Sabres visit the Flyers after Lazar’s 2-goal game (AP) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Part II)
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Sam Reinhart, Curtis Lazar score twice to send Sabres to impressive road win
'“That’s the way we want to come out,” proclaimed Reinhart, whose 10th career multi-goal game occurred in his reunion with Jack Eichel on the top line.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart, Curtis Lazar score twice to send Sabres to impressive road win
Truncated schedule will cause Sabres to occasionally rest 'evolving' forwards
'"The important thing is going to be to monitor the energy and use our depth appropriately,” Krueger said. “So, if at any point in time Dylan plays two of three games or three of four, and we get a little rotation going – I've mentioned this to you already in the preseason that that could happen. Three forwards share two spots for a stretch. It's going to be very important to … [Read more...] about Truncated schedule will cause Sabres to occasionally rest ‘evolving’ forwards
Wraparound: 3 second-period goals spark Sabres' 6-1 rout of Flyers
'Slump ends: The Sabres’ power-play meetings Monday morning yielded better results against Philadelphia, as Reinhart scored off a rebound created by Hall’s shot for a 2-0 lead at 3:35 into the second period. Buffalo was previously 1 for 8 on the man advantage this season.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: 3 second-period goals spark Sabres’ 6-1 rout of Flyers
Curtis Lazar, fourth line help Sabres annihilate Flyers, earn first win
'But Monday’s 6-1 annihilation of the Flyers should extinguish any fears those losses to the Washington Capitals generated. The victory, their first in Philadelphia in eight tries, was arguably the Sabres’ most complete effort under second-year coach Ralph Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar, fourth line help Sabres annihilate Flyers, earn first win
Reinhart, Lazar net two, Hutton solid in net as Sabres earn first win with thrashing of Flyers
'“We just kind of played relentless,” said Hutton postgame. “We just kept pounding it and... didn’t stop. Where I think sometimes we would get away from it, we stuck to it, which is nice to see.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Lazar net two, Hutton solid in net as Sabres earn first win with thrashing of Flyers
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage (Part I)
Buffalo Sabres chase Carter Hart and embarrass Flyers, 6-1 (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers’ Alain Vigneault: Two-game series this season will cause a ‘lot of passion and emotion’ (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) The Flyers have to hope their bad night is just the beginning of good things for Morgan Frost | Mike Sielski (Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Part I)
Reinhart, Lazar score twice in Sabres’ 6-1 win over Flyers
'“We just kind of played relentless,” Hutton said. “We just kept pounding it. And even when we had the lead, we didn’t stop.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Lazar score twice in Sabres’ 6-1 win over Flyers
Sabres trounce Flyers in Philadelphia
'It was the first time in 135:52 of game time in the young season that Buffalo jumped out to any sort of lead over their opponent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trounce Flyers in Philadelphia
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres offense erupts in 2nd period in 6-1 win over Flyers
'Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger juggled some lines just before the 3rd period of Friday night's game against the Capitals and found a combination he liked with forwards Sam Reinhart, Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall. Reinhart continued that success he formed with them on Monday night, scoring two goals in the second period of the Sabres 6-1 romp of the Flyers. Reinhart also … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres offense erupts in 2nd period in 6-1 win over Flyers
Opinion: The Sabres deserved everything they got in a 6-1 win over Philadelphia.
'You saw heart, you saw desire, you saw discipline and you saw a team that wanted to win very badly.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres deserved everything they got in a 6-1 win over Philadelphia.
5 Observations: Sabres top Flyers 6-1 for first win of season
'The Sabres turned on the pressure right off the bat and it continually paid off. With minutes to go in the 1st period, Jeff Skinner forced the Flyers D to back up a little bit and, in the process, forced a turnover. Curtis Lazar grabbed hold of the puck, took his time, and gave the Sabres their first lead all season with a nice backhand shot.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Flyers 6-1 for first win of season
Lazar, Reinhart power Sabres past Flyers for first win of season
;Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall each had three assists for Buffalo (1-2-0), and Carter Hutton made 21 saves.' … [Read more...] about Lazar, Reinhart power Sabres past Flyers for first win of season
At The Final Horn: Sabres 6 - Flyers 1
'Buffalo picked up its first win of the 2020-21 season with a convincing road victory that saw Sam Reinhart and Curtis Lazar each score twice and Carter Hutton make 21 saves in net. Henri Jokiharju and Victor Olofsson also netted ones for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 6 – Flyers 1
'A confirmation of the process' | 5 takeaways from Monday's win in Philly
'Perhaps most importantly, the Sabres stuck to the aggressive brand of hockey they have been working toward since the start of last season under Ralph Krueger. The coach said it was one of the best performances of his tenure in terms of the way they closed gaps and tracked defensively.' … [Read more...] about ‘A confirmation of the process’ | 5 takeaways from Monday’s win in Philly