'Yet, one area of their play wasn’t good enough and cost them their second win streak of the season: an ineffective power play that went 0 for 5 while challenging goalie Cayden Primeau with 10 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ power-play struggles loom large after shootout loss
Archives for December 10, 2023
Sabres notes: NHL forces goalie Devon Levi to move meditation routine out of slot
'Levi was told by the league’s hockey operations department that he can no longer kneel in the area in front of his net because the crews need to be able to clean the ice. He countered with a possible compromise, but was quickly told to take his routine elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: NHL forces goalie Devon Levi to move meditation routine out of slot
Inside the NHL: Don Granato is going nowhere but still has to figure out a way to get Sabres moving
'If anything, the Sabres should be adding to their front-office roster by putting in place a president of hockey operations over Kevyn Adams. I’ve long advocated a veteran set of eyes and ears would be a good thing to add to the proceedings, but it is not happening because that is not a model Pegula believes in. We can disagree, but it’s his team, not mine.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Don Granato is going nowhere but still has to figure out a way to get Sabres moving
Despite missed chances, Sabres keep forging identity in loss to Canadiens
'Still, in losing for the sixth time in eight outings (2-5-1), the Sabres at least carried over many of the positives they accomplished in Thursday’s 3-1 road win over the heavyweight Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Despite missed chances, Sabres keep forging identity in loss to Canadiens
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
Cayden Primeau shines as Canadiens beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout (Montreal Gazette) About Last Night: Habs miss Xhekaj's physical presence (Montreal Gazette) Nearly 50 saves for Primeau, a first goal from Struble and Slafkovsky gets his hands out (Journal de Montreal) The imperfect victory of young people (La Presse) Canadiens' Primeau shines, takes another step toward … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Primeau stops 46 shots as Slafkovsky’s shootout goal lifts Canadiens over Sabres 3-2
'Struble deflected a shot from Johnathan Kovacevic past Levi at 12:59 during the 4-on-4 for his first NHL goal. Struble and Levi were teammates at Northeastern University last season.' … [Read more...] about Primeau stops 46 shots as Slafkovsky’s shootout goal lifts Canadiens over Sabres 3-2
Canadiens upend Sabres in shootout
'In addition, the Sabres' special teams comes up empty-handed on the night, going 0-for-5 on the power play, while also giving up a power play goal to the Canadiens on four penalty kill opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens upend Sabres in shootout
Opinion: Sabres plays well, but still lose to Canadiens in shootout
'Despite coming back from a 2-0 third period deficit, the Sabres lost to a goalie they had no business losing to.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres plays well, but still lose to Canadiens in shootout
Sabres rally comes up short in shootout loss
'Jeff Skinner scored his 12th of the season and Kyle Okposo got his fourth goal 5:30 apart as the Sabres overcame a 2-0 deficit early in the third. Victor Olofsson and Owen Power scored in the shootout, while Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka were unsuccessful. Devon Levi made 29 saves in the game and stopped the first shootout attempt before allowing three scores.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally comes up short in shootout loss
Primeau makes career-high 46 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres in shootout
'“We need lots more aggressive traits based on our recent play,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “So, the process was much, much better and the process was consistent with compete and battle through most of the game. We generated chances through that, but the result is frustrating.”' … [Read more...] about Primeau makes career-high 46 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres in shootout
Sabres battle back to earn point in SO loss to Habs
'“It hurts not to get the win, but I think that we can agree that the last two games have looked a little bit different than the previous 25 or whatever we played,” he said. “It’s more how we want to play, and I think if we keep doing that on a nightly basis, we’re going to put ourselves in a pretty good spot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back to earn point in SO loss to Habs