'The Sabres have a negative-13 goal differential in the first period this season, a significant problem considering they're just 5-14-6 when trailing after the first 20 minutes of a game.' … [Read more...] about ‘Extremely disappointing’ start dooms Sabres in another home loss
Archives for February 10, 2020
The Wraparound: Ducks 3, Sabres 2
'Miller spoiled the Sabres' comeback attempt by making 15 saves in the third period, securing the lead after Anaheim scored three goals on its first six shots of the game. Johan Larsson scored off an Anaheim turnover late in the first period and Rasmus Dahlin cut the Sabres' deficit to one with his power-play goal in the second.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ducks 3, Sabres 2
Sabres stick with Jonas Johansson, nearly roar back against Ducks
'“That’s a highlight of the game, certainly, is the way he then stopped the penalty shot,” Krueger said. “There was some energy on the bench and he really played strong the rest of the way, so what a recovery from a difficult start where we were all part of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stick with Jonas Johansson, nearly roar back against Ducks
Sabres notes: Ryan Miller’s win in Buffalo special to goalie, Ducks
'“This is a special place for him,” he said. “We talked about that before the game. This is an important game for us as a team always first. But I’m a big believer … if you’ve spent 11 or 12 years in an organization, that is something that’s put on the team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Miller’s win in Buffalo special to goalie, Ducks
Monday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks’ quick start carries them to win over Sabres in Ryan Miller’s homecoming (Orange County Register) Ryan Getzlaf says Ducks are ‘trying to enjoy success’ after 3-0-2 trip (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Miller Moves Up the Ranks, Keeps Ducks Alive in 3-2 Win in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Anaheim Coverage
Miller stops 31 shots; Ducks hang on to beat Sabres 3-2
'“We had a tough start but we came back and had a lot of scoring chances,” Dahlin said. “It’s not fun when the puck doesn’t go in.”' … [Read more...] about Miller stops 31 shots; Ducks hang on to beat Sabres 3-2
Sabres fall to the Ducks, 3-2
'Buffalo got off to a poor start. Sabres goalie Jonas Johansson was shaky early on, allowing three first period goals, a couple of which he will probably want back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to the Ducks, 3-2
Sabres could not crawl out of early hole against Anaheim
'Johan Larsson got the home team on the score board after creating a turnover in the neutral zone to cut the deficit to 3-1, then a power play goal. Buffalo’s passing seemed to be much more on point as the game went on, and in the second period it was the other lines besides the Jimmy Vesey-Jack Eichel-Sam Reinhart pairing that helped get the team back into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could not crawl out of early hole against Anaheim
Sabres' comeback falls short in 3-2 loss to Anaheim Ducks
'All three of the Ducks' goals were scored in the first period. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished the game with 22 saves on 25 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short in 3-2 loss to Anaheim Ducks
Despite 3rd Period Push, Sabres Fall To Anaheim 3-2
'The Buffalo Sabres fell into a three goal deficit in the first period, and despite a late game push and controlling the shots in the final twenty minutes, they were unable to get over the hump. With the 3-2 loss to the Ducks, the Sabres have lost three of their last four games.' … [Read more...] about Despite 3rd Period Push, Sabres Fall To Anaheim 3-2
Ducks score three in first, hold off Sabres
'"We didn't have the battle in us that we had early in New York the other day (3-2 win on Friday)," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "What we were doing in the third to generate that traffic, and the movement in the offensive zone that led to multiple opportunities, is definitely something that we need to take with us. It's our game. It is really who we want to be, and we were … [Read more...] about Ducks score three in first, hold off Sabres
Sabres unable to overcome early deficit against Miller, Ducks
'"That's a highlight of the game, certainly, is the way he then stopped the penalty shot," added Krueger. "There was some energy on the bench and he really played strong the rest of the way, so what a recovery from a difficult start where we were all part of it. I thought that was certainly a highlight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit against Miller, Ducks
At the Horn: Ducks 3 - Sabres 2
'Anaheim jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period and while Buffalo got within one and had multiple opportunities throughout the game - even hitting a few posts - they couldn't beat Ryan Miller for a third time.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Ducks 3 – Sabres 2