'"We weren't really playing our game," Hinostroza said. "We were giving them too much respect over there and that's something we can't do. As soon as we got to our game, it was a lot of fun to play tonight. Definitely a big positive for our team."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres get back on the attack, stifle Lightning in 5-1 win
Archives for October 26, 2021
Mike Harrington: At least for one night, Sabres reach the Lightning's gold standard
'"The message (from Granato) is clear is to push back and play with the puck," Anderson said. "That's always been the message from Don from day one. That's a perfect team there over there. That's how they won. They won with puck possession, they've won with holding the puck, supporting the puck. It's a great recipe for success. And it's one that is tried and true. So, for us, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At least for one night, Sabres reach the Lightning’s gold standard
Sabres answer coach Don Granato’s intermission challenge, beat Lightning
'“I had a message for them,” Granato said. “I didn’t like what was transpiring and felt we needed to respond. You certainly have to respect what they have over there. But there’s something to giving them too much respect, and that can’t happen. Can’t happen.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres answer coach Don Granato’s intermission challenge, beat Lightning
Lightning’s Jon Cooper traces Sabres’ early success to Don Granato
'“You have a chance to have a cold one with somebody, Donny Granato’s a good guy to have one with,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Lightning’s Jon Cooper traces Sabres’ early success to Don Granato
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning chasing again, fall to Sabres on the road (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Drop Third Straight (WDAE-FM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Bolts plagued by another quiet offensive night Monday in Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 5, Lightning 1 (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Olofsson scores twice to help Sabres beat Lightning 5-1
'“We don’t have a long body of work on this, so it’s still a major work in progress,” Granato said. “But tonight, obviously, is one more night of hopeful reassurance that you can do things. And the core guys, the core older guys, really, really are key in that.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores twice to help Sabres beat Lightning 5-1
Anderson leads Sabres to win over Tampa Bay
'The Lightning continued to pepper Anderson in the second period, but the net minder was up to the task. More than halfway through the frame Tampa Bay was outshooting Buffalo 8-0 for a 22-9 overall advantage in the game.' … [Read more...] about Anderson leads Sabres to win over Tampa Bay
Opinion: The Sabres did what it took to win a game and upset the Stanley Cup Champions, 5-1.
'Anderson only let in one goal lowering his goals against to 1.76 and raising his save percentage to .944. That puts Anderson fifth in the NHL while Dustin Tokarski is third.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres did what it took to win a game and upset the Stanley Cup Champions, 5-1.
Sabres top Lightning 5-1, snap seven-game losing streak vs. Tampa Bay dating back to 2018
'The 2nd period started off on a much different note for the Sabres than the 1st period did with the team registering zero shots on goal in the first 14 minutes. Jeff Skinner broke the shot-less streak with 6:45 left in the period and it was Drake Caggiula capitalizing in the final minute of play, his first goal of the season, to give the Sabres a 2-1 lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Lightning 5-1, snap seven-game losing streak vs. Tampa Bay dating back to 2018
Sabres step up in final 21 minutes to beat Tampa 5-1
'It was a rough frame for Buffalo despite getting a lead. The Sabres didn’t even have a shot on goal for the first 10 minutes of the second period, and had to battle to keep the puck out of the net. Tampa put the pressure on, but goaltender Craig Anderson kept the score at 1-1 until the final minute of the second period. Drake Caggiula scored the go-ahead goal, but there was … [Read more...] about Sabres step up in final 21 minutes to beat Tampa 5-1
Sabres defeat Lightning, continue hot start
'"That's the reigning Stanley Cup champs. That's a great hockey team over there," Anderson said. "I think our guys showed up ready to play, put the work boots on and tried to frustrate them by outworking them. Any time you win, it's satisfying. This is a tough league to play in, it's a tough league to get wins in. Kudos to our guys for putting in the work tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Lightning, continue hot start
Sabres continue to earn respect with win over Lightning
'Caggiula scored the winning goal on a breakaway with 38.7 seconds on the clock in the second period. Vinnie Hinostroza scored to add insurance early in the third. Robert Hagg tallied two points (1+1) while teaming with Mark Pysyk for the bulk of the assignment of slowing down Tampa Bay's top line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to earn respect with win over Lightning
At The Final Horn | Anderson leads Sabres to victory with 35 saves
'Craig Anderson was strong between the pipes, stopping 35 shots. The victory was the 294th of Anderson's career, moving him into sole possession of 40th place in NHL history in goaltender wins.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Anderson leads Sabres to victory with 35 saves
Prospects Update | Nadeau riding point streak for Shawinigan
'Olivier Nadeau is on a three-game point streak for the Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL, posting two goals and two assists over that span.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Nadeau riding point streak for Shawinigan