'There weren’t any egregious defensive mistakes by Buffalo (9-12), unlike those that occurred during the Sabres' eight-game losing streak that ended Tuesday in Montreal. This loss was all about struggling to handle the pressure New Jersey (17-4) applies all over the ice.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres unable to mount comeback, fall to Lindy Ruff’s Devils
Archives for November 26, 2022
Sabres learn firsthand how good Devils have become: ‘A lot of swagger’
'Just how good are the Devils, the NHL’s biggest surprise through first quarter of the campaign? Friday’s 3-1 win over the Sabres before a crowd of 16,727 fans at KeyBank Center improved them to 17-4-0. They’re 9-1-0 on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres learn firsthand how good Devils have become: ‘A lot of swagger’
Sabres notes: Kyle Okposo returns from injury; Tyson Jost providing depth
'“Just some wear and tear I’ve been dealing with and had to give it some time to calm down,” Okposo said prior to the Sabres’ 3-1 loss at KeyBank Center. “But feeling better, ramped it up over the past few days.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kyle Okposo returns from injury; Tyson Jost providing depth
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage
Takeaways as Devils beat Sabres 3-1 for 17th victory in 2022-23 | Strong start, advanced stat domination, more (Newark Star Ledger) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
Devils beat Sabres 3-1, extend road win streak to 9 games
'“They got a lot of swagger right now,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Their defense, I thought, was pretty dominant, pretty early.”' … [Read more...] about Devils beat Sabres 3-1, extend road win streak to 9 games
Sabres unable to solve New Jersey in loss
'The Sabres were unable to get their offense going early in the opening period, but finished the frame with seven shots on goal. New Jersey's Erik Haula took the only penalty of the period on a face-off violation. However, Buffalo was unable to take advantage of the opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve New Jersey in loss
Sabres have Devil of a time in home loss
'Having poured in 13 goals to win back-to-back games earlier this week, the Sabres found scoring more difficult against a strong Devils defense coached by old friend Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have Devil of a time in home loss
Lindy Ruff forecasts better days for youthful Sabres, compares surging Devils to ’05-06 team in Buffalo
'“A young group that all of the sudden, they are going to find the right groove,” Ruff said. “It could be weeks away. Could be a month. Could be tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff forecasts better days for youthful Sabres, compares surging Devils to ’05-06 team in Buffalo
Hamilton Take 2: Expect better play ahead from the Sabres
'This team is somewhere in between and there were certainly some good signs. Many fans took it as an excuse, but this team desperately missed Mattias Samuelsson for 13 games and with that, missed Henri Jokiharju when he was out. They just aren’t deep enough to replace any of their top four defensemen if they get hurt.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Expect better play ahead from the Sabres
Schmid makes 33 saves, Devils defeat Sabres
'"The way they played, you could've gotten run out of the building; any team could've tonight," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "They're a team that's feeling it right now, and I give our guys credit. 'Andy' was great; he looked like an experienced No. 1 goaltender there many times. … I know our guys didn't feel it; I could tell by the way they did things the very first shift, … [Read more...] about Schmid makes 33 saves, Devils defeat Sabres
Postgame Report | Anderson stops 41 shots in loss to Devils
'"I think the effort was good," Olofsson said. "We came out a little bit slow in the first and they did everything a little bit faster than us. And then we started skating a little bit more, getting pucks deep in the second and worked our way into the game. From there I think it was a tight game."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Anderson stops 41 shots in loss to Devils
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Malone, Murray lead Amerks past Bridgeport in overtime (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage