'The Sabres (17-15-7) are winless in five of their last six games and have lost each of their first two games against the Bruins (23-7-9) this season. Now, coach Ralph Krueger will await word on Skinner's availability. The absence of a 40-goal scorer could have a significant impact on an offense that has scored only five goals in its past four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Jeff Skinner to upper-body injury in shutout loss to Boston
Archives for December 28, 2019
At this point, it's hard to have any faith in the Sabres
'It's hard to believe one game can promote such a sense of hopelessness.' … [Read more...] about At this point, it’s hard to have any faith in the Sabres
Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen to receive 'some games' in Rochester during season's second half
'"We’re working on putting together a schedule in the second half of the season to target some games in Rochester, as long as he continues to play well, as long as he continues to work hard and as long as he stays healthy," Sexton said of Luukkonen. "We’re working through that now. We’ll have something that we’ll talk about with our coaches and with UPL in the coming weeks. … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen to receive ‘some games’ in Rochester during season’s second half
The Wraparound: Bruins 3, Sabres 0
'The Sabres had momentum until late in the period, and the Bruins scored the game's opening goal at with 22 seconds remaining on a set play off a faceoff win by Bergeron. Pastrnak faked a shot following a faceoff win and passed over to Bergeron, whose one-timer went into the open net for a 1-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Bruins 3, Sabres 0
Bills are back in the playoffs, Sabres are back in the hunt: Buffalo sports in 2019
'GM Jason Botterill, under fire for the Ryan O'Reilly trade the previous summer and lack of movement until getting Brandon Montour at the trade deadline, went outside the box in May by hiring Ralph Krueger and giving the 59-year-old another NHL chance six years after he was fired in Edmonton. So far, so good. The Sabres started 8-1-1, slumped in November but came back in … [Read more...] about Bills are back in the playoffs, Sabres are back in the hunt: Buffalo sports in 2019
Sabres lose game to Bruins, Jeff Skinner to upper-body injury
'Skinner, who signed an eight-year, $72 million contract in June, has struggled this month. He hasn’t scored since Dec. 2, an 11-game stretch. But in his last few outings, he has performed more like his old self, playing aggressively and generating scoring chances beside center Marcus Johansson and Jimmy Vesey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Bruins, Jeff Skinner to upper-body injury
Sabres notes: Jake McCabe’s advice to Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Be yourself’
'“If anything, it should elevate his play and give him more confidence. I know that’s what it did for me. I gave myself a lot more confidence in my play and I had a great tournament.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jake McCabe’s advice to Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Be yourself’
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Patrice Bergeron lights it up again, helps Bruins polish off Sabres (Boston Globe) Zdeno Chara, jaw surgery and all, returns to lineup (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron strikes twice in Bruins win over Sabres (Boston Herald) Connor Clifton has opportunity in Bruins’ defensive misfortunes (Boston Herald) Bruins Wrap: Patrice Bergeron Scores Two In Boston’s 3-0 Win Vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Bergeron’s 3rd straight 2-goal game lifts Bruins over Sabres
'“We were really angry after the second period,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “That was good that the group came back out and fought and tried to turn it, but it wasn’t there. I’ve seen Halak play very well. He was our goalie at the World Cup and he really had a good game today.”' … [Read more...] about Bergeron’s 3rd straight 2-goal game lifts Bruins over Sabres
Bruins blank Sabres, 3-0
'Buffalo failed to score a goal for the first time since November 2nd, and also have only five goals in their last four games.' … [Read more...] about Bruins blank Sabres, 3-0
The Sabres let Boston's stars run wild and lose again
'Buffalo is not a real tough team and many of their forwards like to play on the perimeter and not pay the price where goals are scored. I listened to Phil Housley for two season beg his players to go to the net and now Krueger is doing the same thing almost on a nightly basis.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres let Boston’s stars run wild and lose again
Bergeron scores twice as Sabres fall 3-0 to Bruins
'It was a good crowd tonight with minimal seats available, but I'd be lying if I didn't note the amount of Boston fans. I could see all of the yellow and black from press row but it wasn't until the Bruins scored their first goal of the night that you realized how many visiting fans were in the house. Hint: it was fairly loud with applause following both goals. It's nice to see … [Read more...] about Bergeron scores twice as Sabres fall 3-0 to Bruins
Sabres Shutout By Boston 3-0
'The Sabres drop their second straight, and now have just two points in their last five games. The home and home series against Boston continues Sunday at TD Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shutout By Boston 3-0
Halak, Bruins shut out Sabres to end home winning streak
'"We all knew the challenge of the [holiday] break going in and both teams had the same challenge," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "I thought we really, after the slow start, first three, four minutes, I thought we really settled into a good game 5-on-5 and then what happened was the [penalty-kill] breakdown just sent shockwaves through us. We gave up that pace and battle … [Read more...] about Halak, Bruins shut out Sabres to end home winning streak
Sabres focused on finding answers on offense following loss to Bruins
'"Boston didn't need many opportunities. They're an experienced team. They jump in those holes and they do damage very quickly. We've got to get that ruthlessness when we felt in the first period we had the upper hand. We need to get ourselves the lead and we didn't do it. That's gonna definitely be a focus moving into the next game against them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on finding answers on offense following loss to Bruins