'Buffalo clawed back to within one in the third period when Anders Bjork pounced on a loose puck after two or three attempts during a net-front scramble. It was his second goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Winless streak hits five as Sabres lose to Capitals
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Opinion: Three observations: Sabres' slow start dooms late game push against Capitals
'Washington scored the first goal early, with Tom Wilson getting his stick on a deflection in front to put the Capitals ahead. From there, the Capitals controlled the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres’ slow start dooms late game push against Capitals
Opinion: The Sabres couldn't handle Washington around the net and it cost them
'The fact is luck had very little to do with it as Washington had players planted in front of Tokarski all night long. If Buffalo wants to win games, the defensemen have to do a better job of getting those players out of there so Tokarski can see the shots. Cody Eakin agreed and said it's a detail they must work on.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres couldn’t handle Washington around the net and it cost them
Sabres drop 5th straight game with 5-3 loss to Capitals
'After the Capitals jumped out to a 2-0 lead, the Sabres got some life with Cody Eakin's 2nd goal of the season following a turnover by Alex Ovechkin. But as soon as the Sabres responded, the Capitals had a response of their own when Ovechkin tallied his 11th goal of the season and his 741st goal of his career, making him the league's 4th all-time leading scorer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 5th straight game with 5-3 loss to Capitals
Make it five: Sabres drop fifth straight in 5-3 loss to Capitals
'It wasn’t a blowout despite the score. The Sabres kept it close and never let it get out of hand until late in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Make it five: Sabres drop fifth straight in 5-3 loss to Capitals
Ovechkin scores NHL goal No. 741 for Capitals in win against Sabres
'"I liked the fight all the way through to the end. We have to compete," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I think there were opportunities in the game that were created and generated and it's the way we need to play. We need to play aggressive."' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores NHL goal No. 741 for Capitals in win against Sabres
Sabres' comeback effort falls short in loss to Capitals
'"A lot of good things I think we did, a lot of things to improve on," said Eakin, who scored to put the Sabres on the board during the second period. "But for the most part we competed pretty darn hard and gave them a lot to handle."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback effort falls short in loss to Capitals
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Capitals, Ovechkin climbs record book
'Cody Eakin, Anders Bjork and Colin Miller scored for Buffalo at Capital One Arena while Dustin Tokarski stopped 25 of 30 shots.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Capitals, Ovechkin climbs record book
Prospects Update | Power making the most of sophomore season at Michigan
'"My offensive game has taken another step, but I think just all over the ice, defensively, with my gaps, it's been a lot better," he said. "And just in the D-zone, I've become harder to play against and done a better job of breaking out pucks and making it hard on other teams to create offense and create sustained O-zone time."' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Power making the most of sophomore season at Michigan
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Jack Quinn and Micheal Mersch fueling decent start (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Asplund's development an early-season success story for Sabres
'In 11 games this season, Asplund has four goals and six assists for a team-high 10 points. His six-game point streak is the best of his young career and he’s totaled eight points during that span. Asplund’s 17:40 average ice time per game is also second among all Sabres forwards. He’s scored at even strength, working net front on the power play and when shorthanded. His … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund’s development an early-season success story for Sabres
Sabres’ Arttu Ruotsalainen developing into different type of scoring threat
'“We have in Finland a saying: ‘If you want to have some pizza, you have to go to a pizzeria,’ so it’s kind of the same way,” Ruotsalainen said following Sunday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “If you want to score, you have to go to the net. I’m just following that rule, just trying to read where the puck is going to go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Arttu Ruotsalainen developing into different type of scoring threat
Monday's Washington Coverage
Ovechkin and Washington take on Buffalo (AP) Caps Seek to Rebound vs. Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
Arttu Ruotsalainen learning on job in Buffalo
'“He’s in the midst of a process," said Sabres head coach Don Granato following Sunday's practice. "This is the highest league in the world, so I don’t care where you played or what you played; if you’re new to the league, it’s going to take you some time.”' … [Read more...] about Arttu Ruotsalainen learning on job in Buffalo
Asplund's all-situations role has factored into 6-game point streak
'The production is a result of the 23-year-old forward's development into an all-situations player. He ranks fifth among Sabres forwards in shorthanded ice time and fourth on the team in power-play ice time. His overall average ice time of 17:37 ranks second among forwards behind linemate Tage Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Asplund’s all-situations role has factored into 6-game point streak