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Slow start: Sabres drop season opener to Washington

'The Sabres looked to be back in sync to start the third period, scoring less than a minute into the third period. Jake McCabe's first goal of the season came 20 seconds into the third and brought Buffalo within a goal, 4-3. However, Eric Staal turned the pick over in the defensive zone seconds later that led to a Jakub Vrana goal and 5-3 Capitals lead.' … [Read more...] about Slow start: Sabres drop season opener to Washington

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5 Observations: Sabres drop season opener with 6-4 loss to Capitals

'It was the BOO show to kick things off as the Washington Capitals top line proved to be an issue all night. Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, and Alex Ovechkin were primarily responsible for the team's first three goals [they finished with a total of seven points between the three] and it looked as if the Sabres had no solution for them whatsoever. You can't allow a top line to … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres drop season opener with 6-4 loss to Capitals

WKBW-TV |

Capitals hang on against Sabres, win Laviolette's debut in season opener

'"We expected rust and there was rust, and we expected an adjustment to the physicality and the speed," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "We need to simplify with the puck. We need to make sure that we are more compact defensively. We were a little hesitant. Our defensive game needs to take away the gaps and we need to attack quicker. I thought we were a little bit soft … [Read more...] about Capitals hang on against Sabres, win Laviolette’s debut in season opener

NHL.com |

Hall, Cozens make debuts | 5 takeaways from the Sabres' season opener

'"They gave us chances. Even in the first period, we had six or seven pretty good chances. It just seems like it might be like that for the next few games. But we need to simplify with the puck. We need to make sure that are more compact defensively. We were a little hesitant. Our defensive game needs to take away the gaps and we need to attack quicker. I thought we were a … [Read more...] about Hall, Cozens make debuts | 5 takeaways from the Sabres’ season opener

Sabres.com |

How communication, sports science played roles in Sabres camp

'"Quality" was the word used by Krueger when he addressed the media prior to the start of camp. The Sabres opted to start right off the bat with a practice group that would resemble their NHL roster, separated from a smaller group of young players who would have to push their way to the top. They opened with up-tempo, physically demanding practices to reacclimate players to … [Read more...] about How communication, sports science played roles in Sabres camp

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