'Buffalo (19-19-7) has lost two in a row and is 3-8-1 in its last 12 games. The Sabres also received goals from Brandon Montour and Sam Reinhart, while Hutton made 26 saves in his first start in almost a month.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canucks 6, Sabres 3
Archives for January 2020
Sabres fall apart late to Canucks, can’t help Carter Hutton: ‘A lot of it’s on us’
'“I felt fine,” Hutton said. “It’s just frustrating, you know what I mean? (Vancouver is) a pretty good hockey team up front. I think sometimes it’s like when they get to buzz like that in the offensive zone and move pucks around, stuff like that, it’s hard to compete. We battled, but obviously it’s just not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall apart late to Canucks, can’t help Carter Hutton: ‘A lot of it’s on us’
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart’s presence in circle boosting power play
'After converting one of their three chances Saturday, Sabres are just two of 23 over the last nine games. Still, they’ve scored twice in their last seven opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart’s presence in circle boosting power play
Sunday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks 6, Sabres 3: Horvat helps visitors crank up the intensity in satisfying road win (Vancouver Province) Canucks Extra: Buffalo Wildin' (Vancouver Province) IWTG: Canucks bounce back from Florida fiasco with convincing win over expansion cousin Sabres (Vancouver Courier) Five Takeaways: Canucks @ Sabres (TSN) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Boeser scores twice in Canucks’ 6-3 win over Sabres
'Defensive breakdowns proved costly for Buffalo, which was unable to keep up with Vancouver’s speedy forwards.' … [Read more...] about Boeser scores twice in Canucks’ 6-3 win over Sabres
Sabres fall at home to the Canucks, 6-3
'From there, it was all Canucks, all the time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall at home to the Canucks, 6-3
The Sabres don't play well in front of Hutton
'Hutton’s teammates took responsibility for playing poorly in front of him and said they felt bad for Hutton.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres don’t play well in front of Hutton
5 Observations: Canucks top Sabres 6-3
'"Those final 14 minutes we really need to put a mirror in front of our faces and figure out why we gave up what is our game and there really is no sign of it"' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Canucks top Sabres 6-3
Sabres Drop Second Straight, Fall 6-3 to Canucks
'The Sabres would see a defensive breakdown minutes later, when the Canucks would score twice in just over a minute. Buffalo wouldn’t be able to climb out of the two goal hole, and Vancouver would seal the game with an empty netter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop Second Straight, Fall 6-3 to Canucks
Canucks use big third period to defeat Sabres
'"I felt fine. It's just frustrating, you know what I mean?" said Hutton, who is 0-7-4 after starting the season 6-0-0. "[They're] a pretty good hockey team up front. I think sometimes it's like when they get to buzz like that in the offensive zone and move pucks around, stuff like that, it's hard to compete. We battled, but obviously it's just not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Canucks use big third period to defeat Sabres
Defensive miscues cost Sabres in loss to Canucks
'"That's definitely something we can't accept," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "I mean, it was a hell of a hockey game until 14 minutes to go and we turn it into a very painful, unacceptable finish.' … [Read more...] about Defensive miscues cost Sabres in loss to Canucks
At the Horn: Canucks 6 - Sabres 3
'The Canucks then scored a pair of goals 1:14 apart to secure the two points. First, Boeser put Vancouver ahead with a shot from the slot 6:24 into the third and Jake Virtanen then scored at the 7:38 mark to make it 5-3.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Canucks 6 – Sabres 3
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose three-goal lead, fall to Crunch (Buffalo News) Amerks drop heartbreaker to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch rally past Amerks, 5-4 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres looking for Rasmus Dahlin to use his shot to ignite offense
'"More than anything you have to show him what it creates, and we need to create more second chances," Krueger said."It’s going to come primarily from the defensemen getting pucks to the net. We’re working on that kind of imagery so that he sees it in his head. That will then release him to make the brilliant one-on-one move."' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for Rasmus Dahlin to use his shot to ignite offense
Jake McCabe expected to return to Sabres' lineup against Canucks
'Defenseman Jake McCabe, who missed the loss Thursday in St. Louis with an upper-body injury, returned to practice Friday and is on track to play against the Canucks. Additionally, winger Zemgus Girgensons is expected to play after missing practice Friday for what the Sabres called "maintenance."' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe expected to return to Sabres’ lineup against Canucks