'The Sabres (14-24-8) failed to win consecutive games at home for the first time in October and are winless in three straight. They're 2-11-3 in their last 16 games at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Rasmus Dahlin scores, celebrates, but Sabres fall apart in OT loss
Archives for February 11, 2022
Mike Harrington: There's no reason for Sabres to have fear in their game. Just go play.
'The Sabres have lost too many multi-goal leads to count this season. They've lost nine times when leading after two periods (10-3-6). No one else in the league has lost more than six in such spots.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s no reason for Sabres to have fear in their game. Just go play.
UPL arrives in Rochester as fellow Sabres prospects continue to excel with Amerks
'Luukkonen hasn’t played since suffering a knee injury Jan. 11, and although his talent tantalized in nine NHL appearances this season, coach Don Granato didn’t feel comfortable turning the starting job over to a prospect who has missed so much time, especially with how poorly the Sabres have played some nights.' … [Read more...] about UPL arrives in Rochester as fellow Sabres prospects continue to excel with Amerks
Sabres blow late lead to Blue Jackets, lose in OT: ‘We started changing’
'“We got that 3-1 lead, we had a couple of good shifts afterward and then we started changing the way we were playing,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch said following Thursday’s 4-3 loss, a game Jakub Voracek clinched 16 seconds into overtime. “We were playing too much defense, sitting back. We just gave them opportunities that I didn’t think we did in the second period.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead to Blue Jackets, lose in OT: ‘We started changing’
Sabres notes: Linus Weissbach showing ‘immense’ growth with Amerks
'The 5-foot-8, 161-pound Weissbach, a college star at Wisconsin, has quickly learned his talent will only take him so far as a pro. The Swede scored 12 goals and 41 points in 31 games as a senior for the Badgers last season. But in his early days in the AHL, he has tried to evolve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Linus Weissbach showing ‘immense’ growth with Amerks
Watch Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin score goal, perform celebration suggestion from Bills’ Dion Dawkins
'All-Star weekend for the NHL and NFL took place last weekend in Las Vegas. That gave a chance for athletes from both sports to interact with one another including Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins and Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. During their interaction, Dion Dawkins shared celebration knowledge with Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Watch Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin score goal, perform celebration suggestion from Bills’ Dion Dawkins
Friday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets' Voracek stuns Buffalo Sabres with OT goal (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets' Laine dealing with new injury, Meyer recalled as precaution (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) SvoNotes: Bjorkstrand, Voracek deliver in win over Sabres (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage
Voracek scores in OT, Blue Jackets rally to beat Sabres 4-3
'“It’s aggravating. It’s frustrating,” coach Don Granato said. “But we need to make sure our belief system is strong so our passion and energy show on every shift.”' … [Read more...] about Voracek scores in OT, Blue Jackets rally to beat Sabres 4-3
Sabres lose third period lead and game to Columbus
'Alex Tuch was able to double the Sabres lead to 3-1 just 12 seconds into the third period. The forward beat Merzlikins for his sixth goal of the season. Jeff Skinner made the pass that helped setup the chance, he recieved an assist on the score along with Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose third period lead and game to Columbus
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres can't hang onto lead and lose in overtime
'It was intriguing to see how quickly the team got back into a rhythm despite the current injuries to important starters. Along with this, the Sabres have a history of not performing well after long breaks like the all-star break. While this season is over in terms of making the playoffs, this type of play will be good for the team's future as they build confidence in the young … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres can’t hang onto lead and lose in overtime
Opinion: Sabres lose ninth game when leading after two periods
'It’s to the point now that whether it’s a one-goal lead or a two-goal lead, it’s likely the Sabres are going to lose that game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose ninth game when leading after two periods
Buffalo Sabres blow 3-1 lead, lose 4-3 in overtime to Columbus Blue Jackets
'“I don’t think anyone had their best game tonight, but we need to come together and start playing for each other,” Tuch said after the loss.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres blow 3-1 lead, lose 4-3 in overtime to Columbus Blue Jackets
Sabres surrender three unanswered goals, fall 4-3 in OT to Columbus
'Head coach Don Granato talked earlier in the week about wanting to see the team play with less hesitation, and it appeared that while they did do that in the second, they backed off a bit in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres surrender three unanswered goals, fall 4-3 in OT to Columbus
Voracek, Blue Jackets rally past Sabres for OT win
'"It is a mental game. There's no question," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I mean, you just have to keep fighting through it. You just do. Your belief system has to maintain strength. This is what makes or breaks you, is how you deal with that psychologically. … You've got to just move forward. It's aggravating, it's frustrating, but we need to make sure our belief system is … [Read more...] about Voracek, Blue Jackets rally past Sabres for OT win
Sabres return from All-Star break with OT loss to Blue Jackets
'"Honestly, I thought we get that 3-1 lead, we had a couple good shifts afterwards and then we started to change the way we were playing," Tuch said. "Playing too much defense, sitting back. We just gave them opportunities that I didn't think we did in the second period."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return from All-Star break with OT loss to Blue Jackets