'Rasmus Asplund's point streak was kept alive with his first career shorthanded goal. Victor Olofsson added his team-leading fifth goal of the year a few minutes later. At the other end, Dustin Tokarski made 31 saves, but it wasn't enough for the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres go cold late in 3-2 loss to Kings
Archives for 2021
Sabres give up three unanswered goals, fall 3-2 to Kings
'It started roughly a minute after Olofsson’s goal. Carl Grundstrom netted his second goal of the season to put the Kings on the board, and the Sabres held a slim 2-1 lead after two periods.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give up three unanswered goals, fall 3-2 to Kings
Kings score three straight, defeat Sabres
'"It's a little bit harder to control momentum in somebody else's building, so yeah, you have to pay a lot more attention to details when you're on the road in those situations," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "Like every other team, we have to take all this information that's at us and take it to heart and become better because of it."' … [Read more...] about Kings score three straight, defeat Sabres
Sabres unable to find rhythm during loss to Kings
'"It was just no flow today," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "No rhythm, no flow. Little bit of what they did, little bit of what we didn't do or couldn't do against them. We didn't generate enough chances, enough opportunity to put them on their heels at any point."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to find rhythm during loss to Kings
At The Final Horn | Sabres unable to hold off Kings rally on the road
'Rasmus Asplund scored the first shorthanded goal of his career and Victor Olofsson added another at even strength, but the Kings chipped away to beat Buffalo in regulation.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres unable to hold off Kings rally on the road
Some California dreamin' gives Sabres first chance at team bonding since the pandemic
'"Guys were pretty excited to have a little bit of normalcy and go on the road and go out to dinner and just hang out," Okposo said. "That's a special part about playing in the league that it's one of those things where you don't really know what you have until it's gone. And with the pandemic, it was gone for 18 months."' … [Read more...] about Some California dreamin’ gives Sabres first chance at team bonding since the pandemic
Sunday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings host the Sabres in Los Angeles on Sunday (AP) LA Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres: How to Watch (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Olofsson's hard work has led to team-high production
'"I feel like ever since I got to North America I've been working very hard to get better without the puck, get better defensively," Olofsson said. "I feel like I've been making progress. I also want to be better with the puck and create more chances offensively, so I think I'm on the right track here."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson’s hard work has led to team-high production
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Laaksonen scores overtime winner to give Rochester a 6-5 win over Laval (CP) Amerks top Rocket in OT thriller to complete weekend sweep (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
After glimpse of success, Sabres work overtime to improve their 3-on-3 play
'"It's fun to not always just have a regular practice," Olofsson said at the Toyota Sports Center, the Los Angeles Kings' suburban practice facility. "When we get down to overtime, it's big to get that extra point and it's important to practice on it and we had a really good practice."' … [Read more...] about After glimpse of success, Sabres work overtime to improve their 3-on-3 play
Eakin practices, not expected to play against Kings
'"I don't think Sunday's an option for him," Granato told the media. "… It's still a little process. I don't expect Sunday. Possible for Tuesday (against San Jose)."' … [Read more...] about Eakin practices, not expected to play against Kings
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Michael Mersch powers Americans past Rocket 4-3 (CP) Amerks outlast Rocket to take game one of weekend set (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: After blowing 3-0 lead, Sabres get Anderson an OT win on Asplund's goal
'"He was calm and confident," added coach Don Granato. "He read the shooters and the situations moments before they were transpiring. He was key. And I think our guys rallied around that."' … [Read more...] about Observations: After blowing 3-0 lead, Sabres get Anderson an OT win on Asplund’s goal
Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin back at practice, closing in on return
'"I was happily surprised with Cody today, he looked way better (than expected)," coach Don Granato said. "I didn't go into it with much expectation. I thought he would stay out of anything close to a contact situation. He just wouldn't. He jumped right in. So he is definitely feeling better. But no timetable yet."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin back at practice, closing in on return
As Jack Eichel turns 25, the former Sabres captain still awaits a resolution
'Five years remain on Eichel’s contract that carries a $10 million annual cap hit. His no-movement clause begins in July, which would allow Eichel to nix any trade. Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams is valuing Eichel as a healthy, elite centerman with a track record that includes five seasons of 20 goals and three appearances in the NHL All-Star game.' … [Read more...] about As Jack Eichel turns 25, the former Sabres captain still awaits a resolution