'Luukkonen (17-11-4) had not played since Buffalo's 5-4 win over New Jersey on March 24 and was severely tested Saturday, stopping 29 of 31 shots he faced over the first two periods as the offense eventually took over.' … [Read more...] about Observations: As Devon Levi looks on, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stands tall for Sabres in win over Flyers
Archives for April 2, 2023
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers eliminated from playoff contention with a 6-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers Notebook: Sean Couturier displeased about being scratched for rest of season (Delaware County Daily Times) Konecny returns, Tortorella watches away from bench and Flyers lose to Sabres (NBC Sports Philadelphia) 'Coots is aggravated and I love it' — Flyers hold back … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Tuch’s hat trick leads Sabres to 6-3 win over Flyers
'The Sabres turned the contest with four goals in under four minutes over the first and second periods. “It was fun to watch,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat trick leads Sabres to 6-3 win over Flyers
Tuch's hat-trick helps Sabres double up Flyers
'The Sabres took the momentum they snagged from the end of the first period, and immediately put it to good use at the start of the second. Goals in succession from Alex Tuch, Jordan Greenway and Jeff Skinner helped turn a tied game into a runaway in less than four-minutes of action.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat-trick helps Sabres double up Flyers
Opinion: It took the Sabres captain to help turn the team around in Philadelphia
'Tuch was at his very best as Tage Thompson missed his third straight game with injury. Tuch had a hat trick giving him 35 goals on the season. That’s a 43 goal pace over 82 games. Tuch can score goals in many different ways, but his shorthanded goal to put the game away with just 3:27 left was the best. Jack Quinn worked so hard to strip the puck from Joel Farabee while … [Read more...] about Opinion: It took the Sabres captain to help turn the team around in Philadelphia
Alex Tuch hat trick propels Sabres to lopsided win over Flyers
'Buffalo will stay on the road for their next game. A pivotal matchup with the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Who with 85 points after a win as well tonight, hold the second wild card spot in the conference.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch hat trick propels Sabres to lopsided win over Flyers
Tuch's hat trick helps Sabres top Flyers, keep pace in East wild card
'The Sabres remained four points behind the Florida Panthers, who moved into the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference following a 7-0 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat trick helps Sabres top Flyers, keep pace in East wild card
Tuch's hat trick propels Sabres to victory over Flyers
'The Sabres extended their point streak to five games (4-0-1) and pulled within four points of the Florida Panthers for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with two games in hand.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat trick propels Sabres to victory over Flyers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks double Comets to sweep home-and-home series (Amerks.com) Comets defeated by Americans, 4-2 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage