'The final score does not tell the story. The Sabres limited dangerous scoring opportunities at 5-on-5, matched the Bruins’ physicality and controlled play at times, including a first-period stretch in which they had nine consecutive shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres slowly learning how to fight back from early deficits
Archives for April 2021
The Wraparound: Sabres tie the score twice before losing to Bruins 5-2
'Former Sabres winger Taylor Hall helped the Bruins pull away with a goal in the third period. Hall has five goals and three assists for eight points in 10 games since the trade to Boston. Brad Marchand added an empty-netter.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres tie the score twice before losing to Bruins 5-2
Retiring Ryan Miller: 'Buffalo is always going to have a big part of my heart'
'Miller, still beloved in Western New York for his heroics with the Buffalo Sabres from 2002-14, needed a few moments to collect his thoughts after watching a tribute video that included well wishes from family, former teammates and coaches and play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret.' … [Read more...] about Retiring Ryan Miller: ‘Buffalo is always going to have a big part of my heart’
Sabres started winning, showcased rapid improvement in April
'“It’s all about development,” interim Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call. “I keep saying it, we have to get better and so that is the push, to get better. Again, you compete every night to win. You lay a game plan, a strategy out to implement that targets the win. But you have to get better and we’ve seen that. Our players, there’s no question they feel that. It’s … [Read more...] about Sabres started winning, showcased rapid improvement in April
Former Sabres star Ryan Miller to retire; Buffalo still special place for goalie
'So Miller, the Sabres’ all-time wins leader, said he “wanted to do right by the fans.” Buffalo offered him special things – a career and a place to live and grow – so he repaid it by becoming an active member of the community through his Steadfast Foundation and other endeavors.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Ryan Miller to retire; Buffalo still special place for goalie
Friday's Boston Coverage
The end of Charlie Coyle’s 28-game goal drought opened the floodgates for the Bruins (Boston Globe) Calm, cool, collected: David Krejci not fazed by much, even his contract status (Boston Globe) Charlie Coyle snaps slump, notches winner for Bruins over Sabres (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Trent Frederic earns another look (Boston Herald) Photo gallery (Boston … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage
Bruins score 3 unanswered goals in 3rd, beat Sabres 5-2
'“We were battling. Boston is a tough team. That’s how they play. They play physical,” Buffalo defenseman Jacob Bryson said. “I thought we stood our ground. I thought we played well and we had our chances. ... It was a good game. They just capitalized on a few more chances than we did.”' … [Read more...] about Bruins score 3 unanswered goals in 3rd, beat Sabres 5-2
Poor third period dooms Sabres against Bruins
'The game did not stay tied long, though, as Boston forward Charlie Coyle cashed in on a Reinhart turnover six minutes later. Coyle's sixth goal of the season made it 3-2 Bruins with 12:02 to play in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Poor third period dooms Sabres against Bruins
Opinion: Sabres made too many third period mistakes to lose in Boston
'Luukkonen had faced 40 or more shots in both of his starts before Thursday. Boston put 39 shots on him, but Granato said that prime scoring chances-against have been cut way down.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres made too many third period mistakes to lose in Boston
Ryan Miller announces retirement at conclusion of 2020-21 season
'In 540 career games with the Sabres, Miller finished as the franchise's all-time leader in games played, wins (240) and saves (14,847). He also finished second in team history behind Hall of Fame goalie Dominik Hasek with a .916 save percentage, and third with a career 2.58 goals-against average behind Hasek and Martin Biron.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller announces retirement at conclusion of 2020-21 season
In 18 years, Ryan Miller left it all on the ice
'In my mind, Miller only ranks behind Dominik Hasek, Roger Crozier and Tom Barrasso in Sabres history. Following the 2009-10 season, Miller won the Vezina Trophy thanks to a career-best .929 save percentage in 69 games played.' … [Read more...] about In 18 years, Ryan Miller left it all on the ice
Sabres fall to Bruins 5-2
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's 35 saves weren't enough for the blue and gold. Boston scored three unanswered goals to end the game in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Bruins 5-2
Former Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller will retire from NHL at end of the season
'He finishes his career as the all-time winningest U.S.-born goaltender with 390 wins which ranks 14th in NHL history. He also ranks 12th in saves (21,621) and 19th in games played (794) in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller will retire from NHL at end of the season
Sabres fall apart in 3rd period, lose 5-2 to Bruins
'Buffalo struggled to stop the Bruins in the final period. Charlie Coyle scored the go-ahead goal with roughly 13 minutes to go in the game, Taylor Hall added one against his old team about 10 minutes later, and Brad Marchand scored an empty net goal in the final minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall apart in 3rd period, lose 5-2 to Bruins
Former Sabres goalie Ryan Miller calling it a career at conclusion of the season
'“I have decided that I am going to retire after the season having been given more time doing what I love than I could ever have hoped for,” Miller said. “Thank you to you my teammates and staff, past and present. I’m thankful to so many who made my career possible and helped me on my journey from youth hockey to the NHL. Thank you to my family for supporting me with so much … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Ryan Miller calling it a career at conclusion of the season