'The Sabres’ .453 points percentage through 32 games is the third-worst mark in the Eastern Conference. They beat the best team in the NHL one night earlier, the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, only to lose a game in which they generated enough scoring opportunities to win.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres suffer another ‘frustrating’ loss after UPL’s game-changing mistake
Archives for December 17, 2023
Zach Benson's latest heroics show why Sabres elected to not send him to World Juniors
'Across 21 games, Benson has four goals and 10 points while averaging 14:59 of ice time per game. His presence became even more important for Buffalo when it had to place winger Jeff Skinner on injured reserve Thursday. And, for those wondering how Benson feels about the decision, rest assured that he’s thrilled to be in the NHL less than six months after he was drafted 13th … [Read more...] about Zach Benson’s latest heroics show why Sabres elected to not send him to World Juniors
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes goalie Karel Vejmelka breaks slump in shutout vs. Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Vejmelka Shuts Out Sabres, Coyotes Blank Opponent for Second Straight Night (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Vejmelka earns first shutout of season with 28 saves, Coyotes top Sabres 2-0
'“We missed the net on some really, good quality opportunities,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “That was the difference. We had more than enough good looks. Very frustrating — especially factoring how the first goal was scored.”' … [Read more...] about Vejmelka earns first shutout of season with 28 saves, Coyotes top Sabres 2-0
Sabres blanked by Coyotes in desert
'After Luukkonen came out of his net to play the puck, he whiffed on his pass attempt, leading to the puck eventually finding the stick of Coyotes center Clayton Keller. The former 2016 first-round pick had a wide-open net to score his 10th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Coyotes in desert
Opinion: Buffalo made another backup goalie with lousy numbers look great in losing 2-0 to Arizona
'This game had nothing to do with bad goaltending, fanned passes or a fanned shot. The Sabres plain and simply had numerous Grade-A chances to score and made another backup goalie with horrific numbers look like Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo made another backup goalie with lousy numbers look great in losing 2-0 to Arizona
Coyotes get 2nd straight shutout, defeat Sabres
'“We missed the net on a lot of good quality opportunities, that was the difference,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “We had more than enough good looks. And it’s very frustrating how the first goal was scored. We had some pretty skilled guys shooting over the net or wide of the net from pretty close range. We were trying to pick the perfect shot.”' … [Read more...] about Coyotes get 2nd straight shutout, defeat Sabres
Sabres fall to Coyotes in finale of road trip
'“We just couldn’t find the back of the net,” Thompson said. “Had our chances. We outplayed them, so I think in a way you’ve got to be happy with that, but that just doesn’t really feel right. It just sucks losing, especially when you outplay someone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Coyotes in finale of road trip
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Pens top Americans for third straight win (Wilkes Barre Times Leader) Kulich scores again in 2-1 loss to Penguins (Amerks.com) Nylander stars in penguins’ 2-1 win over Amerks (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage