'Luukkonen, tabbed a possible franchise goalie when he was drafted in the second round back in 2017, has endeared himself to teammates during his short time in the NHL. He has also provided fans with a glimpse at what the Sabres could have in net for years to come, showing pro-ready athleticism and rebound control.' … [Read more...] about ‘Really tough day’ for Sabres worsened by injury to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Archives for May 2, 2021
The Wraparound: Sabres fall apart in series finale against Bruins, lose 6-2
'Buffalo didn’t register its 10th shot on goal until 30:38 into the game, but it managed to tie the score, 1-1, on a shorthanded breakaway by Riley Sheahan. Arttu Ruotsalainen added his fifth goal in 13 NHL games to make it 5-2 in the third period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres fall apart in series finale against Bruins, lose 6-2
Inside the NHL: Ryan Miller memories abound after retirement announcement
'Miller's infamous "he's a piece of bleep" press conference after getting plowed by Milan Lucic was a time-tested classic, but the incident put a label on the organization as a soft group it's still trying to get over.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Ryan Miller memories abound after retirement announcement
Sabres lose ugly game to Bruins, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to injury
'After a solid few weeks, the Buffalo Sabres have started reminding everyone why they’ve occupied the NHL’s basement for months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose ugly game to Bruins, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to injury
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Craig Smith’s hat trick helps Bruins blow out league-worst Sabres (Boston Globe) Craig Smith of the Bruins was happy to see the hats flying at the Garden (Boston Globe) Bruins dominate Sabres in 6-2 win (Boston Herald) Bruins Notebook: Sean Kuraly breaks through (Boston Herald) Craig Smith’s hat trick leads Boston Bruins to dominant 6-2 win over Buffalo Sabres (Springfield … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Craig Smith’s 3 goals carry Bruins past Sabres 6-2
'The Bruins went 7-1 against the Sabres this season and improved to 21-4-1 in the teams’ last 26 meetings.' … [Read more...] about Craig Smith’s 3 goals carry Bruins past Sabres 6-2
Luukkonen injured in Sabres' loss to Boston
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was injured at the end of the second period while the Sabres were on the penalty kill. The rookie goaltender was helped off the ice favoring his left leg.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen injured in Sabres’ loss to Boston
Opinion: Luukkonen's injury very unfortunate; No word on severity yet
'If this is the end of Luukkonen’s season, he will finish 1-3-0 with a 3.88 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. In Rochester this season, he was 7-5-2 with a 3.60 goals-against average and an .889 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen’s injury very unfortunate; No word on severity yet
Bruins dominate Sabres, hand Buffalo fourth straight loss
'The lopsided tally was a product of the shot chart: the Bruins had 43 shots on goal. Craig Smith contributed a hat trick for Boston.' … [Read more...] about Bruins dominate Sabres, hand Buffalo fourth straight loss
Bruins defeat Sabres, strengthen hold in East Division
'"It's added on to the tough day," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "That's obviously a big one. This is a great opportunity for him to get some minutes and now that's in question. Every now and then you have a really tough day. Everybody had a really tough day today. His [injury] was the finish, but he battled extremely well up to that point."' … [Read more...] about Bruins defeat Sabres, strengthen hold in East Division
5 Takeaways | Sabres face 'tough day all around' in road loss to Bruins
'"A lot of goals came from self-inflicted mistakes and we weren't on our game," Sheahan said. "They were bearing down. Just the little battles and little things that you do to win games, we weren't doing. I guess we got it handed to us."' … [Read more...] about 5 Takeaways | Sabres face ‘tough day all around’ in road loss to Bruins
At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 - Bruins 6
'In the final 15 seconds of the second period, while tracking the play on the penalty kill, Luukkonen sustained a lower-body injury and had to be assisted off the ice when the horn sounded.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Bruins 6
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks snap skid with 3-1 win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Amerks, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage