'“We do everything we can to get wins,” Johansson added. “When they slip away, it’s frustrating, and it’s tough. We’ve just got to learn from it and put it behind us, and get back to how we started the game. Keep building off that.”' … [Read more...] about Killorn scores twice, Lightning come back to beat Sabres 6-4
Archives for January 2020
Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel dangles Kevin Shattenkirk, scores outstanding short-handed goal
'The impressive move fooled defender Kevin Shattenkirk and caught goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy off-center to the puck, and his desperate lunge could not stop the Sabres' captain from increasing Buffalo's lead to 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel dangles Kevin Shattenkirk, scores outstanding short-handed goal
Sabres cough up 4-1 lead, fall 6-4 to Bolts
'That score would hold through 40 minutes of up-and-down action as Buffalo maintained their one-goal advantage amidst the madness.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cough up 4-1 lead, fall 6-4 to Bolts
Sabres still striving for consistency halfway through season
'It has been a roller coaster ride through the first three months of the year, with several peaks and valleys over Ralph Krueger’s first 41 games. Tonight followed that theme with the team jumping out to a 4-1 lead, only for Tampa Bay to score five unanswered goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still striving for consistency halfway through season
Krueger: 'We're giving up very little defensively right now; it's our offense that needs to get firing again'
'"The guys are playing hard, and we've been extremely disappointed with the results as of late. But we're giving up very little defensively right now, and it's our offense that needs to get firing again. To play good defensively, you have to be physical and you have to be aggressive as a group. We have been that, but it's something that you can possibly build on in certain … [Read more...] about Krueger: ‘We’re giving up very little defensively right now; it’s our offense that needs to get firing again’
Report - Evan Rodrigues unhappy with his role, requesting a trade
'The report to The Athletic mentions Rodrigues believes there is no future for him with the organization. Rodrigues will be scratched for winger Dalton Smith against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Report – Evan Rodrigues unhappy with his role, requesting a trade
Sabres wrap up 2019 calendar year with 6-4 loss to Lightning
'The Sabres kicked the month off with a 7-1 win over New Jersey back on December 2nd and went 4-1-1 through their first six games. How did they end things? Not the way they started them. They lost seven of their last eight games, and managed to score just 15 goals compared to their opponent's 32. Starting off a month hot is great but there's no point if you end things not so … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap up 2019 calendar year with 6-4 loss to Lightning
Report: Buffalo Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues has requested a trade
'Rodrigues, 26, hasn't scored a goal in 24 games this season with the Sabres, while only recording three assists.' … [Read more...] about Report: Buffalo Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues has requested a trade
Sabres See Three Goal Lead Fade, Fall 6-4 To Tampa
'However Buffalo would see their lead fade, as Tampa scored five unanswered goals between the second and third periods. The Sabres drop their fourth straight game. Buffalo hosts Edmonton Thursday, January 2nd.' … [Read more...] about Sabres See Three Goal Lead Fade, Fall 6-4 To Tampa
Killorn scores twice, Lightning rally past Sabres for fourth straight win
'"We were playing well, obviously a 4-1 lead, we have momentum and then we [throw] the game away," Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Killorn scores twice, Lightning rally past Sabres for fourth straight win
Eichel's amazing deke fakes out Lightning defense, TV camera
'Jack Eichel was going one way. And everybody else was going the other way.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s amazing deke fakes out Lightning defense, TV camera
Sabres unable to hold lead in loss to Lighting
'"When we do get into these penalty, power play, specialty team situations, they seem to break our 5-on-5 momentum and we need to stop changing our 5-on-5 game due to the feelings on the specialty teams. It was a change in momentum against a very dangerous team, but we are to blame. We gave them more than they actually took."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold lead in loss to Lighting
At the Horn: Lightning 6 - Sabres 4
'Conor Sheary recorded a goal and two assists for Buffalo. Marcus Johansson, Jimmy Vesey and Jack Eichel also scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Lightning 6 – Sabres 4
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Ex-Sabre, Amerk Bailey helps Utica beat Rochester (Buffalo News) Bailey, Comets edge Amerks for key win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks close out 2019 with 3-2 loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Comets ring in new year with win over Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage