'Buffalo likes to hang their goalies out to dry in Pittsburgh. In the first game here, Dustin Tokarski faced 46 shots, but still won 2-1. Malcolm Subban lost 3-2 in overtime, but he saw 48 shots.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Casey Fitzgerald earned the third star in his NHL debut on Friday.
Archives for December 2021
Sabres' matchup with Avalanche on Dec. 22 has been postponed
'In addition to the NHL pausing Colorado's season, the Calgary Flames and the Florida Panthers will also have their seasons placed on hold through Dec. 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ matchup with Avalanche on Dec. 22 has been postponed
Malcolm Subban's career-high 45 saves not enough as Buffalo Sabres lose 3-2 to Pittsburgh Penguins
'Subban helped the Sabres get out of a 2-0 hole and the Sabres scored twice to send the game to overtime, only to allow Pittsburgh to win the game in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Malcolm Subban’s career-high 45 saves not enough as Buffalo Sabres lose 3-2 to Pittsburgh Penguins
Buffalo Sabres game vs. Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 22 postponed due to Avalanche COVID-19 outbreak
'The National Hockey League postponed three games with the Calgary Flames through December 23, four games with the Avalanche which includes that December 22 game against the Sabres, and three games with the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres game vs. Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 22 postponed due to Avalanche COVID-19 outbreak
Sabres fall to Penguins in OT, 3-2
'Buffalo overcame a 2-0 deficit to force OT. Zemgus Girgensons scored a goal in the second period, and Rasmus Dahlin netted the equalizer in the third. The Sabres and Penguins remained knotted up until the end of regulation, and that sent the game to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins in OT, 3-2
Numerous NHL games get delayed due to COVID, including one in Buffalo
'Included in the list is the Avalanche’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, which was previously scheduled for December 22.' … [Read more...] about Numerous NHL games get delayed due to COVID, including one in Buffalo
Sabres game against the Avalanche Dec. 22 postponed due to COVID-19
'The NHL has postponed all games for the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers through at least the Christmas weekend amid worsening COVID-19 test results across the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game against the Avalanche Dec. 22 postponed due to COVID-19
Penguins get past Sabres in OT, extend winning streak to six
'"Give them credit. They don't go away," Carter said. "I thought we had a really strong first period. We had a lot of opportunities to put the puck in the net. Their goalie was really good. They hung around. Like I said, they don't go away. They play right to the end."' … [Read more...] about Penguins get past Sabres in OT, extend winning streak to six
Fitzgerald, Subban have memorable outings in SO loss to Pittsburgh
'Sabres coach Don Granato said after the loss to the Hurricanes that the team had not done enough to support Subban. That changed against the Penguins. While the volume of shots against was high, the Sabres worked to keep them to the outside and limit second chances.' … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald, Subban have memorable outings in SO loss to Pittsburgh
At The Final Horn | Subban makes career-high 45 saves in OT loss to Pens
'Zemgus Girgensons and Rasmus Dahlin scored for Buffalo. Dahlin's goal late in the third period tied things up and forced the extra period.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Subban makes career-high 45 saves in OT loss to Pens
Sabres' home game on December 22 against Avalanche postponed
'The NHL announced today that the Buffalo Sabres' home game on Wednesday, December 22 against the Colorado Avalanche has been postponed due to concern with the number of positive cases involving Colorado within the last two days as well concern for continued COVID spread in the coming days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home game on December 22 against Avalanche postponed
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Rochester wraps up road trip with pair of games (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Pittsburgh hosts Buffalo following shootout win (AP) Game Preview: 12.17.21 vs. BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Observations: Sabres prevail against Wild behind Tage Thompson's shootout goal
'"It means a lot," Thompson said following the game. "I feel like we've been playing good hockey, and you're not always going to get results, so it's a really good feeling when you do. ... It just reminds you of all the little things you did to get the win."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres prevail against Wild behind Tage Thompson’s shootout goal
Alex Tuch bubbling with excitement ahead of long-awaited Sabrers debut
'“We were just looking at each other and we were like, ‘Can I believe I will be playing for the Buffalo Sabres in a game here soon?” Tuch told The News at Minnesota’s Xcel Energy Center. “It was a little bit of disbelief because I used to sit and watch Sabres games growing up, and from the time I was five years old until I was drafted by Minnesota, I was a Buffalo Sabres fan.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch bubbling with excitement ahead of long-awaited Sabrers debut