'The third-period comeback had all the elements that have become synonymous under coach Don Granato. The Sabres used their speed to overwhelm the star-studded, exhausted Maple Leafs, until a difficult moment occurred that will test the mettle of a young team.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres erase 2-goal deficit but late mistake spoils comeback attempt
Archives for November 14, 2021
Mike Harrington: Even with small crowd, it was good old-fashioned Sabres-Leafs chaos
'If you're going to make fully vaccinated Canadians get a PCR test to go back home at a cost of $100-$200, they're not going to do it. We've read lots about state politicos understandably dismayed by the rule. They have to keep working on the issue and it's ruining commerce, severely damaging the Sabres and will crush the Bandits if it's still in place when their season … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even with small crowd, it was good old-fashioned Sabres-Leafs chaos
Sabres roar back, fall to Maple Leafs; Jeff Skinner enjoys best game in years
'Instead of taking his time to move from behind his net, Sabres defenseman Mark Pysyk quickly backhanded it up the right boards to winger Jeff Skinner. Alex Kerfoot intercepted the pass and fed Morgan Rielly, who beat Sabres goalie Aaron Dell from high in the slot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, fall to Maple Leafs; Jeff Skinner enjoys best game in years
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Late Rielly goal gives Maple Leafs, Woll a victory in goalie's NHL debut (Toronto Sun) The Leafs shake things up and change their back-to-back luck with a win in Buffalo (Toronto Star) Leafs edge Sabres as Keefe's rejigged lineup sparks outburst of depth goals (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Rielly’s late goal lifts Maple Leafs to 5-4 win over Sabres
'The Sabres were unable to force overtime after they wound up being hemmed in their own zone over much of the final two minutes in leading to the decisive goal.' … [Read more...] about Rielly’s late goal lifts Maple Leafs to 5-4 win over Sabres
Late goal stuns Sabres against Toronto
'Rielly took a shot from the point that hit the cross bar behind Dell and bounced across the goal line for the game-winning goal. Alex Kerfoot assisted on the score that came with less than 12 seconds to go in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Late goal stuns Sabres against Toronto
Opinion: Sabres overcome two-goal deficit twice; still can't beat Toronto
'Goaltending was a clear problem in this game for both teams, as Dell was making his Sabres debut. We don’t know where Craig Anderson is in his rehab, but if it gets to the point where two goalies have to play again and Anderson is still hurt, I would think the call would go to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who appears to be coming around with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres overcome two-goal deficit twice; still can’t beat Toronto
Opinion: Observations: Sabres Can Hang With Anyone, But Is It Enough?
'This isn’t trying to be patronizing either! The Sabres are missing important pieces right now - Jokiharju, Mittlestadt, Anderson, and Olafsson - and still competing and generating chances. We may all have to have a conversation about the Sabres maybe not being the worst. This doesn’t make them a playoff team, but bad teams make the playoffs all the time in the NHL. Why not the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Observations: Sabres Can Hang With Anyone, But Is It Enough?
Adams discusses state of the Sabres
'Adams reiterated the importance of acquiring a top prospect like Peyton Krebs in any trade involving ex-captain Jack Eichel, in addition to Syracuse native Alex Tuch. Their excitement to be joining the organization is another aspect of the trade that Adams highlighted during the conversation.' … [Read more...] about Adams discusses state of the Sabres
Sabres lose in final seconds 5-4 to Maple Leafs
'"Obviously, they've got some skilled guys. You give them time and space with the puck in the [offensive] zone, and they're going to make it difficult on you," Sabres forward Jeff Skinner said. "Things happened fast out there. Whatever happened, we're going to look at it, correct it, and move on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in final seconds 5-4 to Maple Leafs
Sabres lose tough one in final seconds, 5-4 to Maple Leafs
'Buffalo trailed 4-2 at the halfway mark of the third, but showed a lot of fight down the stretch. Jeff Skinner scored his second goal of the night, and less than a minute later Rasmus Dahlin tied the game on a one-timer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose tough one in final seconds, 5-4 to Maple Leafs
Canadians travel to Buffalo for Sabres and Maple Leafs game at KeyBank following border reopening
'“Just being here, in a new city, as a fan of the opposing team, it’s a great feeling,” said Rob Jot-Kandola, who traveled to Buffalo from Toronto with a group of friends. “It’s the Leafs. The Leafs are playing in Buffalo. We always come every year whenever they play and the borders been closed for about a year almost and when they opened up the first thing we did was look for … [Read more...] about Canadians travel to Buffalo for Sabres and Maple Leafs game at KeyBank following border reopening
Woll helps Maple Leafs defeat Sabres in NHL debut
'Jeff Skinner had two goals and an assist, and Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist for the Sabres (6-6-2). Aaron Dell made 21 saves in his Buffalo debut.' … [Read more...] about Woll helps Maple Leafs defeat Sabres in NHL debut
At The Final Horn | Sabres rally back but fall in regulation to Toronto
'Morgan Rielly scored with 11.8 seconds left in regulation as the Sabres were defeated 5-4 on Saturday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres rally back but fall in regulation to Toronto
Late goal spoils Sabres' comeback effort vs. Maple Leafs
'"It was a lot of surges, and credit to both teams in that regard," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "It was tough for each team to kind of break the surge and the pressure. But once it turned, it was a surge the other way."' … [Read more...] about Late goal spoils Sabres’ comeback effort vs. Maple Leafs