfied with playing well against a good hockey team," Eichel said. "Those are games where you need to find a way to get a goal, come up big. Someone's got to step up there. Myself, I got to step up and get something there."' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s strong effort comes up short as Sabres fall to Blues