Kraken take win streak into game against the Sabres (AP) 3 Game Essentials | Kraken (23-12-4) at Sabres (20-16-2) | 4:00 p.m. (SeattleKrakenHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Seattle Coverage
Archives for January 10, 2023
Observations: Sabres look 'emotionally drained,' shut out for first time this season
'The Sabres didn’t have the raw emotion of playing for Buffalo following the deadly blizzard that hit Western New York or returning to the ice after Damar Hamlin collapsed to the field in Cincinnati. They were going to have to outwork the Philadelphia Flyers to create some semblance of home-ice advantage with so few fans in the arena.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres look ’emotionally drained,’ shut out for first time this season
Mike Harrington: Luukkonen's play and Comrie's return force Sabres into three-headed goalie act
'But a funny thing happened with Comrie out and Luukkonen getting the bulk of the work the last month: The Sabres snuck into this playoff race. For the first time since 2012.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Luukkonen’s play and Comrie’s return force Sabres into three-headed goalie act
Sabres start slowly, get blanked by Flyers: ‘Emotionally drained’
'The ebb and flow of a grueling six-month season can create some real clunkers, and the Sabres clearly experienced a letdown on Monday in losing 4-0 to the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start slowly, get blanked by Flyers: ‘Emotionally drained’
After sending Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Amerks, expect more moves as Sabres try to keep three goalies
'The Sabres can send Luukkonen, 23, to the AHL without waivers, so his assignment on Monday likely amounts to a paper move. The Finnish rookie, who has won six straight games and eight of his last nine, is expected to be recalled and start Tuesday’s contest against the Seattle Kraken.' … [Read more...] about After sending Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Amerks, expect more moves as Sabres try to keep three goalies
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Goalie Samuel Ersson posts his first NHL shutout as the Flyers blank the Buffalo Sabres, 4-0 (Philadelphia Inquirer) Ersson gets 1st shutout as Flyers pick up one of their most impressive wins (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Ersson earns shutout, Flyers down Sabres (WENJ-FM) Postgame 5: Flyers Take Care of Business in Buffalo, 4-0 (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Ersson gets first career NHL shutout as Flyers beat Sabres
'“I thought tonight our guys looked and felt emotionally drained,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “They just had a really difficult time executing things that they execute simple. They didn’t look like themselves. We fought the puck all night and we didn’t look fast.”' … [Read more...] about Ersson gets first career NHL shutout as Flyers beat Sabres
Sabres shut out by Philadelphia
'The Sabres lone power play in the game came with 6:30 remaining in regulation when a trio of players were called for roughing. However, Buffalo failed to beat Samuel Ersson on the man advantage. The Flyers' netminder recorded 28 saves for his first career NHL shutout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Philadelphia
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres shut down, shut out by Flyers
'It was a rough start in the first period for the Sabres. The Flyers scored three goals in the period and controlled much of the play. The goals came from Zach MacEwen, Joel Farabee, and Noah Cates.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres shut down, shut out by Flyers
Adams: There will be daily roster management
'“These are good problems, but this is great," said Adams on Monday. "We have three guys getting healthy, and we very much like where U.P.L.’s game is right now and where he’s progressed. The games he’s played in tough buildings against tough teams, and he looks like he has a calmness to him and a confidence that our group has in front of him.”' … [Read more...] about Adams: There will be daily roster management
Sabres fall flat against the Flyers, 4-0
'Nothing seemed to spark the Sabres, as they were shut out for the first time this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall flat against the Flyers, 4-0
Goose egg for ‘goat heads’: Sabres shut out in retro jerseys
'The 4-0 loss against Philadelphia on Monday night ended Buffalo’s remarkable run in the retro sweaters. The Sabres rose to the occasion with six goals and a victory in each of the previous outings when dressed in the club’s 1996-2006 color scheme.' … [Read more...] about Goose egg for ‘goat heads’: Sabres shut out in retro jerseys
Sabres will shuffle 3 goalies, parking UPL in Rochester with Eric Comrie healthy
'Craig Anderson started Monday night against against the Flyers, with Comrie dressing as his backup. Luukkonen is expected back in the lineup for at least one of Buffalo’s two remaining home games this week — though it will require some roster maneuvering by the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will shuffle 3 goalies, parking UPL in Rochester with Eric Comrie healthy
Ersson gets first NHL shutout for Flyers against Sabres
'"We didn't come out the way we wanted to," Buffalo forward Tyson Jost said. "We didn't start well. Saturday night (a 6-5 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild) there was obviously a lot of energy in the building, and we were excited for that game. I think that's just part of our learning process."' … [Read more...] about Ersson gets first NHL shutout for Flyers against Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres blanked by Flyers on home ice
'"They just had a really difficult time executing things that they execute simple," Granato said. "They didn't look like themselves. We fought the puck all night and we didn't look fast. We were struggling to move pucks. Just one of those very challenging nights we just couldn't find it, couldn't find the spark."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres blanked by Flyers on home ice