'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 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
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Buffalo visits Philadelphia after shootout victory (AP) Flyers-Sabres Preview: Fool’s Gold (WENJ-FM) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Observations: Devon Levi wins stellar NHL debut behind Jeff Skinner's OT goal
'The crowd roared. Levi's family and friends celebrated. This was the type of moment he visualized long before his trade to the Sabres in July 2021 or his record-setting performance at the IIHF World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Devon Levi wins stellar NHL debut behind Jeff Skinner’s OT goal
Mike Harrington: You can add Devon Levi to a special list of debuts for Sabres goalies
'Showcasing the precise technique that earned him the crease only a few weeks after leaving Northeastern University to turn pro, Devon Levi delivered a stellar debut and Jeff Skinner scored the winner in overtime to give the Sabres a 3-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: You can add Devon Levi to a special list of debuts for Sabres goalies
Rookie Devon Levi wows in NHL debut, backstops Sabres to OT win
'The Sabres portion of the bipartisan crowd of 18,009 at KeyBank Center, which cheered the youngster at every opportunity, loved it. A loud “Le-vi, Le-vi, Le-vi” chant quickly broke out after he preserved the 2-1 lead.' … [Read more...] about Rookie Devon Levi wows in NHL debut, backstops Sabres to OT win
Sabres’ Jack Quinn elevating game late in season, earning trust
'“When he gets size and strength, I see on video 10 to 15 times a game where he, next year, will literally just plow through the guy that actually got a piece of him and slowed him. He won’t be slowed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn elevating game late in season, earning trust
Saturday's New York Coverage
Rangers rally to salvage a point but lack urgency in overtime loss to Sabres (New York Post) How Gerard Gallant could utilize Rangers’ goalies over final weeks (New York Post) Gerard Gallant's angry as Rangers fall in OT to Sabres and their rookie goaltender (Newsday) Ryan Lindgren sits out again, but Gerard Gallant confident of his return (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: Slow … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage