'The Sabres were 12-0-3 this season when scoring first and 10-0-2 when leading after one period. Meanwhile, Philadelphia had the eighth-fewest goals in the league, a minus-9 first-period goal differential and were without their second-leading scorer, center Sean Couturier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coast through final two periods, allow six unanswered goals in 6-2 loss
Archives for December 9, 2018
Mike Harrington: An absolute stinker has Sabres suddenly facing stark problems
'The Sabres now have five straight losses — and a growing laundry list of problems that were on full display during Saturday's 6-2 meltdown against Philadelphia in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: An absolute stinker has Sabres suddenly facing stark problems
Ullmark given little help, makes 35 saves in Sabres' defeat
'"It’s tough," Sabres coach Phil Housley said when asked how difficult it was to not win for Ullmark. "He makes that huge save in the second period on the power play when we’re on the penalty kill. I just thought we didn’t check right to the end, and we sort of left them out there, especially the fourth, fifth and sixth goals. That was tough."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark given little help, makes 35 saves in Sabres’ defeat
The Wraparound: Flyers 6, Sabres 2
'The Sabres were outshot, 40-30, and have not won since a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks at KeyBank Center on Nov. 27.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Flyers 6, Sabres 2
Inside the NHL: With Seattle's day coming, it's time to fix the playoff format
'The solution is very simple. Ten teams from each conference qualify, with teams 7-8-9-10 staging a play-in series for the right to get to the first round. I'm with Bettman that a one-game play-in like baseball would not be fair, but there's no reason you can't stage a best-of-three affair between teams 7-10 and teams 8-9.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: With Seattle’s day coming, it’s time to fix the playoff format
Sean Kirst: For Sabres legend Joe Crozier, there was glory in coaching — and in stepping away
'“He took care of us,” Bonnie said. “He went to work for us. He sacrificed for us. Taking care of him now? That’s an honor for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sean Kirst: For Sabres legend Joe Crozier, there was glory in coaching — and in stepping away
Sabres implode late to Flyers, suffer fifth straight loss
'Saturday’s wretched effort over the final 40 minutes officially made the losing streak worrisome. The Flyers, a team with 11 fewer points than the Sabres and a new general manager, scored six unanswered goals, including four in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode late to Flyers, suffer fifth straight loss
Sabres notes: Lawrence Pilut making case to stick in NHL
'“He has a lot of confidence in himself where when he gets the puck, he commands it and he makes the right decision,” Housley said. “He makes good decisions coming up ice. I think the first game he was really excited to play, I thought he got ahead of the puck at times. But his intentions are all in the right area.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Lawrence Pilut making case to stick in NHL
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers score six unanswered goals in comeback win over Buffalo Sabres; Claude Giroux collects 4 points (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers need new assistant coach Rick Wilson to get Ivan Provorov, ‘Ghost’ back on track | Sam Carchidi (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers 6, Sabres 2: Unanswered eruption kicks off road trip (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Postgame 5: … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Claude Giroux’s goal, 3 assists send Flyers past Sabres 6-2
'“The streak we were on, that’s over. It means nothing now,” Eichel said. “Now I think we are losing sight of what made us successful.”' … [Read more...] about Claude Giroux’s goal, 3 assists send Flyers past Sabres 6-2
Philadelphia storms back for 6-2 win over Sabres
'Buffalo's first power play of the game did not start off on the right foot. Giroux collected his second point of the game with a short handed goal about thirty seconds into the penalty kill. He was able to beat Ullmark with a wrist shot into the top corner of the net for a 3-2 Philly lead.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia storms back for 6-2 win over Sabres
The Sabres stopped working and lost a two goal lead
'The Sabres really got running around in their defensive zone led by Matt Tennyson and it cost them the lead. Despite being severely outplayed in the second, they still got out of the period tied.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres stopped working and lost a two goal lead
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers
'"They did a good job but I didn't think we were working in our own zone... it's pretty simple, it's just hard work."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers
Sabres fall to Flyers; losing skid continues
'“They're a very good team, with some good skill,” added netminder Linus Ullmark. “Had a good game. Just some unlucky bounces that kept us from coming back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers; losing skid continues
Flyers score six straight times after trailing by two, defeat Sabres
'"We've got to realize, we haven't earned anything in this league," Eichel said. "Just because we won a couple games doesn't mean we're just going to put our skates on and go out there and win. Every night you play, it's a battle. We've got to realize that. They just wanted it more. It's frustrating, to say the least."' … [Read more...] about Flyers score six straight times after trailing by two, defeat Sabres