'When the final buzzer ended, poor Rasmus Dahlin took his stick in one hand over his head and pounded it on the ice. He's "up" to minus-32 in 33 games. Taylor Hall was bent over at the waist and had to be thinking, "When do I get my exit ticket?" Sam Reinhart, who scored the team's first power-play goal all month – seriously – kicked at the ice.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Pegula’s 70th comes on his team’s 17th. There’s nothing happy about it
Archives for March 28, 2021
The Wraparound: Streak hits 17 as late goal sinks Sabres in Boston
'The Sabres' leads after the first and second periods were just the seventh time in 33 games this season that they've led after each frame. Reinhart's goal marked only the 10th time they opened the scoring.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Streak hits 17 as late goal sinks Sabres in Boston
Sabres Notebook: Granato and Ellis behind bench after false positives, long rides
'Granato ran his pregame meetings Thursday morning and then learned of the positive tests, so he and Ellis had to isolate in their hotel rooms, rather than coach the game. Granato and Ellis could not register the required number of negative tests in time for the team plane in the evening after the 4-0 loss to the Penguins, so they returned to Buffalo. They then took a car … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Granato and Ellis behind bench after false positives, long rides
Sabres play best game in weeks, still lose 17th straight
'They generated just three shots on goal in the third period, including zero during a stretch of more than 15 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play best game in weeks, still lose 17th straight
Goalie Linus Ullmark looks strong in return, offers Sabres some hope
'Their myriad problems, of course, extend far beyond goaltending. But it’s safe to say if Ullmark had remained healthy, they would’ve won at least a few times over the past month.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark looks strong in return, offers Sabres some hope
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Craig Smith’s late goal helps Bruins extend Sabres’ losing streak to 17 games (Boston Globe) Brad Marchand added to NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list (Boston Globe) Smith scores late as Bruins survive scare from Sabres (Boston Herald) Bruins Notebook: Brad Marchand placed on COVID protocol list (Boston Herald) Bruins Wrap: Craig Smith Scores Winner In Comeback Effort Vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Bruins win 3-2 to extend Sabres skid to 17 straight losses
'“There’s nothing to say about that now,” said Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark, who was activated Saturday after a month on injured reserve and made 33 saves. “You’ve got to go home, recharge and come back stronger for the next one.”' … [Read more...] about Bruins win 3-2 to extend Sabres skid to 17 straight losses
Quick Shifts: What Eric Staal's trade means for the Taylor Hall market
'Even if he retains half of Hall’s exorbitant $8-million cap hit, Adams’ price will have to drop. While a reduced Canadian quarantine could open a couple options, Hall’s full no-move clause could also limit his GM's trade partners.' … [Read more...] about Quick Shifts: What Eric Staal’s trade means for the Taylor Hall market
17 winless games in a row for the Sabres
'Buffalo's winless streak hit an unfathomable 17 games in a row. The team is 0-15-2 in that stretch.' … [Read more...] about 17 winless games in a row for the Sabres
Opinion: Sabres were better team for 40 minutes, but still lost in Boston
'The shots, when it mattered the most, were 15-3 in favor of the Bruins, costing a very fragile-minded group their 17th-straight loss.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres were better team for 40 minutes, but still lost in Boston
Opinion: Three observations: Ullmark's return keeps Sabres in it, but Bruins prevail
'The Sabres had played a couple of good periods against the Bruins in the opening 40 minutes of the game, but Buffalo simply couldn't get it going in the closing 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Ullmark’s return keeps Sabres in it, but Bruins prevail
Sabres fall short 3-2 to Bruins in Ullmark's return
'Ullmark's last full game between the pipes was also Buffalo's last win. They haven't picked up two points in a single outing in over a month; Saturday's loss marks the 17th game of Buffalo's skid. The Sabres host the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short 3-2 to Bruins in Ullmark’s return
Sabres winless streak hits 17 games in 3-2 loss to Bruins
'"We were not as aggressive as we needed to be, collectively. We just weren't moving as a group of five well enough. We got into a rhythm to start the game, then in the third ... we were not moving as a unit," interim coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres winless streak hits 17 games in 3-2 loss to Bruins
Sabres fall to Bruins, extend record skid to 17
'"We obviously played a good game, a good hockey game," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "A couple bounces end up in the back of our net and I just didn't think we had enough looks in the third period there to really try and put them away and end the game. We've just got to find a way to keep pushing for offense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Bruins, extend record skid to 17
'They elevated their intensity' | Sabres unable to hold off Bruins' push
'The Sabres entered the second intermission with a 2-1 lead on the strength of goals from Reinhart and Kyle Okposo. Nick Ritchie tied the game early in the third period and Craig Smith scored the winning goal with 3:50 remaining. The Bruins played to a 15-3 shot advantage over the final 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about ‘They elevated their intensity’ | Sabres unable to hold off Bruins’ push