'Jeff Skinner scored to extend his point streak to eight games for the Sabres (16-15-4), who have won four in a row. Tage Thompson scored his fifth goal in four games and Lawrence Pilut had a goal and an assist.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Skinner help Sabres defeat Golden Knights for 4th straight win
Archives for December 2022
Postgame Report | 3-goal 2nd period propels Sabres to 4th win in a row
' Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson, and Lawrence Pilut scored goals for the Sabres. Pilut also had an assist for his first-career multi-point game.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | 3-goal 2nd period propels Sabres to 4th win in a row
Thompson once again named NHL's 2nd Star of the Week
'In three games during the week ending December 18, the Sabres went 3-0-0 and Thompson tied for the league lead with eight points (4+4), including six (3+3) on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Thompson once again named NHL’s 2nd Star of the Week
Alex Tuch marvels at Josh Allen after pitching in on another Sabres victory
'"He's one of the best players in the world, not only as a quarterback, but in football, in general," Tuch said of Allen. "To be able to, like, watch him and see how he sees a play, and next thing you know no one's open and he's throwing it perfectly in (Stefon) Diggs' hands. Wow. The confidence, coolness, calmness. You see him growing over the past few years. Everyone notices … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch marvels at Josh Allen after pitching in on another Sabres victory
Monday's Vegas Coverage
Knights preview: NHL’s top offense visits T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas Review Journal) Sabres take win streak into matchup with the Golden Knights (AP) Morning Skate Report: Dec. 19, 2022 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Vegas Coverage
'He was amazing' | Breaking down Tuch's late PK in win over Coyotes
'"He was amazing, up and down the ice and past 30 seconds when you'd normally have fatigue, he was still overpowering guys to get a job done. It was skill-based, and it was based out of determination to just be better than the competitor."' … [Read more...] about ‘He was amazing’ | Breaking down Tuch’s late PK in win over Coyotes
Observations: Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner do big damage as Sabres silence Coyotes for third straight win
'Skinner scored two goals and Thompson snapped a 2-2 tie with a power-play goal midway through the third period as the Sabres overcame the pesky Arizona Coyotes, 5-2, to win their third straight game.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner do big damage as Sabres silence Coyotes for third straight win
Inside the NHL: Arizona's Mullett Arena is a bizarre venue for the NHL but produces a unique atmosphere
'The feeling from attending Friday night's Arizona Coyotes game against the New York Islanders reminded me of how I used to have to decompress after leaving a St. Bonaventure basketball game in the iconic Reilly Center. Down in Olean, the fans and the music go nonstop all night and become a part of the experience, and even have an impact on the game.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Arizona’s Mullett Arena is a bizarre venue for the NHL but produces a unique atmosphere
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Coyotes struggle in third period in loss to Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Sabres best Coyotes in penalty-heavy game at Mullett Arena (KTAR-FM) Photo gallery (KTAR-FM) The Wrap: Coyotes Drop Hard-Fought Game to Sabres on Saturday (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Skinner scores 2, Thompson gets 1 as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
'“We just kept battling,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I love that part of our game. That is not an easy team to play, and their goaltender was outstanding. I thought Skinner coming back in the lineup was significant, every impactful.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 2, Thompson gets 1 as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
Power play helps propel Sabres to win over Arizona
'A pair of power play goals, including one by Tage Thompson, helped the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Arizona Cotyotes 5-2 on Saturday night at Mullett Arena.' … [Read more...] about Power play helps propel Sabres to win over Arizona
Thompson has goal, 2 assists, Sabres edge Coyotes for 3rd win in row
'Tyson Jost's empty-net goal at 18:32 made it 4-2, and Kyle Okposo scored at 19:08 for the 5-2 final.' … [Read more...] about Thompson has goal, 2 assists, Sabres edge Coyotes for 3rd win in row
Postgame Report | Buffalo's top line lifts Sabres to victory in Arizona
'Thompson buried a power-play goal from the left faceoff circle to break a 2-2 tie with 8:53 remaining. He also assisted on two goals scored by Jeff Skinner, who returned from a three-game suspension. Tyson Jost and Kyle Okposo scored an empty-net goals to extend the Sabres' lead.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo’s top line lifts Sabres to victory in Arizona
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Subban backstops Amerks to weekend sweep of Checkers (Amerks.com) Checkers shut out by Rochester (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres call up Jeremy Davies from Rochester as Owen Power's status remains uncertain
'Davies, 26, has two goals and three assists in 19 games for the Amerks after signing as a free agent over the summer. He spent most of last year in Milwaukee and has played 22 NHL games over the last two seasons with the Nashville Predators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Jeremy Davies from Rochester as Owen Power’s status remains uncertain