Buffalo visits Tampa Bay after Reinhart’s 2 goal-game (AP) Lightning go for Stockholm sweep of Sabres (Field Level Media) Sabres at Lightning preview (NHL.com) Nuts & Bolts: Lightning go for second-straight win over Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage (Part II)
Archives for November 9, 2019
'A dream come true': Czech-Slovak Sabres fans cheer for their team in Stockholm
'You didn't know there was such as thing as the Czech-Slovak Fan club? Me either.' … [Read more...] about ‘A dream come true’: Czech-Slovak Sabres fans cheer for their team in Stockholm
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin thrilled by first meeting with Swedish legend Nicklas Lidstrom
'"As a 17-year-old, he looked poised and mature. He looked hungry, willing to get up in the play, played with lots of enthusiasm. That's what you see in today's game as well. And at 19 years old, he's still a young player."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin thrilled by first meeting with Swedish legend Nicklas Lidstrom
The Wraparound from Sweden: Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
'Tampa Bay (7-5-2) had a 2-0 lead after one before Reinhart scored late in the second. Yanni Gourde's goal at 7:45 of the third put the Lightning up, 3-1, before Reinhart got Buffalo close again.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound from Sweden: Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
Stockholm Scenes: Vasa Museum showcases warship's salvage, restoration
'In the center of it all is the Vasa, the world's only preserved 17th century warship. The massive ship (230 feet long and 170 feet high) sank in Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628 – and sat mired in the mud at the bottom of the harbor for 333 years. Seriously.' … [Read more...] about Stockholm Scenes: Vasa Museum showcases warship’s salvage, restoration
Saturday's Tampa Bay Coverage (Part I)
Lightning put together a complete game to beat Buffalo in Sweden (Tampa Bay Times) Victor Hedman follows other stars’ path from their shared hometown (Tampa Bay Times) Hedman made a comeback - involved in Tampa Bay's victory (Stockholm Daily News) Markus Näslund released the puck in the Globe: "Extremely large" (Stockholm Daily News) Hedmans Tampa won round one: "Extremely … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage (Part I)
Awesome - despite the loss for Olofsson
'I had some positions there, but I just have to work on it! It still felt like I worked my way in a bit more and more the match went. In the second period we did not get to the level we should be to beat a team like Tampa, but we came back strong in the third. We made a good push, but it didn't go all the way.' … [Read more...] about Awesome – despite the loss for Olofsson
"Playoff feeling" between Tampa and Buffalo
'There will be some endgame feeling, I think. But it's just fun to get the extra attention on the matches, and it helps build the atmosphere, he says.' … [Read more...] about “Playoff feeling” between Tampa and Buffalo
The NHL goalkeeper's greeting before the hockeyall Swedish meeting
'A fiery rivalry meeting between Modo and Björklöven tonight. Then Buffalo goalkeeper Linus Ullmark sends a greeting to his old club. "Ten straight wins," he says with a smile.' … [Read more...] about The NHL goalkeeper’s greeting before the hockeyall Swedish meeting
"One of my most special moments"
'Success chain Olofsson-Eichel-Reinhart pressed on in the attack zone and it was only near that "Goalofsson" had to make his first goal (outside of powerplay) for the season.' … [Read more...] about “One of my most special moments”
"I shook - felt like a toddler"
'As a 17-year-old, he looked ready and mature. He looked hungry, wanted to keep up with the game and played with enthusiasm. That's what you see today, too. And as a 19-year-old, he's still young.' … [Read more...] about “I shook – felt like a toddler”
"He doesn't get enough credd for it"
'Although I am a year older than him, it feels like, he is a very good leader, he feels significantly older than he is in his way of leading the team, says Victor Olofsson, who is also a chain mate with Eichel.' … [Read more...] about “He doesn’t get enough credd for it”
Thanks for the party - but still get a bit boring aftertaste
'A crowded Globe got to see hockey entertainment on a completely different level than we are used to in SHL.' … [Read more...] about Thanks for the party – but still get a bit boring aftertaste
Kucherov scores, Lightning top Sabres 3-2 in Sweden
'“Their decision was it was a fair hit,” Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. “We need to move on whether we like it or not.”' … [Read more...] about Kucherov scores, Lightning top Sabres 3-2 in Sweden
Lightning vs. Sabres: Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov lead Tampa Bay in win at 2019 NHL Global Series
'Sam Reinhart netted both goals for Buffalo; he now has seven goals and 13 points in 15 games this season. His second tally made it a one-goal game but the Sabres could not find the back of the net again. Linus Ullmark, one of four Swedes that suited up for Buffalo in the contest, made 31 saves, including 26 at even strength.' … [Read more...] about Lightning vs. Sabres: Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov lead Tampa Bay in win at 2019 NHL Global Series