'Buffalo erased Knight's chance at a shut out with a goal part way through the final period. It also snapped a lengthy streak for the team.' … [Read more...] about Montour helps Florida drop Sabres on Monday night
Archives for March 2022
Opinion: Florida came in and embarrassed the Sabres and they pretty much just stood there and took it.
'I just don’t understand how any competitive athlete can sit there and watch their opponent embarrass them and then laugh at them. Until there’s enough pride to make sure that never happens, we’re not going to see the full resurrection of this organization.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Florida came in and embarrassed the Sabres and they pretty much just stood there and took it.
Sabres fall to Panthers in Reinhart's return 6-1
'In his first game back in Buffalo, Sam Reinhart tallied an assist. Reinhart now has 53 points in 53 games played this season. Reinhart's former Sabres teammate Brandon Montour opened the scoring 5:22 into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Panthers in Reinhart’s return 6-1
Knight gets win in first start since Feb. 1, Panthers defeat Sabres
'"The first period was, I don't know what their shot count was (three), but it wasn't high," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "And when we gave up a little -- the second we gave up too much time and space -- we responded with hesitation, a little bit of fear maybe, and that caused hesitation, the fear not to make a mistake."' … [Read more...] about Knight gets win in first start since Feb. 1, Panthers defeat Sabres
Heritage Classic stirs outdoor memories for Sabres' Okposo, Mittelstadt
'"That's where I learned to love the game," the 33-year-old said. "I'd walk there all the time. The warming house would be open most of the time and if it wasn't, there was a little grocery store (Widmer's) that was kitty-corner to the rink and I'd walk over there and grab a hot chocolate or a Powerade and hang out for 15 minutes and go back and skate."' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic stirs outdoor memories for Sabres’ Okposo, Mittelstadt
Sabres look forward following loss to Panthers
'The Panthers ran away with the contest during a four-goal second period in which they outshot the Sabres, 20-7.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look forward following loss to Panthers
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Florida on home ice
'Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots and six different Panthers scored: Brandon Montour, Noel Acciari, Anthony Duclair, Carter Verhaeghe, Patric Hornqvist and Aleksander Barkov, who recorded three points.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Florida on home ice
Monday's Florida Coverage
Sam Reinhart returns to Buffalo with a competitive Florida Panthers team (Palm Beach Post) Huberdeau and Florida take on Buffalo (AP) Preview: Knight starts as Reinhart, Montour return to Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage
Observations: Collision sidelines Alex Tuch in final minutes of Sabres' loss
'There wasn’t a substantive update on Tuch’s condition after the game. Initial testing revealed no concussion, but imaging was needed to determine if there was any structural damage to the shoulder, said Granato. The Sabres needed every difference-making forward against an opponent that played shutdown defense as soon as it took a 1-0 lead with 3:05 remaining in the second … [Read more...] about Observations: Collision sidelines Alex Tuch in final minutes of Sabres’ loss
Mike Harrington: A loss to learn from on and off the ice at the start of Sabres' big week
'"We have to continue to mold our identity," right winger Kyle Okposo said. "We have to continue to mold the framework of our game so we can try and play that way all the time. That's just the NHL. ... You have to find your strengths and you have to play them because if you try to play somebody else's game, more often than not, you're going to lose unless you're one of the two … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A loss to learn from on and off the ice at the start of Sabres’ big week
Sabres experience ‘playoff hockey’ in loss to Kings
'“This is what it looks like in the playoffs. When a team gets up, they shut it down. We were challenged with that and we’ve got to learn from that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres experience ‘playoff hockey’ in loss to Kings
Sabres’ Alex Tuch leaves game injured after crashing into goalpost
'“He’ll be sore because of the impact, but the testing here was as positive as it could be,” he said. “Now we’ll get some imaging to make sure it’s nothing more that could be hidden.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch leaves game injured after crashing into goalpost
Monday's Los Angeles Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Athanasiou, Petersen team up in Kings’ 3-0 win over Sabres
'“That’s as focused a shutdown effort as you’ll see,” Granato said of the Kings ability to negate chances once they gained the lead. “The first goal of the game is of major significance. They got it, they got the first goal and they were able to really anchor down from that point forward.”' … [Read more...] about Athanasiou, Petersen team up in Kings’ 3-0 win over Sabres
Sabres blanked by Los Angeles
'It took until just about three minutes remaining in the second period for the scoreless tie to be broken. Anthanasiou scored his sixth goal of the season with a wrist shot into the top corner of the net. Mikey Anderson and Arthur Kaliyev received the assists on the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Los Angeles