'Buffalo had the only two shots on goal in the three-on-three overtime session, and were able to score the game-winning goal with less than a minute to go in the period. Asplund received a pass from Olofsson across the ice and scored on an open net for the 4-3 victory. Olofsson and Dahlin assisted on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start road trip with win over Anaheim
Archives for October 2021
Opinion: Three observations: Asplund and Anderson key in Sabres' 4-3 OT win against Ducks
'At 40-years-old, Anderson is still showing he can still a goal away from time to time. He's taken the majority of Buffalo's starts this year and seems to be showing he can still handle the responsibility of a decently-sized workload early in the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Asplund and Anderson key in Sabres’ 4-3 OT win against Ducks
Opinion: The Sabres are a difficult team to deliver a knockout punch to.
'The Sabres had three shots in the final 24:16 of this game, but that’s all they needed. Hats off to Victor Olofsson, he was pretty much the team’s worst 5-on-5 player since he came into the NHL, but he is so much better this season. He has really worked hard on his game and in overtime, he made a gorgeous play staying strong as he cut to the net. He dragged the puck and then … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres are a difficult team to deliver a knockout punch to.
ConnectLife offering free pair of tickets to Sabres home game if you donate blood in November
'ConnectLife says it is experiencing a blood shortage heading into the holiday season.' … [Read more...] about ConnectLife offering free pair of tickets to Sabres home game if you donate blood in November
Asplund nets OT winner, Sabres top Ducks 4-3
'Anaheim had scored three unanswered goals, and the Sabres only had one shot on goal in the third period, but it didn’t matter. Buffalo made their opportunities count, and in overtime, Rasmus Asplund delivered the game-winning goal to give them the 4-3 victory.' … [Read more...] about Asplund nets OT winner, Sabres top Ducks 4-3
Get 2 Know Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato
'"It's not what you don't have, it's what you do have, and that starts with our leadership with Donny," Sabres new veteran goaltender Craig Anderson said after Buffalo's season opener, a 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Get 2 Know Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato
Sabres recover, defeat Ducks in OT to open road trip
'Asplund tapped the puck into an open net after receiving a pass from Victor Olofsson, who got around Trevor Zegras before warding off Jamie Drysdale to make the play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recover, defeat Ducks in OT to open road trip
'He's my best friend' | Asplund, Olofsson connect to earn OT win
'"That was all Ollie there," Asplund said. "I was just on the back side of the net and then tapped it in. So, it's his goal. I was just happy to be able to finish it off for him there."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s my best friend’ | Asplund, Olofsson connect to earn OT win
At The Final Horn | Asplund's 2-goal game gives Sabres OT win over Ducks
'The Sabres led 3-0 in the second period and had the lead evaporate as Anaheim chipped away and controlled play. However, the Sabres persevered to win the first game of their four-game West Coast road trip and improve to 5-1-1 on the season.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Asplund’s 2-goal game gives Sabres OT win over Ducks
Sabres notebook: Casey Mittelstadt might rejoin team following 4-game road trip
'“I did not find out any more other than it’s encouraging, like the healing process is going as good as we’d hoped," Granato said of Mittelstadt. "With Mittsy there’s that day-by-day checking and so he’s definitely going in the right direction. ... It’s progressing and the hope is very shortly or immediately when we get back that he’d be able to integrate with us right away.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Casey Mittelstadt might rejoin team following 4-game road trip
Sabres defensemen Robert Hagg, Mark Pysyk thriving together as partners
'That style, of course, can be a tad boring. Still, it has been effective for the duo entering Thursday’s contest against the Anaheim Ducks, the start of a four-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defensemen Robert Hagg, Mark Pysyk thriving together as partners
Sabres’ Cody Eakin, Casey Mittelstadt nearing return from injuries
'In other injury news, Granato said defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, out since suffering a lower-body injury Sept. 17, has joined the Rochester Americans to continue his rehab. Samuelsson has participated in the Sabres’ last two morning skates at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Eakin, Casey Mittelstadt nearing return from injuries
Thursday's Anaheim Coverage
Anaheim takes on Buffalo, looks to break 4-game skid (AP) Preview: Ducks Look to Bounce Back Tonight vs. Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Anaheim Coverage
Which Teams Can Afford Jack Eichel?
'Friedman, however, doesn't think any of them are close to getting a deal done. He pointed out Eichel's medical situation prevent him from providing immediate help to a “win-now” club such as the Golden Knights. Furthermore, the assets they would have to part with would deplete their roster. The same can be said for the Avalanche, Bruins, Hurricanes or any club that sees itself … [Read more...] about Which Teams Can Afford Jack Eichel?
Hagg and Pysyk help keep the Sabres defense calm
'Pysyk doesn’t want to complicate why they’re doing so well. He said, “I think it’s just keeping it simple with each other, being predictable with one another plus we’ve developed a friendship as well, so in practice we’re pushing each other, having fun and it’s that level of comfort that if one of us makes a mistake, you’re not letting the other guy down.' … [Read more...] about Hagg and Pysyk help keep the Sabres defense calm