'The Sabres were able to jump on the scoreboard first with a loose puck at the front of the net that was able to be chipped in.' … [Read more...] about Robinson helps lead Sabres to win over Arizona
Archives for December 2023
Opinion: Sabres put together another pretty complete game behind Robinson, Okposo
'In this one, the line of Eric Robinson, Peyton Krebs and Kyle Okposo had seven points on the night. Robinson and Okposo both had a goal and two assists, while Krebs had a goal.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres put together another pretty complete game behind Robinson, Okposo
4 check: Eric Robinson addition sparks Sabres energy line
'The seventh-year veteran, however, has infused Buffalo’s checking line with energy. The result has been a three-game point streak, two victories and a shootout loss, during which the Sabres have played their preferred style of hockey more regularly than past stretches through the first third of the season.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Eric Robinson addition sparks Sabres energy line
Okposo, Robinson each has 3 points in Sabres win against Coyotes
'“We're building a game now,” said Okposo, the Buffalo captain. “Now we have a template of how we need to play, how we need to work. And now we can get better from there, I think that’s the mantra, is continue to get better every night and build off that. And it’s not hard to play like that, it’s just a commitment to it. And everybody was committed tonight, and the last few. We … [Read more...] about Okposo, Robinson each has 3 points in Sabres win against Coyotes
Robinson tallies 3-point night in Sabres' win over Coyotes
'“It’s been a whirlwind, obviously, but really exciting and getting to play with Okie and Krebsy has made it easy,” Robinson said. “They’ve been playing hard and straightaway and talking to me all night, so that’s made the transition for me a lot easier.”' … [Read more...] about Robinson tallies 3-point night in Sabres’ win over Coyotes
Mike Harrington: Sabres are finally finding their game but they better start finding some wins, too
'The Sabres went 3-0 on that trip last year but this clearly won’t be easy, even if Buffalo gets Alex Tuch and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen back in the lineup. The Coyotes are the biggest surprise in the Central Division while the Avalanche and Flying Jack Eichels lead the Central and Pacific, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are finally finding their game but they better start finding some wins, too
Monday's Arizona Coverage
Buffalo aims to stop home skid in matchup with Arizona (AP) Preview: Coyotes face Buffalo in first of back-to-back games (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Arizona Coverage
Observations: Sabres' power-play struggles loom large after shootout loss
'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
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