'“Everybody was really edgy and focused,” Krueger said. “We’re just happy the team responded to that kind of pressure we put on them today, and Linus led the way. He looked like a real leader toady and a top-rate NHL goalie in a game that really mattered to us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat slumping Devils 4-1 as Ullmark makes 41 saves
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Sabres’ depleted blue line loses Borgen to broken forearm
'Borgen had the fracture surgically repaired on Tuesday, the team announced hours before it completes a four-game road trip at New Jersey. The rookie was hurt during a 3-2 win at New Jersey on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ depleted blue line loses Borgen to broken forearm
Ullmark shines in Sabres win over New Jersey
'Buffalo extended the lead to three thanks to a pair of goals less than two minutes apart early in the third period. Rasmus Asplund scored his first goal of the season after knocking the puck out of the air following a Sam Reinhart shot from the slot.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark shines in Sabres win over New Jersey
Opinion: The Sabres come together to beat the Devils 4-1
'Buffalo got off to a very slow start and Linus Ullmark kept them in it for the first 10 minutes of the first period. Buffalo got into the flow of the game in the second half of the period, but couldn’t push anything by Mackenzie Blackwood.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres come together to beat the Devils 4-1
Opinion: Three Observations: Ullmark's huge night backstops Sabres over Devils
'Ullmark had his work cut out for him late in the 3rd period. After Sabres forwards Rasmus Asplund and Dylan Cozens scored, the Devils applied more pressure. They took 21 shots on goal in the 3rd period. Ullmark stopped 20 of those, allowing a goal to Devils forward Nikita Gusev with just 28 seconds to go after a flurry of shots from New Jersey on the power play. Ullmark … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Ullmark’s huge night backstops Sabres over Devils
Will Borgen out six-to-eight weeks with fractured forearm
'Borgen suffered the injury in the first period of Saturday's game when killing off a first period penalty as he went down to block a shot. He was able to shake off the injury, and managed to finish the game with that blocked shot and a shot on goal in 19:14 of total ice-time.' … [Read more...] about Will Borgen out six-to-eight weeks with fractured forearm
5 Observations: Sabres top Devils 4-1
'Baby steps my friends. All season the Sabres have struggled to score even-strength goals. Nobody is suggesting two goals at even strength will be enough most nights, but it's still more than what we've grown accustomed to so far this season. What was most promising on Tuesday was when the goals came. In a close game, rather than protecting a lead, the Sabres scored twice in … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Devils 4-1
Sabres' Will Borgen has successful surgery, out six to eight weeks
'Borgen was considered day-to-day as of Sunday, according to head coach Ralph Krueger, after suffering what they called an upper-body injury. He played in the team's last four games after multiple players were dealing with COVID issues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen has successful surgery, out six to eight weeks
Sabres down Devils 4-1
'The Sabres have 6 wins this season and 3 of those have been against the Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Devils 4-1
Ullmark helps Sabres handle Devils
'"It was just a gut feel that [Ullmark] was in a good space and this was a really important game for us today," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "It was a playoff feel coming into this game today ... the meetings this morning, this afternoon, everybody was really edgy and focused."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark helps Sabres handle Devils
5 takeaways | Olofsson, Ullmark spark victory over Devils
'"It was a playoff feel coming into this game today," coach Ralph Krueger said. "The meetings today, this morning, this afternoon, everybody was really edgy and focused. We're just happy the team responded to that kind of pressure we put on them today."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Olofsson, Ullmark spark victory over Devils
At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 - Devils 1
'Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Asplund, Dylan Cozens and Cody Eakin all tallied for Buffalo. Linus Ullmark made 41 saves and was just 27.9 seconds away from recording his first shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 – Devils 1
Sabres recall Asplund, Bryson from taxi squad
'Defenseman Brandon Davidson was reassigned from the active roster to the taxi squad. Goaltender Dustin Tokarski was also reassigned to the taxi squad from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Asplund, Bryson from taxi squad
Borgen out 6-8 weeks after successful surgery to repair fracture in arm
'In four games this season, he has averaged 16:59 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Borgen out 6-8 weeks after successful surgery to repair fracture in arm
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks game Wednesday in Syracuse postponed due to COVID-19 issues with Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Wednesday'S game in Syracuse rescheduled for March 1 (Amerks.com) Amerks look to stay hot as road trip continues this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage