'“For our confidence, that’s the standard now, the way we played tonight,” Samuelsson added. “It just shows we can beat – I don’t know if they’re the best team in the league but they’re up there.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ ‘standard’ shows in complete victory over first-place Bruins
Archives for December 8, 2023
Connor Clifton 'frustrated' by his play on Sabres' blue line ahead of return to Boston
'“Not great,” Clifton, who, at 28, is the second-oldest defenseman on the Sabres, said bluntly. “I’m pretty frustrated with my game, honestly. It’s been a while now, and, obviously, I haven’t found my game. Working on that every day and trying to get it back where I can impact this team in a positive way and start winning some games early.”' … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton ‘frustrated’ by his play on Sabres’ blue line ahead of return to Boston
Sabres fans get direct say about food at KeyBank Center
'“I think this is great that they care enough to put this on and get our opinions,” Surdej said. “I’m impressed that they are doing it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans get direct say about food at KeyBank Center
Friday's Boston Coverage
Loss to Sabres stung, but Bruins have a bigger thing to worry about: Charlie McAvoy’s injury status (Boston Globe) With Jeremy Swayman ailing, Tuukka Rask dons the goalie gear at Bruins morning skate (Boston Globe) Bruins lose Charlie McAvoy in lifeless 3-1 loss to Buffalo (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Derek Forbort out, rookie Mason Lohrei in (Boston Herald) 3 Takeaways … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres snap 4-game skid with a 3-1 win over Atlantic Division-leading Bruins
'Devon Levi made 30 saves for Buffalo, which beat the Atlantic Division-leading Bruins for the first time in nearly a calendar year. The Bruins had won three straight against Buffalo. The Sabres last beat Boston on Dec. 31, 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 4-game skid with a 3-1 win over Atlantic Division-leading Bruins
Sabres pull off big upset in Boston
'In danger of spiraling further and further down the standings, the Buffalo Sabres shocked one of the league's best, the Boston Bruins, inside TD Garden on Thursday night to the tune of a 3-1 final.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pull off big upset in Boston
Opinion: The Sabres had a good start, a good middle and a good ending to win in Boston
'I think what’s more impressive is three of their best players, Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen didn’t play due to injuries and illness.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres had a good start, a good middle and a good ending to win in Boston
Levi makes 29 saves in return, Sabres defeat Bruins to end 4-game skid
'“I just cleaned up my game a little bit,” Levi said. “I felt like the chaos in the AHL really forced me to kind of get over top of pucks and start really tracking, and I think that just working on those two fundamentals are big for my game.”' … [Read more...] about Levi makes 29 saves in return, Sabres defeat Bruins to end 4-game skid
'It was special' | Levi makes 29 saves in Sabres' statement win over Bruins
'“I just looked up when I was out there, just looked at the banner that we put up there last year. You know, it was so special that day winning the Beanpot in this rink,” Levi said. “So, it felt like home, and it was great to come back here tonight.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It was special’ | Levi makes 29 saves in Sabres’ statement win over Bruins