'"I think we were just on our heels early," Beaulieu, who was called for interference on the no goal, said. "That’s a big, physical team that skates really well. I thought they got in our face early, and I liked our team’s push back. I thought we dominated the second 40 [minutes]. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t get one."' … [Read more...] about Slow start, no goal set stage for Sabres’ shutout loss in Dallas
Archives for January 2019
Sabres' Jason Pominville, Matt Hunwick scratched vs. Dallas
'Neither Pominville nor Hunwick were scratched because of injury, Housley said. Instead, the change was made to get "fresh" players in the lineup. They were replaced by winger Remi Elie and defenseman Nathan Beaulieu. Additionally, Linus Ullmark started in goal for the fifth time in six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville, Matt Hunwick scratched vs. Dallas
The Wraparound: Stars 1, Sabres 0
'Lone star slump: The Sabres were 0-6 in their previous six road games against the Stars and were outscored 23-9 in those games. They had not won in Dallas since Jan. 15, 2009.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Stars 1, Sabres 0
Thursday's Dallas Coverage
Jamie Benn provides lone goal in Stars' first win after the All-Star break (Dallas Morning News) Ben Bishop's impressive run against the Buffalo Sabres continues thanks to Wednesday night's shutout (Dallas Morning News) Stars notebook: After three games back on the ice, Jason Dickinson leaves win over Buffalo with injury (Dallas Morning News) Who are Jim Montgomery’s Stars? … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dallas Coverage
Bishop’s shutout, Benn’s goal help Stars beat Sabres 1-0
'Buffalo appeared to score 4:28 into the third when Marco Scandella’s shot from the left point went over Bishop and into the net. The goal was disallowed because a referee ruled Nathan Beaulieu interfered with Bishop.' … [Read more...] about Bishop’s shutout, Benn’s goal help Stars beat Sabres 1-0
Sabres shut out by Dallas 1-0
'Jamie Benn's 19th goal of the season came nearly nine minutes into the first period, giving Dallas a 1-0 lead over Buffalo. Former Sabres defenseman Taylor Fedun was able to intercept a Zach Bogosian pass in the offensive zone and feed Benn, who broke the scoreless tie. Fedun received the lone assist on the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Dallas 1-0
The Sabres can't manage a goal that counted in Dallas
'The second period was uneventful and boring, which is exactly what I think the Sabres needed to do on a night where they didn’t have their legs.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres can’t manage a goal that counted in Dallas
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Stars
'"Sucks to lose, but we've got to think forward, we've got a seven game homestand and we've got to bring the pace, bring the tempo and bring our greatest effort into those games, those are big games going forward."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Stars
5 Observations: Sabres offense sputters in 1-0 loss to Stars
'I feel like this next sentence deserves to be capitalized. THE SABRES HAVE ONE POWER PLAY GOAL ON THEIR LAST 25 ATTEMPTS. I'll save you the mental math -- that's an atrocious 4%. They only had one opportunity against the Stars but once again they didn't generate any chances or pressure. In a low-scoring game it would've been nice to see the power play step up and contribute … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres offense sputters in 1-0 loss to Stars
Bishop makes 30 saves, Stars shut out Sabres
'Marco Scandella appeared to tie it 1-1 at 4:28 of the third period on a shot from the left point, but it was ruled no goal because of goalie interference on Nathan Beaulieu. Sabres coach Phil Housley challenged the play, but the call was upheld after a video review.' … [Read more...] about Bishop makes 30 saves, Stars shut out Sabres
Sabres have lone goal waved off in loss to Stars
'Bishop improved his lifetime record against Buffalo to 11-0-1. In stopping all 29 shots he faced on Wednesday, he now has two shutouts against them as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have lone goal waved off in loss to Stars
Wednesday's Dallas Coverage
Oleksiak set for 2nd Dallas debut as Stars host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Stars preview (NHL.com) How to watch Stars vs. Sabres: Live stream, game time, TV channel (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dallas Coverage
Conor Sheary scores go-ahead goal, Sabres hold on for 'character win'
'The Sabres, now 25-18-6, also matched their win total from all of last season. But their performance against Columbus, from start to finish, better illustrates how far they have come.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary scores go-ahead goal, Sabres hold on for ‘character win’
Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Lawrence Pilut a healthy scratch again
'"Lawrence’s game has been pretty solid for us," Housley said following the morning skate. "He’s had some games where he’s made mistakes. That’s going to be part of his development, learning from those things. He’s going to get another opportunity. Tonight we’re going to go with the six guys who give us a chance to win. I think Lawrence has done a terrific job just getting … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Lawrence Pilut a healthy scratch again
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 4
'Conor Sheary scored 2:12 into the third period – only his second goal in 29 games – to break a 4-4 tie. That occurred after Columbus (28-18-3) scored two goals in the final 3:08 of the second period to erase the Sabres' two-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 4