'There were plenty of shots in the game, with Buffalo holding a 34-33 edge. But with both teams playing a back to back, there wasn't any sort of up-and-down action. The Senators (17-17-3) hounded the Sabres (18-15-2) at every opportunity and the game lacked the kind of free flow the Sabres thrive at on the rush.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ winning streak meets a quiet end with loss to Senators
Archives for January 2, 2023
Dynamic December earns Sabres’ Tage Thompson NHL Third Star honors
'A career-best month in which he scored a whopping 13 goals and 22 points in 11 games has earned Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson NHL Third Star honors for December.' … [Read more...] about Dynamic December earns Sabres’ Tage Thompson NHL Third Star honors
Monday's Ottawa Coverage
Lucchini steps into the spotlight as Senators rebound with big New Year's Day victory (Ottawa Sun) Lucchini beats Anderson, Senators beat Sabers (Le Droit) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Ottawa Coverage
Lucchini scores first NHL goal as Senators snap Sabres' six-game streak
'``We're used to scoring goals, and when that doesn't happen, everyone gets, you know, `Oh my goodness, we didn't score,' but that's going to happen,'' said Anderson.' … [Read more...] about Lucchini scores first NHL goal as Senators snap Sabres’ six-game streak
Sabres' win streak ends with loss to Ottawa
'Zemgus Girgensons was able to slip behind the Ottawa defense and score his fourth goal of the season to tie the game at 1-1 early in the second period. The forward received a stretch pass in the offensive zone from defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, and was able to beat Anton Forsberg to tie the score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak ends with loss to Ottawa
Sabres' Thompson is one of the NHL's three stars for December
'Thompson was second in league scoring with 13 goals and 9 assists for 22 points in 11 games. Buffalo was 8-2-1 in the month led by Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson is one of the NHL’s three stars for December
Buffalo Sabres win streak ends at six, following 3-1 loss to Ottawa
'Buffalo fell behind early in the first as Ottawa's Tim Stutzle scored the game's opening goal just 47 seconds after the puck drop.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres win streak ends at six, following 3-1 loss to Ottawa
December to remember: Sabres’ Tage Thompson is NHL’s 3rd star of month
'Thompson tied for second in the league with 13 goals and 22 points in 11 games. Highlighted by a record-tying five goals and six points in a win at Columbus on Dec. 5, the 25-year-old Thompson earned consecutive NHL Second Star of the Week accolades. Thompson had three game-winning goals and a plus-12 rating during the month.' … [Read more...] about December to remember: Sabres’ Tage Thompson is NHL’s 3rd star of month
Forsberg, Senators end Sabres 6-game winning streak
'"Just got to be better," Buffalo forward Tage Thompson said. "It wasn't a good enough effort tonight by me, and I think we left [Anderson] hanging a lot."' … [Read more...] about Forsberg, Senators end Sabres 6-game winning streak
Postgame Report | Sabres' winning streak comes to an end in Ottawa
'"I think they had a lot of energy and credit to them for having that," Girgensons said. "I think we were maybe a little fatigued. ... But I think we gave pushes. I don't think it's anything to do with our effort. I think guys put in good work today and we did have our looks to tie it up, too."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres’ winning streak comes to an end in Ottawa
Thompson named NHL 3rd Star of the Month
'Thompson tied for second in the league in goals (13) and points (22) in 11 games in December. He was named the NHL's Second Star of the Week back-to-back times on December 12 and December 19.' … [Read more...] about Thompson named NHL 3rd Star of the Month