'In the latest entry in a string of embarrassing defeats, the Sabres were blitzed in a four-goal second period. Veteran goalie Craig Anderson, the 41-year-old who has given Buffalo plenty of strong outings in the crease, had a terrible time in this one.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Horrendous home play continues as Sabres hit more wrong notes in ugly loss to Nashville
Archives for March 22, 2023
Sabres’ defensive woes continue in loss to Predators: ‘We will get through this’
'Right now, the Sabres are a disaster. A month that began with so much promise – legitimate playoff hopes, a rarity in these parts – has become a nightmare.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defensive woes continue in loss to Predators: ‘We will get through this’
Predators’ Rasmus Asplund knows he did not do enough to keep spot with Sabres
'“I needed to play, right?” Asplund said Tuesday prior to Nashville’s 7-3 win over the Sabres, his first visit back to KeyBank Center. “… I talked to Kevyn and Donny a lot during the year. I think we all just came to the conclusion that I needed an opportunity to play and keep developing, and this was the chance to get that. So I think we’re all pretty satisfied with what … [Read more...] about Predators’ Rasmus Asplund knows he did not do enough to keep spot with Sabres
Extra forwards, not performance, led to Sabres’ Tyson Jost getting scratched
'“That’s the message that I kind of got from the coaching staff, not let this hinder my confidence and keep playing the way that I was,” Jost said. “It’s kind of a numbers thing. It stings, but at the same time, we have a lot of good hockey players in this room."' … [Read more...] about Extra forwards, not performance, led to Sabres’ Tyson Jost getting scratched
Wednesday's Nashville Coverage
Nashville Predators' season-high seven goals enough to cruise past Buffalo Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Evangelista's Four-Point Night Powers Predators to 7-3 Win Over Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Nashville Coverage
Evangelista scores 2 in Predators 7-3 win over Sabres
'“Obviously, there’s a lot of pressure. We can feel that,” Tage Thompson said of the Sabres opening March in playoff contention in a bid to end an 11-year postseason drought. “But we got to learn how to play with that, and that’s something we’re learning to do right now. We’re the same team, we just got to continue to simplify when things get difficult, not complicate the game … [Read more...] about Evangelista scores 2 in Predators 7-3 win over Sabres
Sabres allow seven goals in loss to Nashville
'The Buffalo Sabres, once again, failed to score first, and eventually fell to the Nashville Predators, 7-3, on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres allow seven goals in loss to Nashville
Opinion: The Sabres have another game of constant turnovers and seven goals against
'Granato has been a broken record for two weeks and his conviction didn’t change on Tuesday. I asked him if there is more he can do as a coach, “There is, you do more every day based on the situation, but we will get through this. I can stand here with no doubt and tell you we will get through this. I’ve been through much more difficult and challenging situations as a coach and … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres have another game of constant turnovers and seven goals against
Sabres collapse at KeyBank against Predators, 7-3
'Buffalo loses its 4th straight game, falling 7-3 Tuesday night. Something about playing at home isn't working for this young Sabres team, dropping 1-5-1 in the past six home games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres collapse at KeyBank against Predators, 7-3
Sabres stumbling to one of worst home records in history
'On a five-game home skid in which Buffalo has been out-scored 31-10, the Sabres dropped to 13-20-3 at KeyBank Center. Earning 29 standings points in 36 games, with five home dates remaining, the Sabres are locked into finishing with a home points percentage below .500 for the ninth time in 52 seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumbling to one of worst home records in history
Evangelista has 4 points, Predators defeat Sabres to end skid at 3
'"Obviously, there's a lot of pressure," Thompson said. "We can feel that. I think it's the first time in a while this team's been close to the playoffs. We wanted to be the group that can push and get there, so with that comes that added pressure. But we've got to learn how to play with that, and that's something we're learning to do right now. … A lot of it is self-inflicted, … [Read more...] about Evangelista has 4 points, Predators defeat Sabres to end skid at 3
Postgame Report | Skinner, Dahlin hit milestones in loss to Nashville
'"We will get through this," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We'll get through it. There's no doubt. I can stand here with no doubt and tell you we will get through this. I have been through much more difficult and challenging situations as a coach. We will get through this. Completely confident."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Skinner, Dahlin hit milestones in loss to Nashville
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks force overtime, fall to Crunch in shootout (Amerks.com) Crunch top Amerks, 3-2, in shootout (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage