'The Buffalo Sabres looked like a more cohesive unit, but were unable to convert on their quality chances at 5-on-5 or on the power play in their 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday at KeyBank Center. Buffalo went 0-for-5 with the man advantage, matched up against a tough Washington unit penalty kill unit.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Capitals 2 – Sabres 1
Archives for January 2021
Capitals 2 - Sabres 1 | Takeaways from Friday's game
'"I thought our 5-on-5 game in the first couple of periods was outstanding but then we get the power plays, we didn't have the same work ethic as we had 5-on-5 and they outworked us," coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Capitals 2 – Sabres 1 | Takeaways from Friday’s game
NHL announces date and time changes for pair of Sabres games
'Buffalo's match at Pittsburgh, originally set for March 27, is now scheduled for Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Then the game between the two clubs originally scheduled for April 20 at KeyBank Center, will now be played on Monday, April 19 at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about NHL announces date and time changes for pair of Sabres games
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks begin 2021 training camp (WROC-TV) Amerks hit the ice for first practice of the season (WHEC-TV) Amerks back in business as training camp gets underway (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Friday's Washington Coverage (Part II)
Buffalo plays Washington in division showdown (AP) Caps, Sabres Tangle Again (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage (Part II)
Sabres can't overcome 'very disappointing start,' drop season opener to Capitals
'“We had a very disappointing start,” Krueger said. “They came with a lot of speed. We had trouble adapting after the break. … They did a very good job of getting on us and taking away space and time and the pressure. I thought it took us at least a period and a bit to finally see our legs coming.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t overcome ‘very disappointing start,’ drop season opener to Capitals
Mike Harrington: A weird backdrop was fitting for slipshod Sabres opener
'You get the point. There was nothing. Just eerie quiet.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A weird backdrop was fitting for slipshod Sabres opener
Sabres taking precautions to protect goalies from worst-case scenario outbreak
'One of those spots must be filled by a goaltender. The Sabres have Jonas Johansson as their taxi-squad goalie and the 25-year-old has split his practice time in recent days between the NHL roster and a small group. Johansson, or whoever fills that role throughout the season, will travel with the team and can be recalled on a game day if he tests negative for Covid-19 and is … [Read more...] about Sabres taking precautions to protect goalies from worst-case scenario outbreak
Wraparound: Sabres lose season opener to Washington Capitals, 6-4
'Cozens logged 11:12 of ice time across 17 shifts while recording one shot on goal and a plus-1 rating.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: Sabres lose season opener to Washington Capitals, 6-4
Sabres look rusty early, fall to Capitals in season opener after late comeback
'After a 10-month layoff because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sabres, not surprisingly, looked out of sync, especially early. They struggled to defend, played too timid and committed some awful gaffes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look rusty early, fall to Capitals in season opener after late comeback
Sabres notes: Colin Miller rebounds to earn spot among top-six defensemen
'“He has adjusted and acclimatized completely to not only the area of Buffalo but also on the ice to the way we want to play,” Krueger said on a Zoom call prior to the game. “He’s getting used to the aggressive gapping style we expect from our defensemen while still adding to the offense, which he’s very good at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Colin Miller rebounds to earn spot among top-six defensemen
Cozens fares well as Sabres struggle in opening night loss to Capitals
'“Dylan played a very good first game,” said Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger of the team’s prized rookie. “Very calm. He never looked overwhelmed.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens fares well as Sabres struggle in opening night loss to Capitals
Sabres take issue with Dowd's hit on Staal and that could be a major problem
'"That's a tough hit," Taylor Hall told the media. "[Staal's] not even a really dangerous player at that point when he has the puck, so for their guy to go after him and make contact with his jaw like that, it's not something that you want to see."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take issue with Dowd’s hit on Staal and that could be a major problem
Friday's Washington Coverage (Part I)
New Capitals season, old names in the goal column as Caps beat Sabres in opener (Washington Post) Capitals open Peter Laviolette's tenure with a win against Sabres (Washington Times) Laviolette 'liked everything about' his top line in Buffalo (NBC Sports Washington) Peter Laviolette: 'It is not about me' after first win as Caps coach (NBC Sports Washington) Sabres take … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage (Part I)
Oshie has 3 points, Capitals open with 6-4 win at Buffalo
'Buffalo dropped to 1-6-1 in its past eight season-opening games, and came out flat for two periods against Washington.' … [Read more...] about Oshie has 3 points, Capitals open with 6-4 win at Buffalo