'The Sabres improved to 2-0 in the new year by pulling out a pulsating 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night in PPG Paints Arena. Zemgus Girgensons scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:38 to play, and Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen was spectacular in net, making 40 saves.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres overcome Pens and finally forge a two-game winning streak
Archives for January 7, 2024
Inside the NHL: It's only January but long homestand feels like Sabres' last chance
'There are plenty of soft opponents coming up from the bottom of the standings and many at home. The computers look at that as a very good thing, but they don’t watch the Sabres every day. We know otherwise. We just saw them get outscored, 14-5, in losses to Columbus and Ottawa and they entered the weekend 28th in the NHL in points at home.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s only January but long homestand feels like Sabres’ last chance
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in win over Penguins: ‘Stood on his head’
'In winning back-to-back games for the first time since Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 – “That feels good, huh?” Tuch said of the short streak – coach Don Granato said the Sabres showcased a mentality they have recently lacked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in win over Penguins: ‘Stood on his head’
After slow start, Connor Clifton quietly generating offense for Sabres
'Believe it or not, third-pair defenseman Connor Clifton has registered eight assists in the last 13 games entering tonight’s contest against the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Connor Clifton quietly generating offense for Sabres
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins see 2 early goals disallowed, numerous chances squandered in frustrating loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins lose 2 goals to replay, lose game to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry shakes off rough start but can't beat Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) "We Just Didn't Win on the Scoreboard" … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Luukkonen stops 40 shots, Girgensons scores go-ahead goal late, Sabres beat Penguins 3-1
'“I think that was the most confident, poised I’ve seen him play in his whole career,” Buffalo forward Alex Tuch said of Luukkonen. “He’s got a shutout or two, but that was just so much confidence (tonight).”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen stops 40 shots, Girgensons scores go-ahead goal late, Sabres beat Penguins 3-1
Sabres beat Penguins, begin 2024 with consecutive wins
'For the first time in over two calendar months, the blue and gold bunched consecutive wins together thanks to their 3-1 win tonight over the Penguins inside PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Penguins, begin 2024 with consecutive wins
Opinion: Luukkonen steals the show in a win against Pittsburgh
'Not only did Luukkonen stop three clean breakaways, he did it against Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and Rickard Rakell. Another huge save for the 24-year-old was when he came across on another Penguins power and just got his glove on a Crosby one-timer.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen steals the show in a win against Pittsburgh
Luukkonen makes 40 saves, Sabres defeat Penguins
'“I've said it for weeks now, it's a mentality,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Talked about some mojo, some swagger. We didn't have that and we played with fear. Tonight, you don't come through that game unless you have that swagger and fearlessness."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 40 saves, Sabres defeat Penguins
Luukkonen's 40 saves lead Sabres to win in Pittsburgh
'“I think that was the most just confident, poised I’ve seen him play in his whole career,” Alex Tuch said. “… I thought he stood on his head, and he was probably the biggest reason we won tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen’s 40 saves lead Sabres to win in Pittsburgh
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to complete comeback in overtime loss to Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters take down Americans in 6-5 overtime thriller (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage