'There was a buzz and a compete factor from the Sabres after Skinner's goal. About four minutes later, Colin Miller pulled Buffalo within one, with a goal assisted by the Sabres' stars, Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall, and the Islanders led it 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Skinner ends scoring drought, but Sabres drop 7th straight game
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Islanders win fifth straight, send Sabres to seventh consecutive loss
'"It's not a fun time," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "These aren't easy times, but truly they are times where you could grow and learn if you take the right lessons out of it. We need to find lessons right now and really evaluate everything that's within our control as coaches and work together with the players to pull ourselves together. The only way we're going to get … [Read more...] about Islanders win fifth straight, send Sabres to seventh consecutive loss
Sabres swept by Isles with another 5-2 loss
'The loss concluded a set of three games in four days between the two teams at Nassau Coliseum. The Sabres are now winless in their past seven contests (0-6-1) with the finale of their five-game road trip due up in Philadelphia on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres swept by Isles with another 5-2 loss
At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 - Islanders 5
'Buffalo fell to 0-6-0 against the Islanders this season with Sunday's loss. The Sabres are 0-4-0 on their current five-game road trip, 0-6-1 over the last seven games and 2-10-1 since returning from a COVID-related two-week pause.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Islanders 5
Sabres recall Mittelstadt, Davidson from taxi squad
'Mittelstadt has tallied three points (1+2) in seven games this season. Davidson has appeared in three games, averaging 14:06.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Mittelstadt, Davidson from taxi squad
Sunday's New York Coverage (Part II)
Buffalo takes on New York on 6-game skid (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage (Part II)
Observations: 'Mental toughness' the latest culprit in Sabres' downfall
'A Sabres roster dotted with talented forwards – most notably, Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall – and playoff hardened veterans is faltering in adverse situations.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Mental toughness’ the latest culprit in Sabres’ downfall
The Wraparound: Sabres crumble in second period, lose sixth straight game
'Buffalo’s record is now at 6-13-3. Carter Hutton made 24 saves, but the 35-year-old goalie wasn’t the problem. He stopped all 11 shots he faced in the first period and received little help in the second.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres crumble in second period, lose sixth straight game
Inside the NHL: As he hits 1,000 games, Patrick Kane is in the thick of early Hart race
'Terry Pegula wants a direct line to the GM and the organization foolishly doesn't believe in the model of a hockey president. That has been made even more clear since Kim Pegula was named team president in May 2018.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As he hits 1,000 games, Patrick Kane is in the thick of early Hart race
Sabres implode against Islanders, lose sixth straight: ‘Just mental toughness’
'The Sabres’ 5-2 loss was their 10 setback in 12 games since their COVID-19 pause ended. They’ve morphed into the NHL’s most hapless team over a pathetic three-week stretch. Remember, they started the season a solid 4-3-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode against Islanders, lose sixth straight: ‘Just mental toughness’
Sunday's New York Coverage (Part I)
Mathew Barzal scores wild trick-shot goal as Islanders rout Sabres (New York Post) Mathew Barzal's goal highlights Islanders' win over Sabres (Newsday) After Saturday's win, Islanders 9-0-2 at Coliseum (Newsday) Islanders' Mathew Barzal adds to Sabres' woes with goal of the year candidate (USA Today) Watch: Islanders' Mat Barzal scores contender for goal of the year against … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage (Part I)
Barzal shines as Islanders beat Sabres for 4th straight win
'“It’s just mental toughness at the moment,″ he said. “We lost multiple individual battles that cost us the game. We have to continue to work. There’s no magic fix when you’re in a funk like this. I don’t feel a quit in the group.”' … [Read more...] about Barzal shines as Islanders beat Sabres for 4th straight win
Sabres’ losing streak hits six with loss to Islanders
'It sure felt like the team found some renewed vigor after general manager Kevyn Adams broke media silence Friday afternoon to express his frustrations with their play. That feeling did not last much longer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits six with loss to Islanders
Opinion: Sabres turn in another miserable performance
'The thing you can count on with the Buffalo Sabres is they will always be soft, the will always be fragile when things go wrong, and they will always be one of the teams with the best odds to win the draft lottery.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres turn in another miserable performance
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres can't stop second period surge in loss to Islanders
'Between Sabres goalies Carter Hutton and Jonas Johansson, even if the Sabres were getting the offense they need, they are certainly not preventing other teams from opening up their offense.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres can’t stop second period surge in loss to Islanders