Maple Leafs take losing streak into home matchup with the Sabres (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Archives for November 4, 2023
Observations: Flyers have the answer against the goatheads as Sabres bumble through ugly defeat
'The Sabres (5-6) saw their modest two-game winning streak snapped and earned plenty of well-deserved boos from the announced crowd of 16,612. They fell to 12-2-1 in their black and red sweaters – and both regulation losses are to the Flyers. Philly (5-5-1) posted a 4-0 victory here in January on a night when Ersson got his first NHL shutout.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Flyers have the answer against the goatheads as Sabres bumble through ugly defeat
Inside the NHL: Sabres doing a fine job massaging the roster rules with Zach Benson, Matt Savoie
'The timing of everything here fits very nicely. The Sabres can stretch out Benson and Savoie’s stints in the NHL until early December – just when Team Canada’s World Juniors evaluation camp opens in Oakville, Ont., from Dec. 10-13. If both players are loaned by the Sabres to the camp and play in the tournament in Sweden, that would take them to early January. By then, maybe … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres doing a fine job massaging the roster rules with Zach Benson, Matt Savoie
Sabres fall behind early in loss to Flyers; Mattias Samuelsson leaves with injury
'Ninety-one seconds into Friday’s game, they trailed 2-0. The Flyers had two shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early in loss to Flyers; Mattias Samuelsson leaves with injury
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin wants to wear neck guard again
'Dahlin wore a guard early in Wednesday’s 5-2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers but took it off because he felt warm and uncomfortable. Sabres defensemen Connor Clifton and Henri Jokiharju sported protection during Friday’s morning skate. Jokiharju kept it on for the Sabres’ 5-1 loss to the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin wants to wear neck guard again
Sabres prospect Matt Savoie excelling with Amerks during conditioning loan
'Savoie, 19, has fit in nicely, establishing himself as one of the Amerks’ top scoring threats while showcasing the talents that made him the ninth overall pick in 2022. Staying in Rochester would likely buoy the forward’s development.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie excelling with Amerks during conditioning loan
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Banged-up Flyers get off to a hot start, roll Sabres, 5-1, in Buffalo (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers back Tortorella's message, jump Sabres for needed win (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers Roll to Win Over Sabres (WENJ-FM) Postgame 5: Offense, Ersson Lift Flyers to 5-1 win in Buffalo (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Brink has a goal and assist as the Flyers beat Sabres 5-1 to snap a 3-game skid
'“I thought there was enough generated to get breaks and the question would be, did you earn the break,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We could have scored, but let’s face it, we didn’t play the way we needed to play.”' … [Read more...] about Brink has a goal and assist as the Flyers beat Sabres 5-1 to snap a 3-game skid
Sabres doomed by quick Philadelphia start
'The Philadelphia Flyers were able to split their home-and-home series with the Buffalo Sabres with a 5-1 victory on Friday night at KeyBank Center, thanks to a quick start that included a goal just over a minute into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doomed by quick Philadelphia start
The Sabres got outworked and lost to the Flyers
'Buffalo was going up against a backup goalie and a bad defense, but when you get outworked, you will lose almost every time.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres got outworked and lost to the Flyers
4 check: Sabres fall flat against Flyers, rare loss for ‘goat heads’
'Defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored the lone goal for Buffalo (5-6-0), his first of the year, but not until the Flyers built a 4-0 lead after two periods.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres fall flat against Flyers, rare loss for ‘goat heads’
Sabres get "outworked" in 5-1 loss to Philadelphia Flyers
'"I thought we got outworked," Sabres forward, Casey Mittelstadt said. "It's pretty hard to sit here and try to make excuses. There are really no excuses. That was a poor effort from us for sure."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get “outworked” in 5-1 loss to Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers score 3 in 1st, ease past Sabres
'“I just don’t think we played with enough urgency,” Buffalo captain Kyle Okposo said. “We know that team comes out, works, and we have to try to match their work ethic and play with purpose. And I just don’t think we started the game with purpose.”' … [Read more...] about Flyers score 3 in 1st, ease past Sabres
Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Flyers
'“We could have scored but let’s face it, we didn’t play the way we needed to play. It starts with playing faster and more direct and we were not direct enough, and that was the difference in the game,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Flyers
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks edged by Comets in overtime (Amerks.com) Parent overtime winner seals win in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage