Edmonton Oilers Game Day: The return of Ralph Kreuger (Edmonton Sun) Draisaitl, Oilers to host the Sabres (AP) Oilers eye return of Kassian as Sabres visit (Field Level Media) Sabres at Oilers preview (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Edmonton Coverage
Archives for December 8, 2019
Carter Hutton's massive struggles are simple: He needs to make more saves
'So that's nine straight losses -- 0-5-4 on your stat sheet -- for the guy who started the season as the Sabres' No. 1 goaltender and was 6-0 in his first six trips to the crease.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton’s massive struggles are simple: He needs to make more saves
After a quick penalty, Kyle Okposo gets a goal in his return
'"Obviously not the ideal start but glad we killed that one off," Okposo said with a pained smile when asked about his penalty. "Just a little bit of trying to be too much on my toes. If I've played every game, I'm probably just backing up and making a little read there."' … [Read more...] about After a quick penalty, Kyle Okposo gets a goal in his return
The Wraparound: Vancouver Canucks 6, Buffalo Sabres 5 (OT)
'The Sabres wiped out a 5-3 deficit in the final eight minutes as Zemgus Girgensons scored at 12:05 and Marcus Johansson tied the game on a slapshot with 58.5 seconds left and Hutton out for an extra attacker.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Vancouver Canucks 6, Buffalo Sabres 5 (OT)
Sunday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks 6 Sabres 5 (OT): Miller ends offensive thriller, preserving win after hosts blow lead (Vancouver Province) Ed Willes: Canucks gain an edge on Sabres in tight showdown of 'new hope' squads (Vancouver Province) Canucks Extra: High flying offence an argument to make bonus point wins a thing in hockey (Vancouver Province) Canucks survive another third-period collapse to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Miller scores in OT to lift Canucks over Sabres 6-5
'“I just felt like we shot ourselves in the foot a few times,” Eichel said. “We kept battling through the adversity.”' … [Read more...] about Miller scores in OT to lift Canucks over Sabres 6-5
Sabres force overtime, but fall 6-5 to the Canucks
'The Sabres were able to force overtime with a late goal from forward Marcus Johansson with 58.5 seconds to go in regulation to tie the game at 5-5. However, it was Canucks forward J.T. Miller who ended the game with 1:39 to go in the overtime with a power play goal over the glove of Sabres goalie Carter Hutton.' … [Read more...] about Sabres force overtime, but fall 6-5 to the Canucks
The Sabres comeback fell short in overtime
'Carter Hutton started the season 6-0-0 and has lost nine straight since. He had another rough outing in Vancouver and in those nine losses, has a goals against of 3.98 and a save percentage of .875.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres comeback fell short in overtime
Sabres drop second game of trip 6-5 to Vancouver Canucks in overtime
'Part of the Sabres' surprise success in October was the play of what many saw as the fourth line: Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson, and Kyle Okposo. As they started putting pucks into the net, head coach Ralph Kruger praised the line as a whole. The return of a healthy Kyle Okposo led to the return of a more conventional lineup with 12 forwards and six defensemen; and it … [Read more...] about Sabres drop second game of trip 6-5 to Vancouver Canucks in overtime
Miller, Canucks recover to defeat Sabres in OT
'Sabres center Jack Eichel appeared to win it at 2:09 of overtime, but teammate Henri Jokiharju was called for an interference penalty. "It takes a goal out of their net and puts one in ours and that's frustrating," said Eichel, who had two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games (10 goals, 12 assists), his NHL career high and longest active streak in the League.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Canucks recover to defeat Sabres in OT
Sabres erase trio of deficits in OT loss to Canucks
'"It's a big point," said Kyle Okposo, who scored in his return from a 10-game absence. "… We could have wilted, but we didn't. We found a way to tie the game and get a point. Obviously, we would have liked to get a second one, that's disappointing. But I liked the way we fought back and that's a huge point."' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase trio of deficits in OT loss to Canucks
At the Horn: Sabres 5 - Canucks 6 (OT)
'Buffalo has surrendered a league-high five shorthanded goals this season. The Sabres' power play finished the game 1-for-4.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 5 – Canucks 6 (OT)
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester’s point streak stopped at 12 games (Buffalo News) Amerks split weekend set with Checkers (Amerks.com) Checkers snap Rochester's streak (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage