'Two days after arguably their most impressive victory this season – remember, there are only 25 to choose from – they reverted back to their regular ways, losing their 54th game (42nd in regulation).' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t match Maple Leafs’ skill
Archives for April 2018
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart never doubted talents in tough times
'“It’s a little nice knowing I prepared the same way, I’ve done the exact same things to get ready and be way more consistent, because obviously it’s been a good stretch,” Reinhart said prior to the tilt inside the Air Canada Centre. “But even when I wasn’t going well, I was still doing the right things to try to make it turn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart never doubted talents in tough times
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Swede victory: Nylander, Johnsson lead Maple Leafs to win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Simmons: Props to Lamoriello in this record-setting Leafs season (Toronto Sun) Leafs’ Hyman, already a workhorse, prepared to go one step further in the playoffs (Toronto Sun) Leafs Locker: McElhinney, Martin running out of playing time (Toronto Sun) Andreas Johnsson impresses as Leafs beat … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Nylander, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 5-2 win over Sabres
'“I thought the first period was pretty good, then we tied it up with the power-play goal,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “Then we didn’t manage the puck very well, get caught on a line change and game gets out of reach. (The Leafs) have a terrific rush game and can finish.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 5-2 win over Sabres
Sabres’ Mittelstadt aspires to mimic quick success of Matthews
'“He’s one of my favourite players to watch and now I’m playing against him,” said Mittelstadt. “It’ll be exciting, but at the same time we’re going to have to do our job against him for sure and make sure that we’re doing a good job against him defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt aspires to mimic quick success of Matthews
Jack Eichel unlikely to play for Team USA at world championship
'“It’s a tough situation with the ankle and the long season. You have to be fully committed to going to a tournament like that because it’s so long. We’ll see,” Eichel said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel unlikely to play for Team USA at world championship
Maple Leafs top the Sabres 5-2
'The Maple Leafs looked like the better team for much of the game and it showed on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs top the Sabres 5-2
Toronto's Matthews took the game over in the second period
'The guys that brought it up asked if Eichel had bragging rights after stealing the puck from Matthews in the corner and scoring. The Sabres center said, “No, not really, no. He’s going to the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Toronto’s Matthews took the game over in the second period
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'"Our turnovers fed to their transition and allowed them to do what they do best."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
5 Observations: Maple Leafs take down Sabres 5-2
'In a season full of failures, Sam Reinhart deserves some serious credit for turning things around. With his 24th goal on Monday, Reinhart set a new career high with 48 points in a season. When you consider that he had only 11 points before the new year, that's quite the turnaround.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs take down Sabres 5-2
Matthews and Nylander lead Leafs past Sabres
'Buffalo's 2nd period struggles continued on Monday night. The playoff-bound Maple Leafs scored 3 goals in the 2nd period to take control of the game. Matthews collected his 32nd goal of the season to give Toronto a 2-1 lead. Nylander would add a pair of goals to make it a 4-1 game and the Leafs never looked back.' … [Read more...] about Matthews and Nylander lead Leafs past Sabres
Matthews, Nylander help Maple Leafs top Sabres
'"I thought our first period was actually not bad; I think they're one of the top teams in the first period," Pominville said. "We knew they come out hard and I thought we got a great start, but our second wasn't what it needs to be. We got behind it and then we're chasing and they've got too much talent to chase the game."' … [Read more...] about Matthews, Nylander help Maple Leafs top Sabres
Second-period mistakes cost Sabres in loss to Leafs
'"We didn't manage the puck very well at that point," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We get caught in a line change, we turn the puck over and the game gets out of our reach. We talked about this team, they have a terrific rush game and they finish on their opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Second-period mistakes cost Sabres in loss to Leafs
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Glotov joins Amerks on amateur tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Notebook: Antipin's season likely over as Hartnell avoids suspension
'"We were very disappointed that Victor was injured from the hit last night," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said in a statement issued Sunday night to The Buffalo News. "While we strongly disagree with the decision made by Player Safety earlier today, our main concern right now is Victor's well being and recovery."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Antipin’s season likely over as Hartnell avoids suspension