'“We had a real good start and we got away from our game,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “We played way too relaxed after that. It was as if we felt it was going to be an easier night than what it was. We generated scoring chances, but we didn’t score. We thought that would just keep happening and we would be fine. So, we just dropped the level of focus and intensity, and it … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ playoff chances take another hit with shootout loss to Capitals
Archives for March 16, 2023
Sabres prospect Devon Levi named Hockey East POY, Hobey Baker finalist
'Levi, a junior at Northeastern, has registered a 17-12-5 record with a 2.24 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage and six shutouts in 34 games this season. On Saturday, the Huskies lost their first game of the Hockey East Tournament, and they’re not expected to qualify for the NCAA Tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi named Hockey East POY, Hobey Baker finalist
Thursday's Washington Coverage
Capitals come off the deck, rally past Sabres in shootout (Washington Post) After rocky start, Lindgren steps up in win over Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) Ovechkin provides spark vs. Sabres in return from injury (NBC Sports Washington) Caps Stun Sabres in Shootout, 5-4 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage
Capitals tie it late, come back to beat Sabres in shootout
'“Down the stretch, every point matters, so it’s huge and everyone realizes this in the locker room,” Buffalo’s Tyson Jost said. “We care so much and want it and that’s good to see and we’ve just got to keep pushing and focus on the next game and keep putting together wins here.”' … [Read more...] about Capitals tie it late, come back to beat Sabres in shootout
Third period leads slip away from Sabres in loss to Capitals
'The Buffalo Sabres were unable to hold onto two multi-goal leads in the third period on Wednesday night, as the Washington Capitals played comeback in shootout fashion, 5-4, at Capital One Arena in the nation's capital.' … [Read more...] about Third period leads slip away from Sabres in loss to Capitals
Capitals rally for shootout win against Sabres
'"We got out of here with one point, and that's a big, big deal to get a point," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "But very disappointing that we feel that with more focus, which should have been there, we would have had the two."' … [Read more...] about Capitals rally for shootout win against Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres pick up point in shootout loss in Washington
'"So, we're on to Philly and there's two more potential points there. We've got to dial right back into that."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres pick up point in shootout loss in Washington
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Subban backstops Amerks to shutout win over Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage