'Consistency is a major missing piece of the puzzle, though. While the Sabres have played tough against several of the NHL’s best – most notably St. Louis, Colorado, Tampa Bay and the New York Rangers – there have been recent let-down losses to Montreal and Ottawa. And this time, turnovers were the reason why Buffalo couldn't snap its skid.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres play another Cup contender tough, fall in 5-3 loss
Archives for February 26, 2022
Inside the Sabres' unusual journey from Montreal to St. Louis
'The plane never started that night. The team bused 40 minutes to the airport, only to turn around over an hour later for another night in a hotel. Another problem the next morning sent them back on the bus for a longer journey. Nearly 24 hours after puck drop against the Canadiens, the Sabres arrived in icy St. Louis, where there was only time and energy for dinner before a … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres’ unusual journey from Montreal to St. Louis
Sabres take Blues to wire but lose: ‘We were the better team’
'“We just gave them a couple too many chances and they capitalized on them,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo, who scored in the second period, said on a Zoom call. “But I thought that we were the better team for the majority.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Blues to wire but lose: ‘We were the better team’
Sullivan: Sabres can't help but remind fans just how far away they are
'You can’t blame people if they’re a bit dubious, if they’re not buying in this time. Buffalo fans are infinitely loyal and patient. But they’re not suckers. Even they have a limit, and the sorry attendance numbers reflect their alienation.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Sabres can’t help but remind fans just how far away they are
Saturday's Saint Louis Coverage
Kyrou has two goals and an assist as Blues beat Sabres 5-3 (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues notebook: Walman back in the lineup and letting it rip (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues get by Sabres 5-3 (KTVI-TV) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Sundqvist injured in game vs. Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Kyrou, Husso spark Blues to 5-3 victory over Sabres
'“It’s always nice to score,” Thompson said. “But I think the main thing is winning. I really wanted to win this one and everyone in the room did too, and it stings a little bit more, especially when you play well like that. And that’s a tough one as well.”' … [Read more...] about Kyrou, Husso spark Blues to 5-3 victory over Sabres
Sabres lose back-and-forth affair in St. Louis
'The tie score didn't even last two minutes, though. A broken play resulted in a two-on-one for Kyrou and Colton Parayko. Kyrou fed Parayko, and the defenseman made no mistake beating Tokarski for what would end up being the game-winning goal for St. Louis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose back-and-forth affair in St. Louis
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres bounce back, but still fall short in St. Louis
'One of the biggest problems still is the constant attempts to make the play too perfect. Casey Mittelstadt entered the zone and attempted a drop pass to a teammate. This resulted in a turnover and an eventual Blues goal. This type of pass that Mittelstadt and other Sabres players have tried all season; however, it has led to too many instances. Maybe it’s time to shelf this … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres bounce back, but still fall short in St. Louis
Opinion: Sabres outplayed Blues in St. Louis, but still lose
'After Tage Thompson scored a power play goal against his old team, you could predict what happens next, because it happens all the time with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres outplayed Blues in St. Louis, but still lose
Sabres drop 5-3 decision to Blues
'Dustin Tokarski made 18 saves on the night and dropped to 5-8-4 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 5-3 decision to Blues
Kyrou, Blues hold off Sabres for third straight win
'"We controlled a lot of the game," Okposo said. "That's just a good group over there. They've got a lot of guys who've been around a long time and they just stuck with their plan and they weathered the storm. They bent and didn't break, and we just gave them a couple too many chances and they capitalized on them. But I thought that we were a better team for the majority of … [Read more...] about Kyrou, Blues hold off Sabres for third straight win
Sabres' strong effort comes up short in loss to Blues
'"It's always nice to score, but I think the main thing was winning," Thompson said. "I really wanted to win that one. Everyone in the room did, too. It stings a little bit more, especially when you play well like that. It was a tough one to swallow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ strong effort comes up short in loss to Blues
At The Final Horn | Sabres rally in 3rd but lose to Blues in St. Louis
'The Buffalo Sabres battled back against the St. Louis Blues midway through the third period on Friday when Tage Thompson scored on his career-high eighth shot of the night to tie the game 3-3. However, the Blues scored immediately after to go back in the lead en route to a 5-3 victory over the Sabres at Enterprise Center.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres rally in 3rd but lose to Blues in St. Louis
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks snap skid with overtime win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Amerks finding a way to power through adversity, grueling schedule (Amerks.com) Crunch edged by Amerks, 2-1 in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage