'“His confidence had been growing before the goal and the goal was just a result, but (it was) definitely an injection of adrenaline and more energy,” Granato said. “… It’s something that he is working to add to his game, getting off of the perimeter and to the net more."' … [Read more...] about After slow start and scratches, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs contributing again
Archives for December 2022
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage (Part I)
Jeff Carter's game-winner gives Penguins 4-3 overtime win in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins stay hot, topple Sabres in overtime (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Sabres' Jeff Skinner faces hearing for cross-checking Penguins' Jake Guentzel (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) 3 takeaways: Goaltender Tristan Jarry moves up Penguins all-time wins list (Pittsburgh Tribune … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Part I)
Carter scores on OT power play, Penguins beat Sabres 4-3
'Skinner was ejected for cross-checking Jake Guentzel across the face with 22 seconds remaining in the opener of the teams’ two-game set. Skinner went after Guentzel at the boards in coming to the defense of goalie Craig Anderson, who was slashed by Guentzel after smothering the puck.' … [Read more...] about Carter scores on OT power play, Penguins beat Sabres 4-3
Tage Thompson’s 5-goal outing showcases his sizeable ability
'“Someone asked me last night if I’m surprised,” Granato said Thursday, a day after a 9-4 win at Columbus in which Thompson became just the 12th player since 1992-93 to score five times in a game. “No, I’m not surprised at all. He’s very talented and puts the work in.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s 5-goal outing showcases his sizeable ability
Sabres fall to Pittsburgh in overtime
'Kyle Okposo's power play goal with 1:30 remaining in regulation tied the score at 3-3. Jack Quinn made the pass that helped set up the chance in the slot for the one-time goal. Mittelstadt added his third assist of the night on the goal, as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Pittsburgh in overtime
Opinion: Sabres fall to Penguins because of penalties
'The problem came because Buffalo handed Pittsburgh five power plays, including one in overtime that did them in.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres fall to Penguins because of penalties
Buffalo Sabres drop 4-3 overtime thriller to Pittsburgh Penguins
'The Sabres played the overtime period a man-down due to a late Jeff Skinner penalty in the third. And Pittsburgh's Jeff Carter scored the game winning goal just a minute and a half into overtime.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres drop 4-3 overtime thriller to Pittsburgh Penguins
Carter, Penguins recover to defeat Sabres in OT for fourth straight win
'"It wasn't much, but it was clear as day I was freezing it for three seconds ahead of time," Anderson said. "There's no reason to do that and then that threw us. And then he slashes 'Skinny.' Skinny slashes back, and before you know it, we're at the short end of the stick on that. That's just the way she goes."' … [Read more...] about Carter, Penguins recover to defeat Sabres in OT for fourth straight win
Postgame Report | Sabres rally back but fall in overtime to Penguins
'"We've got to hold our composure and we've got to use that as a learning tool for us," Anderson said. "It's one of those things, where staying in the moment and getting the two points is more important than getting frustrated. That's what it was, it was just frustration on our part that we have to learn from."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres rally back but fall in overtime to Penguins
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop third straight in 5-2 loss to Comets (AMerks.com) Back from injury, biro picking up where he left off (Amerks.com) Comets highlight reel goals fuel comeback (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
On the day after, Tage Thompson reflects on historic night but focuses more on what's next for Sabres
'"I think the main goal is you want to win, right? It's a team sport," Thompson said Thursday as reporters swarmed his locker for extended chat in the dressing room. "We're playing good hockey lately. I think we still have a long ways to go and we can continue to get better as a group and there's still things ... we can continue to do to help our team, whether it's being better … [Read more...] about On the day after, Tage Thompson reflects on historic night but focuses more on what’s next for Sabres
Why screen was frozen for start of Sabres game, Tage Thompson's heroics
'In a statement to the News on Thursday, Lara Pritchard, the senior director for Northeast communications for Charter Communications, wrote, "We had a signal disruption, originating out of the Carolinas, due to recent weather events in that area. Our engineers worked quickly to resolve and we sincerely apologize for the service interruption."' … [Read more...] about Why screen was frozen for start of Sabres game, Tage Thompson’s heroics
Sabres’ Tage Thompson never doubted he’d become star: ‘I always knew’
'“There’s always outside noise and you want to block it out,” Thompson said. “Obviously, you can’t block it all out and it gets to you at some point. But I don’t think there was ever really a point where I had self-doubt, I always knew what I was capable of and I always believed in myself.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson never doubted he’d become star: ‘I always knew’
Alex Tuch sets career highlight for Buffalo Sabres in wake of Tage Thompson’s huge night
'Tuch recorded four points (1g, 3a) against Columbus, which is a new career-high in a single game. All three of Tuch’s assists against the Blue Jackets came on goals scored by Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch sets career highlight for Buffalo Sabres in wake of Tage Thompson’s huge night
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Buffalo takes on Pittsburgh after Thompson’s 5-goal performance (AP) Game Preview: 12.9.22 at BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage