'Jimmy Vesey was credited with the game winner 8:34 into the third period. Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson and Casey Mittelstadt also scored for Buffalo. Eichel picked up two goals and an assist for his ninth multi-point game of the season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Maple Leafs 4 – Sabres 6
Archives for November 2019
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose to Toronto in OT (Buffalo News) Sabres goalie prospect Jonas Johansson exceeding expectations with Amerks (Buffalo News) Point streak reaches nine games in OT loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Aberg Scores Overtime Winner in Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres looking to avoid dubious slice of history against Leafs
'A loss in Friday afternoon's matinee against the Leafs downtown would be Buffalo's sixth straight against Toronto, something that has never happened since the Sabres entered the NHL in 1970.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking to avoid dubious slice of history against Leafs
Sheldon Keefe has had immediate impact behind Leafs' bench
'"He's personable, likes to get feedback from the players," said Leafs center Auston Matthews. "Everybody is different. I don't know how much we can go on with comparisons and differences, but no coach is the same. We've got a new coach now and things are going to be different. You've got to move forward and expect changes."' … [Read more...] about Sheldon Keefe has had immediate impact behind Leafs’ bench
Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund quickly acclimating to NHL
'“They called me up for a reason and they thought I was ready, and that’s what it feels like,” Asplund said following Thursday’s practice inside KeyBank Center, where the Sabres begin a home-and-home set Friday afternoon against the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund quickly acclimating to NHL
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs at Sabres game day (Toronto Sun) Friday NHL preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Toronto visits Buffalo after Johnsson’s 2 goal-game (AP) Maple Leafs, on track after coaching change, visit Sabres (Field Level Media) Maple Leafs at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
Matthews, Eichel thankful Granato back coaching
'"We were just so lucky to hear things started to turn for him for the better. You just pray for him that things work out and thank god that they did. He's back with us and I imagine he's extra thankful this Thanksgiving as are we."' … [Read more...] about Matthews, Eichel thankful Granato back coaching
Sabres prep for home-and-home set with Maple Leafs
'"We're really excited about it," Krueger said. "It's been highlighted on the calendar for a while, this back-to-back. You can feel the energy in the group. We're going to make the picture small here and do our best to play some strong hockey."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for home-and-home set with Maple Leafs
'Lack of confidence' continues for Sabres' struggling offense in overtime loss
'The good vibes created during a remarkable October are a distant memory.' … [Read more...] about ‘Lack of confidence’ continues for Sabres’ struggling offense in overtime loss
Sabres sending no messages on the scoreboard or on the ice
'More than eight years after Milan Lucic's unanswered plummeting of Ryan Miller, the Sabres remain about as soft as Grandma's homemade pumpkin ice cream sitting out on the Thanksgiving Day countertop.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sending no messages on the scoreboard or on the ice
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin out indefinitely with concussion
'In a video released as part of the suspension announcement Tuesday, George Parros, who is in charge of the department of player safety, explained that Tampa Bay thought Dahlin caused the high hit by driving Cernak's elbow upward. Cernak explained to reporters Wednesday in Tampa, Fla., that he "didn't mean to hurt Dahlin" and called the incident an "unlucky situation."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin out indefinitely with concussion
The Wraparound: Flames 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
'Jimmy Vesey and Victor Olofsson scored for the Sabres, who took the lead 1:55 into the third period. Linus Ullmark made 26 saves in goal, and Buffalo had 36 shots on net. Calgary, meanwhile, also received goals from defenseman TJ Brodie and winger Matthew Tkachuk.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Flames 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Lack of finish dogs Sabres again in OT loss to Flames
'Sure, the Sabres do some things well for stretches.' … [Read more...] about Lack of finish dogs Sabres again in OT loss to Flames
Sabres notes: Team focused on winning following hit on Rasmus Dahlin
'“We’re just going to accept the result as it is,” coach Ralph Krueger said inside KeyBank Center. “Again … you would always rather have the five minutes in the game because the suspension doesn’t do us any good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Team focused on winning following hit on Rasmus Dahlin
Thursday's Calgary Coverage
Amid off-ice controversy, Flames defeat Sabres in 3-2 overtime victory (Calgary Sun) Flames try to stick with routine as controversy swirls around coach (Calgary Sun) Questions loom for Flames management and owners about Peters racial, physical allegations (Calgary Sun) Bill Peters issues statement addressing use of racial slurs (Calgary Sun) Geoff Ward the obvious choice … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage