'The 20-year-old followed up by showing no signs of fear in delivering upon his coach’s trust in a 3-2 win on Friday night. Cozens’ line not only kept McDavid off the scoresheet in even-strength situations, but he scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the final minute of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Cozens scores 2, Sabres snap skid with 3-2 win over Oilers
Archives for November 2021
Cozens scores twice, Tokarski stands tall as Sabres win 3-2 over Edmonton
'Tokarski made several big stops late in the third period on Conor McDavid and Draisaitl to preserve the victory. Tokarski made 33 saves on 35 Oilers shots, 14 of those saves were made in the final frame.' … [Read more...] about Cozens scores twice, Tokarski stands tall as Sabres win 3-2 over Edmonton
Alex Tuch excited to join team he rooted for growing up
'Tuch grew up just a little over two hours east of Buffalo just outside of Syracuse. As a kid, he grew up next to former Sabres forward Tim Connolly, who is also originally from the Syracuse area. Tuch watched the likes of Daniel Briere, Chris Drury, Thomas Vanek, Jochen Hecht, Brian Campbell and Maxim Afinogenov, and cheered for the Sabres as his favorite team.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch excited to join team he rooted for growing up
Three Observations: Sabres hold off Oilers for 3-2 win
'Because the Sabres' units both up and down a man are among the league's best, as well. Buffalo is killing 87% of their penalties and converting 25% of their power plays. It's not otherworldly like Edmonton, but it's nothing to sneeze at, either.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres hold off Oilers for 3-2 win
Cozens shines in front of family, scores two goals with relatives in attendance
'“It’s a big confidence boost for sure, going against one of the top players in the world,” Cozens said. “I wanted to be up for the challenge.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens shines in front of family, scores two goals with relatives in attendance
Cozens, Sabres defeat Oilers to end five-game skid
'"We love him because he competes to win," Sabres coach Don Granato said of Tokarski, who got his first win since Oct. 16. "And it hasn't worked out as much as he'd like, but I don't think that's been his doing at all. He's done his part. I think the games that he hasn't won, we didn't score enough on our side, really. He's played great the whole season, and it's nice for that … [Read more...] about Cozens, Sabres defeat Oilers to end five-game skid
'He was ready' | Cozens matches up with McDavid, scores twice in win
'Cozens counted nine family members in attendance for Buffalo's first home game since the Canadian border opened on Monday. His parents flew in all the way from The Yukon while his grandparents, cousins, and uncle drove from their home just over the border.' … [Read more...] about ‘He was ready’ | Cozens matches up with McDavid, scores twice in win
At The Final Horn | Cozens scores twice as Sabres down Oilers
'Cozens recorded the first multi-goal game of his career and Dustin Tokarski turned aside 33 shots to earn the victory.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Cozens scores twice as Sabres down Oilers
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks edged by Monsters in back-and-forth affair (Amerks.com) Monsters mount comeback for 4-3 victory over Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Jacob Bryson will finally get to play NHL game in front of family
'“I am so pumped right now,” an excitable Nancy said over the phone Thursday morning. “We’ve been waiting and waiting for the border to reopen. We’re ecstatic.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson will finally get to play NHL game in front of family
Sabres’ Tage Thompson starting to realize potential: ‘Grown tremendously’
'In addition to recording four goals and seven points, Thompson’s 59 shot attempts ranked ninth in the NHL and fourth among forwards entering Thursday’s games, according to NaturalStatTrick.com. His ice time has swelled to 17 minutes, 54 seconds an outing, more than four minutes higher than last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson starting to realize potential: ‘Grown tremendously’
Sabres coach Don Granato wowed by Connor McDavid’s talents
'“But … the dynamic speed and the ability to change gear is what happened (on Saturday’s goal). You think you got it. His speed is one thing but when he can hit another gear, because you’re always trying to gauge speed and try to match it. The moment you match it, he hits another gear, and you see that in a lot of highlights of his.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato wowed by Connor McDavid’s talents
Friday's Edmonton Coverage
Oilers visit the Sabres after Draisaitl’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Edmonton Coverage
Why there's a surprisingly bright future for the Buffalo Sabres, post-Jack Eichel
'Watching Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams try to sell optimism in his post-trade press conference was like watching someone trying to whisper a sonnet during a Mastodon concert -- no one heard anything but the thunderous noise of Jack Eichel's departure.' … [Read more...] about Why there’s a surprisingly bright future for the Buffalo Sabres, post-Jack Eichel
Thompson playing with 'swagger' after move to center
'"I feel like I've always known that my potential's there and that I could eventually reach it," Thompson said Thursday. "He just, coming into the season, challenged me to go and reach it now."' … [Read more...] about Thompson playing with ‘swagger’ after move to center