'The Sabres had been off since Saturday while the Ducks played in Washington and went to overtime on Monday, but for the first 40 minutes, it looked like the Sabres that had played on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres only give up two goals, but still lose
Archives for December 2021
Sabres lose fifth straight
'Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made his season debut for the Sabres and stopped 21 of 23 shots. In the other net, Anthony Stolarz stopped all 25 shots he faced to secure a shutout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose fifth straight
Sabres drop fifth-straight game in Luukkonen's NHL return
'Luukkonen has spent the season in Rochester after playing four NHL games last season and was called up because of injuries in net on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop fifth-straight game in Luukkonen’s NHL return
Stolarz helps Ducks shut out skidding Sabres
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves in his season debut for the Sabres (8-14-3), who lost their fifth straight (0-4-1) and are 1-8-1 in their past 10.' … [Read more...] about Stolarz helps Ducks shut out skidding Sabres
Luukkonen makes 21 saves but Sabres unable to generate anything vs. Ducks
'"There were errors before that play that I really didn't like. Up ice in the entry, didn't like it. It should have never got to that point," he said. "There were plays prior to that that were things you could have eliminated before it ever happened."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 21 saves but Sabres unable to generate anything vs. Ducks
At the Final Horn | Mittelstadt exits early in loss to Ducks
'The Sabres outshot the Ducks 14-8 during the third period but could not beat Stolarz. The Ducks blocked 23 shots and killed all three Sabres power plays, including two in the final period.' … [Read more...] about At the Final Horn | Mittelstadt exits early in loss to Ducks
With goaltending situation a mess, Sabres can get free look at Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
'The Sabres' goaltending situation is in tatters through a combination of injury, illness and ineffective play. Luukkonen isn't going to be any panacea for one of the NHL's most porous defenses and, in fact, might only be here for a couple of days.' … [Read more...] about With goaltending situation a mess, Sabres can get free look at Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Reeling Sabres battling defensive woes amid goaltending crisis
'The injury has created a fresh opportunity for the 6-foot-4, 196-pound Luukkonen, a youngster labeled as Buffalo’s goalie of the future years ago. So far, he has endured an inconsistent season, compiling a 6-6-0 mark with a 3.42 goals-against and an .888 save percentage in 12 contests.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres battling defensive woes amid goaltending crisis
Tuesday's Anaheim Coverage
Buffalo faces Anaheim, aims to halt 4-game slide (AP) Preview: Ducks Fly North to Take on Sabres in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Anaheim Coverage
With injuries in goal, Luukkonen is back in Buffalo
'Malcolm Subban left Saturday’s game with a leg injury and Don Granato is hoping that Subban isn’t out a long time, “We’re hopeful that it’s not significant and there’s some optimism that it’s not, but we still don’t have the information. He’ll get more looks today from the doctor and it could be very simple and it’s pointing that way.”' … [Read more...] about With injuries in goal, Luukkonen is back in Buffalo
Up from Rochester, Luukkonen ready if called upon
'"It's mostly about confidence," he said. "You know that you can play, you know that you're a really good goalie and you should be able to play at a high level… I think it just comes down to confidence."' … [Read more...] about Up from Rochester, Luukkonen ready if called upon
Sabres prospect Devon Levi's hot streak continues with record-setting weekend
'Levi recorded a school-record sixth shutout of the season Friday night against Providence College and finished the back-to-back series with 71 saves on 72 shots. He’s 5-0-1 over his last six starts and, among goalies with at least 16 games played, sits atop the NCAA in two prominent statistics: goals-against average (1.32) and save percentage (.953). Levi has a 13-4-1 record … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi’s hot streak continues with record-setting weekend
Observations: Sabres cap road trip with another difficult defensive performance
'The club’s latest loss to Carolina (16-6-1) – the Sabres are winless in 11 straight against the Hurricanes, a streak of futility dating back to March 22, 2016 – is a reminder to temper expectations and that goaltending isn’t this club’s only issue.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres cap road trip with another difficult defensive performance
Alex Tuch using first road trip with Sabres to build relationships with teammates
'“I was really excited to just be around the guys,” Tuch told The Buffalo News. “I started skating with the team, so I knew there was a chance. Then Kevyn told me he wanted me on the trip. I was really excited to get back on the road. It’s good to get around the guys. You get to know the guys a little bit at home, but on the road, you’re next to them. You’re shoulder to … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch using first road trip with Sabres to build relationships with teammates
Sabres’ defense keeps reeling in loss; Malcolm Subban injured in debut
'Having been scored on 90 times through 24 games, they’re on pace to give up 308 goals, a stunning number would tie the franchise’s all-time mark for most goals against in a season set by the 1986-87 team in 80 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense keeps reeling in loss; Malcolm Subban injured in debut