'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
Archives for October 2021
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
Sabres Mailbag: What can GM Kevyn Adams acquire for Jack Eichel?
'It’s more likely that the Sabres will add multiple players to help offset Eichel’s salary. Also, the team acquiring him will have flexibility in the form of long-term injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: What can GM Kevyn Adams acquire for Jack Eichel?
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin maturing, responding to adversity within games
'“He doesn’t carry that forward,” he said. “Even when I first got here a couple years ago, he would’ve carried that for a long time. He would’ve carried that through the game. So he was able to let that go, move on and refocus."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin maturing, responding to adversity within games
Monday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres host the Lightning in Buffalo on Monday (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Season's first back-to-back begins in Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Hamilton Take2: There's no reason for concern about the Sabres
'The problem is going to be the inability to score off of Grade-A chances. They made two rookie goalies making their first NHL starts look like Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy, who is the world’s best goalie.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: There’s no reason for concern about the Sabres
Observations: Dustin Tokarski salvages a point for tired Sabres in New Jersey
'Tokarski stopped 37 of 39 shots to send the Sabres to a 3-1-1 record after the Devils outshot Buffalo 29-12 over the final 40 minutes of regulation. Entering overtime, Tokarski had an impressive 2.53 goals saved above expected, a metric that measures how a goalie performs based on the quality of shots.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Dustin Tokarski salvages a point for tired Sabres in New Jersey
Sabres notebook: Dan Girardi still spending time around the NHL roster
'“I don’t think of Danny as a development coach,” Granato said of Girardi. “He has too much experience, and he did a tremendous job last year instilling some calm and confidence in our defensive group and even our whole team. He’s respected by everybody here, and anytime you can get him around our guys more, even our coaching staff more, the better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Dan Girardi still spending time around the NHL roster
Inside the NHL: When it comes to Eichel, the money is as big an issue as the surgery
'In a flat-cap time, there's just not many teams that can afford a $10 million contract for the next four years, and the Sabres aren't budging about retaining any salary.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: When it comes to Eichel, the money is as big an issue as the surgery
Sabres players picked their goal songs – and Jeff Miers has thoughts
'There’s not much here that is particularly surprising, a la Josh Allen’s predilection for Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis Jr. during his pregame preparation. Many of the Sabres seem to have pulled their faves from Spotify’s “Today’s Top Hits” playlist. No foul there. Goal songs need to be upbeat and anthemic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players picked their goal songs – and Jeff Miers has thoughts
Bills, Sabres 'mistakenly' donate items to Tonawanda GOP candidate
'Brown clearly identified himself and the reason for his request when he filled out online forms asking the organizations to contribute auction prizes for a pair of campaign fundraisers, according to interviews and election records.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres ‘mistakenly’ donate items to Tonawanda GOP candidate