'They received a roar from the home crowd after scoring three consecutive first-period goals, only to hear boos as they left for their dressing room after the game. A myriad of mistakes allowed the Oilers to score three goals in a span of three minutes, 26 seconds during the second period, quickly obliterating Buffalo's momentum.' … [Read more...] about Marred by inconsistency, sinking Sabres unravel again in ‘unacceptable’ loss
Archives for March 5, 2019
Mike Harrington: As frustration goes away for Connor McDavid, it just keeps growing for Sabres
'That's seven times in 10 games Buffalo has given up four goals or more. All teams drop coverage and give up scoring chances at times. Even Tampa Bay. Once in a while you need a save from your goalie. Or three or four of them.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As frustration goes away for Connor McDavid, it just keeps growing for Sabres
Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe's season likely over because of upper-body injury
'He was on pace for a career year until an upper-body injury forced him to miss nine games from Nov. 30 through Dec. 18. McCabe had two goals among 10 points with a plus-2 rating in his first 25 games, but he had two goals among four points with a minus-9 rating in his final 30 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe’s season likely over because of upper-body injury
The Wraparound: Edmonton Oilers 4, Buffalo Sabres 3
'The Sabres (30-27-8) have lost eight of their last 10 – and have won only 13 of their last 41 since their 10-game win streak in November – and remain nine points back of the second wild-card playoff spot. Linus Ullmark was pulled after allowing four goals on 20 shots through two periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Edmonton Oilers 4, Buffalo Sabres 3
Second-period outburst helps Oilers down Sabres
'“It’s happened frequently where we just give up one and kind of go in a shell and can’t come out of it,” Pominville said. “Then we give up another one and it’s like, ‘Oh, here we go again.’ We’ve got to be better. It’s unacceptable.”' … [Read more...] about Second-period outburst helps Oilers down Sabres
Sabres notes: Casey Nelson returns after three-month absence
'“Just a mental battle, which I’m in a good state of mind, so it’s not too hard when you got good teammates and good people around you,” Nelson said of sitting out. “It’s obviously tough not playing, but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Nelson returns after three-month absence
Tuesday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers storm back to beat Sabres (Edmonton Sun) Player grades: Edmonton Oilers don't make it easy on themselves, but escape Buffalo with 2 points (Edmonton Journal) Oilers Takeaways: Leon Draisaitl’s scoring prowess has matured (Sportsnet) Second period outburst gives Edmonton Oilers win in Buffalo (CHED-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: Oilers 4, Sabres 3 … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage
Oilers score 3 in second-period, rally to beat Sabres 4-3
'Linus Ullmark was yanked at the end of the second period after allowing four goals on 20 shots, and three on the final four shots he faced. Carter Hutton took over and stopped all seven shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about Oilers score 3 in second-period, rally to beat Sabres 4-3
Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 5-6 weeks with injury
'McCabe was hurt in a 5-2 loss at Toronto on Saturday. With a little over a month left in the season, the Sabres on Monday announced the timetable for McCabe’s recovery is between five and six weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 5-6 weeks with injury
Oilers, Sabres sagging despite being led by McDavid, Eichel
'What’s becoming abundantly clear since McDavid and Eichel were selected with the top two picks in the 2015 draft is it takes more than the arrival of a so-called “once-in-a-generation” star to transform a losing team into a contender.' … [Read more...] about Oilers, Sabres sagging despite being led by McDavid, Eichel
The Buffalo Sabres have a daunting road ahead of them in the Atlantic
'Buffalo’s challenge now is to grow organically without getting discouraged, or pressured into making panic moves – because that’s how you become a constant rebuilder like Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres have a daunting road ahead of them in the Atlantic
Oilers surge past Sabres 4-3
'Jason Pominville, left all alone beside a wide-open net, nearly tied it late in the 3rd. Swiping away at the puck, however, Pominville's chance deflected off his own stick on the follow-through and never crossed the line. Buffalo finished the game with a flurry of chances, but couldn't cash in, sending the team to its 4th defeat in 5 games.' … [Read more...] about Oilers surge past Sabres 4-3
The Sabres lay another egg and blow a game to Edmonton
'The last 3:31 of that period just shows how soft and fragile this team is. They were in complete control of the game and all of a sudden they were behind.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres lay another egg and blow a game to Edmonton
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
'"I think what happens in the room stays in the room. I think we just came in, regrouped and played a good 3rd period. We just weren't able to find the next goal. We had a lot of chances. We're not going to deny the fact that we had chances to get the next goal, but I think what happens in the room is our business."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
5 Observations: Sabres squander two-goal lead, fall to Oilers 4-3
'To say these types of collapses are concerning would be an understatement but at this point, they shouldn't come as a surprise. If the Sabres have proved anything this season it's that they can't play a full 60-minutes. That was evident once again on Monday and cost the Sabres two precious points.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres squander two-goal lead, fall to Oilers 4-3