'“The guys were to another level of (ticked) off, to be honest with you,” said Granato. “We were in a groove. We just needed that next level of determination and next level of conviction. … I just thought we needed a little bit of jam and compete, and I think that incited us a bit.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Incited’ by late penalties, Sabres fight back to win third in a row
Archives for February 26, 2024
Sabres notebook: Matt Savoie's outstanding season continues in Moose Jaw
'Now 20 years old, Savoie has 21 goals and 48 points in only 24 games between the Warriors and Wenatchee Wild. He began the season on the Sabres’ injured reserve because of shoulder and elbow injuries that occurred during the Prospects Challenge in September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Matt Savoie’s outstanding season continues in Moose Jaw
Casey Mittelstadt, UPL lead Sabres to emotional win over Hurricanes
'It took more than four months and 58 games, but the Sabres have their first three-game winning streak this season. In eking out three one-goal triumphs, they’ve reached .500 (27-27-4) for the first time since Nov. 27.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt, UPL lead Sabres to emotional win over Hurricanes
Sabres notes: Owen Power returns from injury; Jacob Bryson playing regularly
'“The legs were kind of the least of my worry,” Power said of his first game since Feb. 10. “Just kind of thinking the game was more so harder when you come back, especially when you don’t have much practice time to kind of get that feel back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Owen Power returns from injury; Jacob Bryson playing regularly
Monday's Carolina Coverage
Canes Fall To Sabres In A Shootout (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Carolina Coverage
Mittelstadt’s shootout goal seals Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes
'The teams traded goals 73 seconds apart in the third period with Necas scoring a power-play goal with 5:18 left with a one-timer from the left circle. The Sabres responded with Power tying the game by pinching into the slot and converting a pass from Peyton Krebs by snapping it inside the left post.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s shootout goal seals Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes
Sabres notch thrilling shootout win against Carolina
'A pair of Rasmus Dahlin penalties in the third period gave Carolina two power play opportunities and they eventually cashed in before the end of regulation. Martin Necas used a one-time shot from the left wing face-off dot to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 lead with about six minutes remaining in regulation. However, Owen Power was able to capitalize on a scoring chance at the … [Read more...] about Sabres notch thrilling shootout win against Carolina
Opinion: The Sabres win three games in a row for the first time all season
'By winning three straight and five out of seven, Buffalo is now ahead of the Montreal Canadiens and within two points of the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders. The Sabres are three in back of the Washington Capitals and four behind the New Jersey Devils. If they stay hot, they can get by those clubs, and get to ninth place, but it’s getting to the playoff spot that’s … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres win three games in a row for the first time all season
Mittelstadt shootout goal lifts Buffalo Sabres over Carolina Hurricanes for first 3-game winning streak
'The Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Carolina Hurricanes in a shootout to pick up a huge 3-2 win Sunday night at the KeyBank Center. Thanks to the game winning goal from Casey Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt shootout goal lifts Buffalo Sabres over Carolina Hurricanes for first 3-game winning streak
Sabres win 3 in a row for first time this season
'Thompson, Tuch, and Power each gave their attempt in the shootout but neither team could put up a goal in the first three rounds. Casey Mittlestadt in the fourth round put Carolina in a do-or-die situation, as he deked out Martin and tucked it past his blocker.; … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3 in a row for first time this season
Luukkonen, Sabres defeat Hurricanes in shootout
'“They don’t give up much,” Skinner said. “But I think with that patience you still have to have your foot on the gas. I think that we did a good job of that. Unless you continually come after them, they’re not going to give up anything or hurt themselves. They’re a good team, and in order for us to score, obviously we needed to sustain some [offensive] zone pressure, and I … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres defeat Hurricanes in shootout
Sabres extend winning streak to 3 games with SO victory over Hurricanes
'The victory gave the Sabres their first three-game winning streak of the season, coming on the heels of one-goal wins in Montreal and Columbus. The meeting with the Hurricanes was tight by any measure, with the Sabres having finished with slight edges in shot attempts (81-75) and scoring chances (35-31, according to Natural Stat Trick) as well as on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend winning streak to 3 games with SO victory over Hurricanes