'"We've been off for a long time, and it just didn't seem like we were into it right away," said Beaulieu, whose team hadn't played since Saturday. "I just wanted to spark the boys a little bit."' … [Read more...] about As fighting disappears, bouts like Beaulieu-Martin stand out
Archives for March 16, 2018
Mike Harrington: Game by game, Guhle is making progress
'"I want to show the staff and the organization that I can play in this league and play a lot of minutes," Guhle said Thursday prior to the Sabres' loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. "I want to put some trust in me for next year and for myself I want to improve my game the best I can."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Game by game, Guhle is making progress
Sabres Notebook: Buffalo set to honor Pfalzer; O'Reilly quick on draw
'The Getzville native, who helped the U.S. women win Olympic gold last month, will take part in a hockey doubleheader and the St. Patrick's Day parade. The Sabres and Beauts will recognize her before their games Saturday, and she will march Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Buffalo set to honor Pfalzer; O’Reilly quick on draw
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
'Toronto scored once on the power play, but the Maple Leafs added three even-strength and one empty-net goal, leaving KeyBank Center with a 5-2 victory Thursday night. Backed by their boisterous, border-crossing fans, Toronto won for just the fifth time in the last 24 visits.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
Sabres start slowly, fall to Maple Leafs
'“In this league, if you get down by a couple against a good team early on, it’s tough to fight your way back,” Beaulieu said. “The second and third we played a lot better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start slowly, fall to Maple Leafs
Sabres notes: Evan Rodrigues returns feeling confident
'“I was feeling good, feeling confident, I was put in a lot of good situations to succeed,” Rodrigues said. “My linemates were playing great at the same time, so I think (we’re) just starting to click. I felt like every time I was on the ice I wanted the puck on my stick and I wanted to be the guy to make a play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Evan Rodrigues returns feeling confident
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs out-duel Sabres but rare win in Buffalo comes at cost (Toronto Sun) No Andy? Maple Leafs have overcome other injuries to stars (Toronto Sun) Leafs Locker: Roman soldier looks to playoffs (Toronto Sun) Leafs handle Sabres but injuries pile up (Toronto Star) Four takeaways from Leafs’ road win over Sabres (Toronto Star) Big tipper van Riemsdyk might be out of … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
Van Riemsdyk scores twice, Leafs beat Sabres 5-2
'“We just can’t allow ourselves to get behind like that early in the game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It was a tale of two games. Last game we play them here, same thing happened, we got that two-goal lead. It was just a reversal tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Van Riemsdyk scores twice, Leafs beat Sabres 5-2
Toronto defeats the Sabres 5-2
'Time is bleeding off of the clock, and playing right up into the hands of the Leafs, who are just looking to keep the game as is. The teams went a solid seven minutes without a whistle.' … [Read more...] about Toronto defeats the Sabres 5-2
Nelson and Guhle trying to make their marks
'There have been at least three plays were Guhle has gotten behind the defense and a good pass would’ve been a tap in goal. Since this team can’t pass, the pass has been miles behind him each time. Guhle says he has a good feel for when to get up ice, “The main thing that I find is who you’re on the ice against, are they tired? Have they been into a long shift? Are we tired? … [Read more...] about Nelson and Guhle trying to make their marks
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
' "You could tell that we'd been off for a few days. Slow start got us behind the eight-ball. Never recovered, especially in our 5-on-5 play."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
5 Observations: Maple Leafs stomp Sabres 5-2
'Despite their rest, the Sabres fell behind 2-0 less than halfway through the first period while Toronto dominated play at both ends of the ice. When these two teams met 11 days ago, the Sabres start propelled them to a win. Replicating their start from last week would've gone a long way for the Sabres. Instead, they played catch up all game. The only problem, they never … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs stomp Sabres 5-2
Maple Leafs top Sabres, advance in Atlantic Division
'"Obviously, it looked like we were off five days," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I didn't think we were anticipating how fast they were going to come out. In saying that, first goal was unfortunate, second was missed coverage."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs top Sabres, advance in Atlantic Division
Sabres unable to overcome slow start in loss to Leafs
'"It was a tale of two games," Housley said. "Last game we played them here, same thing happened, we got that two-goal lead. It was just a reversal tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome slow start in loss to Leafs
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sound Tigers come from four down — again — to top Amerks (Connecticut Post) Despite jumping out to early lead, Amerks fall 6-4 to Sound Tigers (Amerks.com) St. Denis' Five Points Help Tigers to Big Comeback (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage