'"I was a little fired up after I got hit there so it was a nice way to pay him back a little bit. It's good. I think when we play with confidence, good things happen," Thompson said. "I thought tonight, our whole team did that - played with a lot confidence, made a lot of good plays with the puck exiting the zone. It's fun to play when you're playing like that."' … [Read more...] about ‘When we play with confidence, good things happen’ | Sabres beat Habs 4-1
Archives for November 2021
At the Final Horn | Thompson scores twice in win over Habs
'Cody Eakin and Kyle Okposo also scored goals for the Sabres, while Victor Olofsson and Jeff Skinner each tallied two assists. Dustin Tokarski made 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about At the Final Horn | Thompson scores twice in win over Habs
Caggiula week to week with upper-body injury
'The latest injury report also included forward Casey Mittelstadt and goaltender Craig Anderson, both of whom are still listed as week to week. Mittelstadt participated in the team's morning skate on Wednesday but wore a non-contact jersey. He skated on his own prior to the team's skate on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Caggiula week to week with upper-body injury
Sabres recall Murray from Rochester
'Murray has seven points (6+1) in nine AHL games this season. He scored in Rochester's win over Utica on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Murray from Rochester
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Peyton Krebs changes positions, scores first goal for Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Amerks cruise to 7-3 win over Bears (Amerks.com) Amerks down bears 7-3 on Black Friday (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Could Sabres look to Amerks goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for help?
'Recalling Luukkonen, 22, from the Rochester Americans would be their easiest option. In 10 games since Anderson was injured Nov. 2, the Sabres have allowed an NHL-high 44 goals. Something must change soon.' … [Read more...] about Could Sabres look to Amerks goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for help?
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens at Sabres: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Montreal faces Buffalo, aims to end road losing streak (AP) MTL@BUF: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Observations: Another bad showing by a goalie derails Sabres' progress
'Tokarski played well when he was called on in relief, stopping 24 of 25 shots to improve his save percentage to .904. It was too late, though. The Sabres were trailing by three goals after 20 minutes, despite limiting Boston to only one high danger scoring chance in the first period, according to NaturalStatTrick.com.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Another bad showing by a goalie derails Sabres’ progress
Mike Harrington: As his return to Sabres nears, Casey Mittelstadt gives lots of thanks
'"I have a great relationship with Jack. He's been great to me," Mittelstadt said. "Especially ever since I got sent to 'Roch' (in 2019-20), he was always helping me so much with my game and certain situations, more than anything a lot of little plays that have made a big difference in my game. So, for me, it's hard to see Jack go."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As his return to Sabres nears, Casey Mittelstadt gives lots of thanks
Sabres melt down early, fall to Bruins; Aaron Dell yanked after one period
'The Sabres, if you’re keeping track, have lost four straight games, allowing a 22 goals during the skid. In each game, they’ve melted down for a short period, a disturbing trend they can’t buck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres melt down early, fall to Bruins; Aaron Dell yanked after one period
Sabres notes: Early-season upper-body injury difficult for Casey Mittelstadt
'“We haven’t really put an exact date on it,” Mittelstadt said on a Zoom call of his return. “I think it’s more so how I feel, especially when we get into the contact and things of that nature. But it’s been getting a lot better, especially the last week I’d say it’s improved a lot. So, obviously, yeah, the second I think I might play I’m gonna be in there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Early-season upper-body injury difficult for Casey Mittelstadt
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Bruins put Sabres away early with four-goal first, win 5-1 in Buffalo (Boston Globe) Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark misses Wednesday night’s start with minor injury (Boston Globe) Bruins pound the Sabres, 5-1 (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Bruce Cassidy sticking with Nick Foligno on PP for now (Boston Herald) Bruins Wrap: Five Players Score As Boston Bounces Back With Rout … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Bruins score 4 goals in 1st period, beat Sabres 5-1
'“This little stretch is exposing us to things that we need to target and become better at,” coach Don Granato said. “We will become better at it going through it.”' … [Read more...] about Bruins score 4 goals in 1st period, beat Sabres 5-1
This feels like the Sabres everyone expected
'Was this going to be a surprise, Cinderella-type season for Buffalo? It may have been tempting to believe that, but the Sabres’ more recent span of games – they’ve gone 2-8-1 in their past 10 contests – has made their reality stark, and not very optimistic in the short term. And it isn’t just that they’re losing, it’s how Buffalo is losing that makes things appear so bleak at … [Read more...] about This feels like the Sabres everyone expected
Boston dominates Sabres in lopsided win
'Buffalo outshot the Bruins 14-7 in the second period, but failed to cut into their three-goal deficit. Dustin Tokarski replaced Dell in goal to start the period and did not allow any goals on seven shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Boston dominates Sabres in lopsided win