'Victor Olofsson scored the game-winning goal on a pretty feed from Rasmus Dahlin with less than eight minutes left in the final frame. Dylan Cozens sealed the win with a power play goal three minutes later, snapping a 17-game scoring drought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Hurricanes 4-2 for first win against Carolina since 2016
Archives for April 2022
Sabres knock down Carolina, 4-2
'The Canes tied it up in the third on a Nino Niederreiter goal. That lasted less than ten minutes, though. Victor Olofsson scored to put the Sabres back on top 3-2. Dylan Cozens added another to make it 4-2, and the Sabres held on from there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres knock down Carolina, 4-2
Hurricanes lose to Sabres, give up ground in Metropolitan
'"I feel we're super confident as a group right now," Olofsson said. "Even when they scored at 2-2, we just kind of settled down a little bit and just kept it a little bit more simple. I think we turned a lot of pucks over there in the beginning of the third, and then just kept it more simple. Got pucks behind them again, like we did in the second."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes lose to Sabres, give up ground in Metropolitan
'We know how to do it' | Sabres adjust, battle back to beat Hurricanes
'The Sabres are now 10-4-3 since the beginning of March. That run includes wins over Minnesota, Vegas, Toronto (twice), Pittsburgh, and Nashville - all of which occupied playoff spots as of Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about ‘We know how to do it’ | Sabres adjust, battle back to beat Hurricanes
At The Final Horn | Anderson stops 32 shots as Sabres beat Hurricanes
'Craig Anderson led the way with 32 saves. Jeff Skinner, Casey Mittelstadt, Victor Olofsson and Dylan Cozens all scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Anderson stops 32 shots as Sabres beat Hurricanes
Prospects Update | Power, Portillo, Johnson and Huglen at Frozen Four
'Owen Power, Erik Portillo, Ryan Johnson, and Aaron Huglen are poised to make a final push, with just two wins needed to claim a national championship.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Power, Portillo, Johnson and Huglen at Frozen Four
Friendship has helped Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Asplund carve out roles with Sabres
'They’ve become a development success story for the Sabres. Drafted out of Sweden in the second and seventh rounds, respectively, Asplund and Olofsson gradually improved their games to earn full-time roster spots in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Friendship has helped Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Asplund carve out roles with Sabres
Record-setting goalie prospect Devon Levi informs Sabres he's returning to school
'Following Northeastern's exit from the NCAA Tournament, the Sabres met with Levi to discuss his future and their plan for his development. Sources told The News that Levi discussed his options with family and his representation before deciding to return to college.' … [Read more...] about Record-setting goalie prospect Devon Levi informs Sabres he’s returning to school
As 34th birthday nears, Sabres’ Kyle Okposo having remarkable season
'At an age when most players are graying or out of the league, Okposo, who is expected to play his 900th NHL game Tuesday, is one of the Sabres’ most valuable forwards.' … [Read more...] about As 34th birthday nears, Sabres’ Kyle Okposo having remarkable season
Tuesday's Carolina Coverage
Metropolitan leader Carolina and Buffalo meet (AP) Preview: Canes at Sabres (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage
Observations: Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner deliver, but Sabres' point streak ends
'The second period was one of the Sabres’ worst 20-minute stretches since a 6-1 loss to Edmonton on March 17. They were outshot 22-8 and allowed three goals as the Panthers roared back from the early deficit to take a 3-1 lead into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner deliver, but Sabres’ point streak ends
Mike Harrington: Learning curve remains high when Sabres meet Florida
'At least during the regular season of 2021-22, the Panthers have become a litmus test of how far the Sabres have to go in the Atlantic Division. We'll see if that carries over to the playoffs, where the experience and guile of two-time defending champion Tampa Bay and Boston have taken those teams much farther than the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Learning curve remains high when Sabres meet Florida
Sabres can’t generate enough energy, lose to Panthers: ‘Didn’t have … jump’
'“Entirety of the game, we just couldn’t get the emotional energy,” Granato said after a 5-3 setback to the Florida Panthers ended the Sabres’ eight-game point streak. “It was low. I give our guys some credit for trying to find it and fight, but we just didn’t have that jump, that zip that we have.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t generate enough energy, lose to Panthers: ‘Didn’t have … jump’
Monday's Florida Coverage
Panthers are first in the NHL to clinch a playoff spot, but ‘have eyes on bigger prizes’ (Miami Herald) Panthers ride potent offense to clinch playoff berth (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers set wins record, punch ticket to playoffs (FloridaPanthers.com) Florida Panthers Clinch Berth in 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage
Panthers beat Sabres 5-3 to clinch playoff berth
'“The entirety of the game, we just couldn’t get the emotional energy,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I give our guys credit for trying to find it and fight. But we just didn’t have that jump, that zip, that we have when we’re fresh.”' … [Read more...] about Panthers beat Sabres 5-3 to clinch playoff berth