'Dahlin suffering a concussion set the stage for a disastrous ending to the three-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s injury sets stage for disastrous finish to Sabres’ road trip
Archives for November 26, 2019
Lower-body injury forces Evan Rodrigues out of Sabres lineup against Tampa Bay
'The Sabres recalled center Jean-Sebastien Dea with Rodrigues unavailable against the Lightning. Dea has excelled in the faceoff circle during his 18 games in Rochester and provided Krueger with another right-handed option at center.' … [Read more...] about Lower-body injury forces Evan Rodrigues out of Sabres lineup against Tampa Bay
The Wraparound: Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Buffalo Sabres 2
'The Sabres (11-10-3) lost two of three games on the road trip and are 2-8-2 in their last 12 games. They allowed two shorthanded goals in a 43-second span during the third period, and their penalty kill had another goal against. Additionally, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin missed the third period because of an undisclosed injury suffered during a second-period power play.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Buffalo Sabres 2
Elbow to head gives Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin concussion
'Cernak wasn’t penalized for the hit, which occurred just after Dahlin passed the puck. Dahlin left the game and did not return.' … [Read more...] about Elbow to head gives Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin concussion
Sabres recall Jean-Sebastien Dea from Amerks
'Right now, the Sabres have four injured forwards. They dressed 11 forwards and seven defensemen Sunday. Curtis Lazar, a healthy scratch against the Panthers, was their only extra “spare” forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Jean-Sebastien Dea from Amerks
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Two shorthanded goals help Lightning past Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning host ‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ night (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning make minor league trade with Buffalo (Tampa Bay Times) Photo gallery (Tampa Bay Times) Tampa Bay Lightning's Erik Cernak to have hearing for elbowing Rasmus Dahlin (The Sporting News) Lightning Score Early And Often In 5-2 Win Over … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning get 2 short-handed goals, beat Sabres 5-2
'“Right now, we’re just worried about Rasmus and getting him healthy, and hoping it’s not a long-term injury,” Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. Krueger added that “it’s better for me not to judge” the hit right now.' … [Read more...] about Lightning get 2 short-handed goals, beat Sabres 5-2
Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman leaves game vs. Lightning with concussion
'Skating in the offensive zone, Dahlin had the puck in the left circle and made a pass to the halfboard right before defenseman Erik Cernak sent a blindsided elbow to the 19-year-old blueliner's head.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman leaves game vs. Lightning with concussion
Sabres struck by Lightning, fall 5-2 in Tampa Bay
'Though the Sabres weathered the initial storm that was the Lightning powerplay to begin the period, things got mighty ugly with about eight-minutes gone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struck by Lightning, fall 5-2 in Tampa Bay
The Sabres implode in Tampa Bay
'On the power play you would think the Sabres would be up and ready to go. They’re only down a goal and are pressing and skating well. Forget the fact they are 1-for-31 lately on the power play, just show desperation and take the game back. What happened instead were careless passes and a team that played like a losing team. Cedric Paquette scored a shorthanded goal on a … [Read more...] about The Sabres implode in Tampa Bay
5 Observations: Dahlin injured as Lightning top Sabres
'For a team that should be playing desperate hockey, this was an embarrassing effort in the third period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Dahlin injured as Lightning top Sabres
Sabres lose to Lightning 5-2
'The Sabres power-play unit has struggled to score, just one goal in the last 11 games, the issues continued on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Lightning 5-2
Lightning score twice shorthanded, top Sabres for third straight win
'"Very disappointing," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said after announcing Dahlin's injury. "We'll let the League deal with the judgment of what happened. Right now, we're just worried about Rasmus and getting him healthy and hoping it's not a long-term injury."' … [Read more...] about Lightning score twice shorthanded, top Sabres for third straight win
Dahlin diagnosed with concussion following loss in Tampa
'Special teams proved to be the difference in the game for the Sabres, who took a 2-1 lead in the second period on goals from Sam Reinhart and Vesey. Mikhail Sergachev tied the game with a power-play goal later in the period, then Yanni Gourde scored to make it 3-2 just 2:26 later.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin diagnosed with concussion following loss in Tampa
At the Horn: Sabres 2 - Lightning 5
'Reinhart's nine goals through 24 games put him on pace for a career-high total (30).' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 2 – Lightning 5