'The teams traded chances for the majority of the opening period, ending with 11 shots apiece but there was no score to report. The biggest saves of the stanza came in succession from Philadelphia's Brian Elliott, who robbed a snake-bitten Jeff Skinner on consecutive high-danger opportunities in close.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked in Philadelphia
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Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres generate plenty of chances but drop second night in Philadelphia 3-0
'Sabres shut out on the power play again: They score one game, then get shut on the next. Last night, the Sabres figured it out on the power play, but tonight, they once again got shut out on the man advantage for the 2nd time in their four games this season. The Sabres had three chances up a man and were only able to muster six shots on the power play, including just one shot … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres generate plenty of chances but drop second night in Philadelphia 3-0
Opinion: The Sabres fire 40 shots at Brian Elliott, but lose 3-0.
'Between Hall, Jack Eichel, Eric Staal and Jeff Skinner they had 20 shots. They played a good game, but that makes three good games in a row and they won one of them and scored a total of one goal in the other two.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres fire 40 shots at Brian Elliott, but lose 3-0.
Krueger: We have to 'find that consistency' and solidify our game
'"We really like the development already in Game 2 against Washington, but the offense went dry and we weren't able to use the chances that were there. We were pleased, as a coaching staff, that the group continued and persevered through that emotional stretch in the last couple of days of not getting that win. [We] really reacted and stayed with the game plan right through 60 … [Read more...] about Krueger: We have to ‘find that consistency’ and solidify our game
Flyers shut out Sabres 3-0
'Despite the result, the Sabres put together a pretty solid effort. For the majority of the game, the Sabres controlled play and out-chanced the Flyers. Sure, a strong effort doesn't appear in the win column but it was still another step in the right direction against a solid opponent. More often than not you'll win games when you play as the Sabres did on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Flyers shut out Sabres 3-0
Elliott makes 40 saves, Flyers shut out Sabres
'"It was really disappointing in a game the way it was going to lose midway through the game a very strong Carter Hutton," Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Elliott makes 40 saves, Flyers shut out Sabres
Hutton assessed for injury following collision in Philadelphia
'"It's, in four games, the third hit to the head of, for me, a violent type," Krueger said. "If you look at the way that the elbow comes extended, you know what you're doing. We'll see where this takes us. He's under assessment here tonight."' … [Read more...] about Hutton assessed for injury following collision in Philadelphia
At The Final Horn: Sabres 0 - Flyers 3
'Buffalo's power play went 0-for-3 on the night, and that included a 59-second 5-on-3 opportunity in the first three minutes of the game.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 0 – Flyers 3
Sabres recall Asplund from taxi squad
'Asplund, 23, appeared in 29 games with the Sabres as a rookie last season. He tallied 19 points (3+16) in 33 AHL contests with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Asplund from taxi squad
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks mixing in work with fun during training camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage (Part II)
Sabres visit the Flyers after Lazar’s 2-goal game (AP) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Part II)
Sam Reinhart, Curtis Lazar score twice to send Sabres to impressive road win
'“That’s the way we want to come out,” proclaimed Reinhart, whose 10th career multi-goal game occurred in his reunion with Jack Eichel on the top line.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart, Curtis Lazar score twice to send Sabres to impressive road win
Truncated schedule will cause Sabres to occasionally rest 'evolving' forwards
'"The important thing is going to be to monitor the energy and use our depth appropriately,” Krueger said. “So, if at any point in time Dylan plays two of three games or three of four, and we get a little rotation going – I've mentioned this to you already in the preseason that that could happen. Three forwards share two spots for a stretch. It's going to be very important to … [Read more...] about Truncated schedule will cause Sabres to occasionally rest ‘evolving’ forwards
Wraparound: 3 second-period goals spark Sabres' 6-1 rout of Flyers
'Slump ends: The Sabres’ power-play meetings Monday morning yielded better results against Philadelphia, as Reinhart scored off a rebound created by Hall’s shot for a 2-0 lead at 3:35 into the second period. Buffalo was previously 1 for 8 on the man advantage this season.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: 3 second-period goals spark Sabres’ 6-1 rout of Flyers
Curtis Lazar, fourth line help Sabres annihilate Flyers, earn first win
'But Monday’s 6-1 annihilation of the Flyers should extinguish any fears those losses to the Washington Capitals generated. The victory, their first in Philadelphia in eight tries, was arguably the Sabres’ most complete effort under second-year coach Ralph Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar, fourth line help Sabres annihilate Flyers, earn first win