'But this wasn’t the sort of drubbing we’ve seen them endure in the past at the hands of the Capitals (6-2-4), who won seven of the previous 10 meetings. Over the final two periods, Buffalo had more shots (22-18) and 5-on-5 high-danger scoring chances (6-5). Four of Washington’s five goals were scored off deflections or tipped shots.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres show more fight on the road, still drop fifth straight game
Archives for November 9, 2021
Sabres notebook: Morning skates a game-by-game decision for Don Granato
'“It really is day to day,” explained Granato. “What coaches like is that you’re ready to play at 7 p.m. How you get there, it really doesn’t matter to me as a coach. I don’t think it matters to anyone as a coach. Just 7 p.m., be ready to play. We gave the guys an optional today because we wanted (Sunday) to be a hard workday for practice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Morning skates a game-by-game decision for Don Granato
Sabres battle back after slow start, fall to Capitals: ‘I liked the fight’
'“I liked the fight all the way through to the end,” Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call. “We have to compete. That was one disappointment in our last road game (Thursday), we didn’t have a real high competitive level and we needed that first and foremost. I think there were opportunities in the game that were created and generated and it’s the way we need to play. We … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back after slow start, fall to Capitals: ‘I liked the fight’
Tuesday's Washington Coverage
Alex Ovechkin pulls even with Brett Hull with his 741st goal in the Capitals’ 5-3 win (Washington Post) Ovechkin ties for fourth on all-time goals list in Capitals’ win over Sabres (Washington Times) Ovechkin tied for No. 4 on all-time NHL goals list with 741 (AP) Alex Ovechkin career goals and rank on NHL all-time scoring list (The Sporting News) Top line carries Caps to … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Tuesday's Vegas Coverage
Jack Eichel eager to get back to playing hockey with Knights (Las Vegas Review Journal) Newest Golden Knight gets out into Las Vegas community (Las Vegas Review Journal) With Buffalo behind him, Eichel ready for surgery, new life with Golden Knights (Las Vegas Sun) Traikos: Eichel 'motivated' to prove Sabres and detractors wrong following trade to Vegas (National … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vegas Coverage
Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3
'Cody Eakin, Anders Bjork and Colin Miller scored for the Sabres, who suffered a fifth consecutive defeat, with four of those coming in regulation. Dustin Tokarski had 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3
After Eichel: What Does the Future Hold for the Buffalo Sabres?
'So where does that leave this surprisingly decent Sabres team? When you look at the team’s young talent that is already on the roster and the wealth of prospects across the globe, the Sabres seem like they are in pretty good shape. Thanks to a decade of mediocrity – and even a few years of outright dreadful play – they have accumulated a massive prospect pool with some really … [Read more...] about After Eichel: What Does the Future Hold for the Buffalo Sabres?
Winless streak hits five as Sabres lose to Capitals
'Buffalo clawed back to within one in the third period when Anders Bjork pounced on a loose puck after two or three attempts during a net-front scramble. It was his second goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Winless streak hits five as Sabres lose to Capitals
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres' slow start dooms late game push against Capitals
'Washington scored the first goal early, with Tom Wilson getting his stick on a deflection in front to put the Capitals ahead. From there, the Capitals controlled the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres’ slow start dooms late game push against Capitals
Opinion: The Sabres couldn't handle Washington around the net and it cost them
'The fact is luck had very little to do with it as Washington had players planted in front of Tokarski all night long. If Buffalo wants to win games, the defensemen have to do a better job of getting those players out of there so Tokarski can see the shots. Cody Eakin agreed and said it's a detail they must work on.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres couldn’t handle Washington around the net and it cost them
Sabres drop 5th straight game with 5-3 loss to Capitals
'After the Capitals jumped out to a 2-0 lead, the Sabres got some life with Cody Eakin's 2nd goal of the season following a turnover by Alex Ovechkin. But as soon as the Sabres responded, the Capitals had a response of their own when Ovechkin tallied his 11th goal of the season and his 741st goal of his career, making him the league's 4th all-time leading scorer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 5th straight game with 5-3 loss to Capitals
Make it five: Sabres drop fifth straight in 5-3 loss to Capitals
'It wasn’t a blowout despite the score. The Sabres kept it close and never let it get out of hand until late in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Make it five: Sabres drop fifth straight in 5-3 loss to Capitals
Ovechkin scores NHL goal No. 741 for Capitals in win against Sabres
'"I liked the fight all the way through to the end. We have to compete," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I think there were opportunities in the game that were created and generated and it's the way we need to play. We need to play aggressive."' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores NHL goal No. 741 for Capitals in win against Sabres
Sabres' comeback effort falls short in loss to Capitals
'"A lot of good things I think we did, a lot of things to improve on," said Eakin, who scored to put the Sabres on the board during the second period. "But for the most part we competed pretty darn hard and gave them a lot to handle."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback effort falls short in loss to Capitals
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Capitals, Ovechkin climbs record book
'Cody Eakin, Anders Bjork and Colin Miller scored for Buffalo at Capital One Arena while Dustin Tokarski stopped 25 of 30 shots.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Capitals, Ovechkin climbs record book