'"Completely different game," defenseman Marco Scandella said. "That St. Louis game was not our game, was not our identity. Tonight we responded well. ... Still, it’s not good enough, and we have to get the win at home."' … [Read more...] about Late penalty, missed opportunities cost Sabres in overtime loss to Boston
Archives for December 30, 2018
Mike Harrington: It's hard to believe Sabres haven't made a move for offense
'Ultimately, the Sabres need a second-line center because Casey Mittelstadt is overmatched in that spot most nights. Patrik Berglund failed there to start the year before flat-out quitting on this club because Housley, who only happens to be in the Hall of Fame, saw very little on the effort scale from the veteran and dared to scratch him.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s hard to believe Sabres haven’t made a move for offense
The Wraparound: Bruins 3, Sabres 2, OT
'The defeat resulted in a three-point swing in the standings. Rather than having a five-point lead over the Bruins, the Sabres are now only two points ahead for third place. Johan Larsson scored a shorthanded goal in the second period and Carter Hutton made 39 saves.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Bruins 3, Sabres 2, OT
Sabres blow late lead, fall to Bruins in overtime
'“That was a pretty tough call at the end,” Sabres winger Evan Rodrigues said. “They were kind of letting things go, I thought, from the last half of the third. It’s a tough call and nice tip-in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, fall to Bruins in overtime
Sabres notes: Scott Wilson nearing return from broken ankle
'“Trying to get that timing back is probably the biggest thing, I think, when you’re hurt,” Wilson said. “Your injury might be healed, but I think your brain needs to catch up to speed a lot more than most people think."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson nearing return from broken ankle
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Bruins rally to stun Sabres in overtime (Boston Globe) Bruins’ David Backes decides not to appeal three-game suspension (Boston Globe) Bruins pull through in overtime on Sean Kuraly goal (Boston Herald) Bruins Notebook: David Backes seeks better resolution to league discipline (Boston Herald) Bruins Wrap: Sean Kuraly’s Overtime Goal Caps Off Comeback Win Vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Kuraly scores in OT to give Bruins 3-2 win over Sabres
'“I thought we played a very strong 60 minutes,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “You can’t fault our effort. We attacked the game. It’s going to be like this for the rest of the season where it’s going to be tight.”' … [Read more...] about Kuraly scores in OT to give Bruins 3-2 win over Sabres
Bruins come back for 3-2 win over Sabres in overtime
'After controlling the shots on goal in the middle frame, the Sabres were outshot 18-5 by Boston in the third.' … [Read more...] about Bruins come back for 3-2 win over Sabres in overtime
The Sabres blow another late lead and lose in overtime to Boston
'The Sabres have a lot of trouble protecting leads and getting the goal that would put games away. Even in the 10 game winning streak, they went to overtime and a shootout in seven of those games. It seems like they always lose any lead they have, it’s just a matter of if they can get it back.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres blow another late lead and lose in overtime to Boston
From the Locker Room: Sabres- Bruins
'"They were letting things go at the end of the third I thought... it was a tough call."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres- Bruins
Sabres fall to Bruins 3-2 in overtime
'The Sabres struck first in the first period after Marco Scandella notched his second goal of the season. After the Bruins came back and tied it up, Johan Larsson scored his second career shorthanded goal, his fourth goal of the season, to give the Sabres the lead once again. That lead lasted until the final two minutes of regulation when Jake DeBrusk scored on the Bruins power … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Bruins 3-2 in overtime
Housley: "Can't fault Sabres' effort" in OT loss to Bruins
'"I though we played a very strong 60 minutes and even in overtime and I can't fault our effort," added head coach Phil Housley. "We attacked the game. It's going to be tight like this throughout the rest of the season. It was tight and I thought we felt really comfortable. We had opportunities to get up by two and didn't capitalize but we played strong throughout the 60 some … [Read more...] about Housley: “Can’t fault Sabres’ effort” in OT loss to Bruins
Bruins rally past Sabres on Kuraly goal in overtime
'"We got some secondary (scoring) today with [Scandella and Larsson]. We can't rely on the primaries in [Jack Eichel, Skinner and Sam Reinhart]. We have to find a way to chip in."' … [Read more...] about Bruins rally past Sabres on Kuraly goal in overtime
Late penalty paves way for OT loss to Bruins
'"Completely different game," Scandella said. "That St. Louis game wasn't our game, wasn't our identity. Tonight we responded well, full crowd, but still it's not good enough and we've got to get the win at home."' … [Read more...] about Late penalty paves way for OT loss to Bruins
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Kyle Criscuolo working way back into form after injury (Buffalo News) Comets score tight win over Amerks (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks come up short to Comets (Amerks.com) Goalies on the move (Amerks.com) Comets topple North Division leading Amerks (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage