Gameday: Senators versus Sabres (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres look to snap road skid at Ottawa (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Senators preview (NHL.com) Game Day Notes: Sens vs. Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Archives for March 26, 2019
Sabres 'played the right way,' possible tying goal disallowed in loss to Devils
'Housley's players performed with the sort of urgency they lacked during their short playoff push.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘played the right way,’ possible tying goal disallowed in loss to Devils
Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt a healthy scratch for first time this season
'"It's a matter of he's played a lot of hockey," Housley said. "He's never gone through a grind like this. For the most part, he's doing an excellent job trying to learn from our coaching staff, doing the right thing. We really recognize that. At the same time, I think it's taken its toll. It's not bad to just take a step back and regroup, and focus on the rest of the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt a healthy scratch for first time this season
The Wraparound: New Jersey Devils 3, Buffalo Sabres 1
'The Sabres (31-35-9) have lost 16 of their last 19 games, including 10 of their last 11, and own the league's third-worst road record (11-22-5). They are 12th in the Eastern Conference and increasing their odds in the NHL draft lottery.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: New Jersey Devils 3, Buffalo Sabres 1
Tuesday's New Jersey Coverage
Cory Schneider shakes off early gaff, leads Devils past Sabres | Rapid reaction (Newark Star Ledger) Pavel Zacha, Cory Schneider stay hot to help NJ Devils past Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils outlast Sabres for 3-1 win (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Devils top Sabres, 3-1 (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Schneider makes 45 saves in leading Devils over Sabres 3-1
'“I totally disagree with it, the call,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s (Rodrigues) got his territory in front of the goaltender. We are telling our guys to go to the net. He does the right thing and the guy backs into him. They saw it differently, but I disagree with it.”' … [Read more...] about Schneider makes 45 saves in leading Devils over Sabres 3-1
Sabres road woes continue, fall to Devils 3-1
'With the loss, the Sabres' road losing streak reached 12-games long. The drought spans all the way back to January 29th as the blue and gold's late-season woes continue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres road woes continue, fall to Devils 3-1
The Sabres dominate the Devils, but still can't win
'The Sabres stayed with the game after falling behind in the third period and appeared to have tied the game when Reinhart converted a Skinner shot. The play was overturned because Evan Rodrigues knocked Schneider over.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres dominate the Devils, but still can’t win
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"It's not a good feeling. We did things right and limited their chances. We did everything we wanted to except get the puck in the net. That's just how things have been going these days."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
Is a Ristolainen for Nugent-Hopkins trade a good idea?
'At the end of the day, fans would probably love this move. Personally, I'd want them to do it, but it's not some slam dunk. You're acquiring a 50-point forward, in exchange for a 40-point defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Is a Ristolainen for Nugent-Hopkins trade a good idea?
5 Observations: Devils top Sabres 3-1
'This has probably become the most overused stat and tidbit during the second half the season but it's worth reminding you that the Sabres haven't won back-to-back games since Dec. 11 and Dec. 13. Perhaps that streak ends sometime in the next two weeks.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Devils top Sabres 3-1
Sabres drop 12th straight road game, lose 3-1 to the Devils
'Buffalo joins the 2011-2012 team in having lost 12 straight road games, a mark that ranks 10th longest in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 12th straight road game, lose 3-1 to the Devils
Schneider makes 45 saves, Devils hold off Sabres
'"I thought we played the right way for 60 minutes. We had opportunities, had chances and we just didn't find the next goal," Sabres coach Phil Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Schneider makes 45 saves, Devils hold off Sabres
Overturned goal costs Sabres in loss to Devils
'"I totally disagree with the call," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I think [Rodrigues has] got his territory in front of the goaltender. We're telling our guys to go to the front of the net. He does the right thing, backs into him. They saw it differently, but I disagree with it."' … [Read more...] about Overturned goal costs Sabres in loss to Devils
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall pair from Cyclones (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage