'Defense that chokes the neutral zone. Crisp breakouts. Stellar passing. Nifty finishes. All backed by strong goaltending. It all seems so simple. It's the recipe that should win anywhere.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to bring a suddenly improving road show back home
Archives for February 8, 2020
Tom Golisano, Larry Quinn to be honored by Sabres as part of '2000s Night'
'As in previous decade ceremonies, a large group of alumni is scheduled to be introduced. Subject to change, the current roster of alumni slated to attend is highlighted by former captains Daniel Briere and Jason Pominville, current team broadcasters Martin Biron and Andrew Peters, Sabres development coach Adam Mair and Angola native and youth hockey director Patrick Kaleta.' … [Read more...] about Tom Golisano, Larry Quinn to be honored by Sabres as part of ‘2000s Night’
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, New York Rangers 2
'Hutton was particularly sharp in the third period of this one, stopping the first 17 shots he faced before Mika Zibanejad snapped his shutout bid with 2:53 to go. Hutton finished with 37 saves but things got hairy after Chris Kreider's power-play goal with 1:38 left. The Rangers outshot Buffalo, 23-6, in the third period and 39-28 for the game.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, New York Rangers 2
Saturday's New York Coverage
Rangers’ late rally comes up short in loss to Sabres (New York Post) Rookie Kaapo Kakko a big Rangers’ silver lining in lost night (New York Post) Rangers’ Alexandar Georgiev ‘solid’ in spot start (New York Post) Rangers rally late, but it isn't enough in loss to Sabres (Newsday) Rangers coach David Quinn gains some faith in Kaapo Kakko for his effort against Buffalo … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Vesey, Hutton help Sabres hold on to beat Rangers 3-2
'“Tonight was a big win,″ Vesey said. ”I’ve had my chances the last week or two. I”ve just tried to simplify my game. It’s good to get rewarded. Overall, we really liked our compete (level) tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Vesey, Hutton help Sabres hold on to beat Rangers 3-2
Sabres hang on to beat Rangers 3-2
'The Sabres were able to pad their lead with a slick Jack Eichel pass from the Sabres' blue line to Jimmy Vesey at the other end. Vesey danced through three Rangers before slotting the puck in past Georgiev to give the Sabres a three goal cushion. They needed it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on to beat Rangers 3-2
Sabres take two points from the Blueshirts
'Overall, it was a good effort for the Sabres to allow them to pick up three out of a possible four points in two days. It is not the full four they were looking for, but an effort they can build off of against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take two points from the Blueshirts
Sabres pick up 3-2 road win over Rangers
'One minute and thirteen seconds. That's how long it took for the Sabres to nearly blow a three-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick up 3-2 road win over Rangers
Sabres Earn Big 3-2 Road Win Against Rangers
'The Rangers scored two late goals in just over a minute, but the Sabres would hang on to earn a much needed two points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Earn Big 3-2 Road Win Against Rangers
Vesey has goal, assist in Sabres win against Rangers
'"I think we'd like to play a little tighter there when it's 3-0, but it is what it is," Hutton said. "At this point we've just got to win games and that's what we did tonight."' … [Read more...] about Vesey has goal, assist in Sabres win against Rangers
Sabres turn in strong defensive outing in win over Rangers
'"It was just an unbelievably strong defensive performance by the guys," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "They just really shut down the neutral zone. They're a team that creates a lot through the neutral zone and we were able to neutralize that and that was definitely the centerpiece of the victory today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn in strong defensive outing in win over Rangers
At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Rangers 2
'Zemgus Girgensons, Sam Reinhart and Jimmy Vesey scored for Buffalo to give them a three-goal lead before the Rangers made things interesting right at the end of regulation.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Rangers 2
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks start slowly, end up losing to Crunch (Buffalo News) Prospect C.J. Smith believes he's still in Sabres' plans (Buffalo News) Amerks win streak snapped in 5-2 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage