'A little less than seven-minutes of game time later, New Jersey once again prohibited Buffalo to take any type of lead on the afternoon. The Devils took a 4-3 advantage on a very soft shot from the corner.' … [Read more...] about Devils flip the script on the Sabres
Archives for 2021
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres play catch-up with Devils, Ristolainen stars in new PP role
'Not only were the Devils able to control the pace of play, Natural Stat Trick gives the Devils a 22-11 advantage in high danger scoring chances at 5v5.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres play catch-up with Devils, Ristolainen stars in new PP role
Opinion: The Sabres get outworked and lose to New Jersey
'Buffalo just had too many mental breakdowns and too many mistakes to beat a team that totally outworked them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres get outworked and lose to New Jersey
Five Observations: Sabres' point streak ends with 5-3 loss to Devils
'I know it's just one scratch, but Brandon Montour has been abysmal lately. Yes, he adds an offensive threat on the rush, but in his own end he seems to hesitate every time the puck is in the corner, and he's mishandled the puck in front time and again. I know a lot's invested in him. $3.85 million, to be exact. But he hasn't been playing like it.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres’ point streak ends with 5-3 loss to Devils
Buffalo Sabres recall forward Casey Mittelstadt from taxi squad
'Mittelstadt made an appearance in one game for the Sabres this season, recording an assist in a 4-3 shooutout win over Washington on January 24th.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres recall forward Casey Mittelstadt from taxi squad
Sabres struggle to stop New Jersey in 5-3 loss
'Many teams live by the motto “Start fast, finish strong.” The Sabres did neither of those in the first two periods Sunday against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to stop New Jersey in 5-3 loss
Hurt by slow start, Sabres fall 5-3 to New Jersey
'The Devils would go back on top, 4-3, with 9:20 remaining, as McLeod scored his second of the game off the feed from Wood.' … [Read more...] about Hurt by slow start, Sabres fall 5-3 to New Jersey
Devils split their weekend series in Buffalo with a 5-3 win over the Sabres
'In a slow second period, the Sabres finally get on the board. Rasmus Ristolainen fired a shot and Curtis Lazar tips it in for his first goal of the season, cutting the Devils lead to 2-1 with 5:49 left in the period.' … [Read more...] about Devils split their weekend series in Buffalo with a 5-3 win over the Sabres
Sabres find power play success with Ristolainen, but desperately miss Reinhart on top line
'After missing Reinhart for two games, the Sabres haven’t figured out how to replace the right winger on that line, which seemed to be meshing well with Eichel and Taylor Hall, before Reinhart’s injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find power play success with Ristolainen, but desperately miss Reinhart on top line
Comrie gets first NHL win in almost three years to help Devils top Sabres
'"They were hounding us persistently all night," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "I don't think we were working smart within the framework we want to work in. Our puck management was really bad tonight. We were playing into their hustle, we were playing into their persistent checking. I wouldn't say we didn't work. I thought the guys worked hard to get us back from down [2-0] … [Read more...] about Comrie gets first NHL win in almost three years to help Devils top Sabres
'It doesn't need to be pretty' | 5 takeaways from Sunday's game
'"These are (such) important games. It doesn't need to be pretty. I just feel like we are (the) better team, we have more skill, but we just need to match the work ethic, and then we just need to win these games. These are important ones."' … [Read more...] about ‘It doesn’t need to be pretty’ | 5 takeaways from Sunday’s game
At The Final Horn: Devils 5 - Sabres 3
'Buffalo never led in the game. Miles Wood scored twice and picked up an assist for New Jersey. Michael McLeod also scored twice for the Devils, including the opening goal 20 seconds into the content and what proved to be the game-winner midway through the third. Andreas Johnsson was also credited with a goal.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Devils 5 – Sabres 3
Sabres recall Mittelstadt from taxi squad ahead of Sunday's game
'Mittelstadt, Buffalo's first-round pick in 2017, made his season debut on January 24 against Washington. He recorded an assist in 10:02 of play, his first NHL action since December 10, 2019. He was loaned back to the taxi squad on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Mittelstadt from taxi squad ahead of Sunday’s game
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage (Part II)
Sabres host the Devils after shootout win (AP) Preview: Devils at Sabres 1.31.21 (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage (Part II)
Jack Eichel's shootout goal sends Sabres to victory with Sam Reinhart out
'Though the roster is unquestionably more talented than a year ago, Krueger is still discovering how to build a lineup that will produce consistently at 5-on-5. The challenge increased in difficulty with the absence of Sam Reinhart, a four-time 20-goal scorer whose 246-game iron-man streak ended because of an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s shootout goal sends Sabres to victory with Sam Reinhart out