'“I think our last two have been a lot better,” said Mittelstadt. “And I think for me, personally, I’ve got to put one of those away for the team. But it's definitely a balance and to get a point on the road trailing going into the third is big for us. I think we've got a little momentum here going into the second half of the year. We're gonna have to win a lot of games so … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres rally to force OT, gain some ‘momentum’ entering holiday break
Archives for December 24, 2023
Inside the NHL: Sabres quickly cooled crisis but roster still needs work after holiday freeze
'Still, had there not been a roster freeze coming that night, the Columbus game was so off-putting that you wonder if Adams would have been forced to make a trade or waiver transaction – or both – to show some sign that the executive suite was sending a message to the locker room about how unacceptable that performance was.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres quickly cooled crisis but roster still needs work after holiday freeze
Buffalo Next: NOCO back as Sabres energy supplier
'“It is NOCO’s goal to partner with the most iconic Buffalo organizations and businesses, the Buffalo Sabres being one of the most recognizable,” added Gregory Wichlacz, Noco’s senior vice president of marketing and product development.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Next: NOCO back as Sabres energy supplier
Sunday's New York Coverage
Chris Kreider’s OT goal sends Rangers into break with win over Sabres (New York Post) Rangers’ top line is beginning to find stride, scoring touch (New York Post) Chris Kreider lifts Rangers past Sabres with overtime winner (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: Kreider, Shesterkin help Rangers gut out OT win (White Plains Journal News) Postgame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Chris Kreider’s overtime goal lifts New York Rangers over Buffalo Sabres 4-3
'The Sabres are 14-17-4 overall, seventh in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo hasn’t reached the postseason since 2010-11.' … [Read more...] about Chris Kreider’s overtime goal lifts New York Rangers over Buffalo Sabres 4-3
Sabres' roller coaster season continues with overtime loss to Rangers
'The Buffalo Sabres still cannot stack some wins together.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ roller coaster season continues with overtime loss to Rangers
Opinion: Sabres had three golden opportunities to beat Rangers in overtime, stopped by Shesterkin in loss
'I wouldn’t say Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was great in this game until the game went to overtime. The All-Star stopped Casey Mittelstadt on a clear cut breakaway and then stopped Mittelstadt again off a 2-on-1. Alex Tuch was wide open to pick up the rebound off that shot and was absolutely robbed by Shesterkin.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres had three golden opportunities to beat Rangers in overtime, stopped by Shesterkin in loss
Kreider lifts Rangers past Sabres in OT
'The Sabres forced overtime when Casey Mittelstadt tied it 3-3 at 6:50 of the third period, pushing in his own rebound past Igor Shesterkin’s right pad.' … [Read more...] about Kreider lifts Rangers past Sabres in OT
Sabres fight back to earn point in OT loss to Rangers
'“Good, very good effort,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Great atmosphere, obviously, tonight and we had to come back, we had to fight, we had to scratch, we had to fight a lot of different elements today and refocus on some different elements and stay focused, and I thought our guys did a great job with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight back to earn point in OT loss to Rangers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks head into Christmas break with overtime win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Amerks, 3-2, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage