'They usually let the other team stay in the game until they can find their stride and take the game over.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Nothing changes as the Sabres lose 3-1 in Washington
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5 Observations: Sabres lose fourth straight, fall to Capitals 3-1
'I can’t remember a stretch this bad at even strength. In three games this week, the Sabres have just two goals, and both have come from Victor Olofsson on the power play. The question going into these games is not if the Sabres will win, it’s if they’ll score a goal at even strength.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres lose fourth straight, fall to Capitals 3-1
Report: Buffalo Sabres, Taylor Hall have mutual interest in exploring contract extension
'LeBrun said that Hall and the Sabres can officially begin discussing a contract extension on March 12th.' … [Read more...] about Report: Buffalo Sabres, Taylor Hall have mutual interest in exploring contract extension
Vanecek, Capitals send Sabres to fourth straight loss
'"It's a tough situation we're in right now," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "This is now psychology. This is now persistence and character that we need to have to stick with it. Structurally, again we liked the effort, the neutralizing of Washington in a lot of phases of the game, but there's not enough up front for us to get away with winning games if we score one goal or … [Read more...] about Vanecek, Capitals send Sabres to fourth straight loss
5 takeaways | Missed chances continue to add up in loss to Capitals
'As scoring chances hit posts or sailed wide of the net, the Sabres found themselves straying from the habits that generated those chances in the first place. They wound up taking big swings that turned into mistakes during a 3-1 loss at Capital One Arena on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Missed chances continue to add up in loss to Capitals
At The Final Horn: Sabres 1 - Capitals 3
'Through 13 games, the Sabres are 2-7-1 this season when their opponent scores first.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 1 – Capitals 3
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks face Utica again for 3rd straight win (WHEC-TV) Amerks best Comets in shootout for third straight win (Amerks.com) Utica comes up short in shootout with Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres have zero players on Covid protocol list for first time since Feb. 1
'It's unclear if Mittelstadt will be available to coach Ralph Krueger in Washington, but he is the ninth player to rejoin the team across the past week. A player can only be removed from the protocol list after serving a mandatory minimum quarantine and producing negative Covid-19 tests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have zero players on Covid protocol list for first time since Feb. 1
Rangers' plan to allow fans provides clues for what to expect at KeyBank Center for Sabres
'The initial announcement included only three games for each team, as Knicks tickets went on sale Tuesday and tickets to the Rangers, including a March 2 game against the Sabres, will be available Thursday. However, for now, only season ticket members and suite holders will be able to attend games at a minimum cost of $50. Both teams plan to host and recognize essential workers … [Read more...] about Rangers’ plan to allow fans provides clues for what to expect at KeyBank Center for Sabres
Sabres’ Will Borgen looks impressive in first game action in nearly year
'“Just not used to the speed, controlling my energy,” Borgen said of the early moments of Monday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen looks impressive in first game action in nearly year
Casey Mittelstadt final Sabres player removed COVID-19 absences list
'Mittelstadt, 22, was added to the absences list Feb. 7. The American has played two games this season, recording one assist. He has spent most of the year on the taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt final Sabres player removed COVID-19 absences list
Sabres send two players to taxi squad, four others to Amerks
'Defenseman Jacob Bryson and forwards Steven Fogarty, Andrew Oglevie and C.J. Smith moved from the practice group to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send two players to taxi squad, four others to Amerks
Bitter pill: Coming off shutout loss to Islanders, Sabres find themselves at a crossroads
'The biggest reason for Buffalo’s early struggles has been a lack of offense, and it showed up once again on Tuesday when they were shut out by the Islanders, 3-0. The Sabres currently rank 26th in the NHL in goals per game, with star forwards Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall combining to score just three goals through 12 games. Buffalo is currently fifth in the league in power play … [Read more...] about Bitter pill: Coming off shutout loss to Islanders, Sabres find themselves at a crossroads
Thursday's Washington Coverage
Buffalo takes on Washington on 3-game skid (AP) How to watch Capitals vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) Caps Open Five-Game Homestand vs. Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage
Casey Mittelstadt no longer on NHL's COVID-19 list
'As for Mittelstadt, he has spent much of the season on the team's taxi squad, but had some nice moments in the two games he got into.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt no longer on NHL’s COVID-19 list