'Just nine days ago, the Buffalo Sabres were 10 points out of the final wild card slot and about to trade their leading scorer and captain. Pretty amazing how things can change this quickly.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres keep the heat on playoff teams with complete win over Islanders
Archives for March 15, 2024
One year later, Jordan Greenway understands the transition Bowen Byram is making with Sabres
'“It’s not the easiest thing in the world to come to a new team that has been together all year, to jump right in and feel comfortable,” Greenway said prior to Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders in KeyBank Center. “It’s not easy, but at the same time, you’re still playing hockey. You’re still with a bunch of hockey guys who do a lot of similar things as your … [Read more...] about One year later, Jordan Greenway understands the transition Bowen Byram is making with Sabres
UPL stars as Sabres blank Islanders, move toward playoff spot
'“I feel like as a group we say there’s nothing to lose now,” said Luukkonen, who made 21 saves to record his fifth shutout this season, the NHL’s second-highest total. “It’s not like at the start of the year if you make mistakes. Now, it’s do or die, I guess. There’s no reason to kind of back down. … We’ve been just playing fearlessly, just really, really confident.”' … [Read more...] about UPL stars as Sabres blank Islanders, move toward playoff spot
After surprising demotion to Rochester, Tyson Jost playing regularly for Sabres
'“It was extremely tough,” Jost told the Times Herald prior to Thursday’s 4-0 win over the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center. “I mean, to be frank, I was pretty pissed off. I think rightfully so.”' … [Read more...] about After surprising demotion to Rochester, Tyson Jost playing regularly for Sabres
Brasky: Sabres win third straight, the boys are buzzin'
'"It really show how much it means to everybody — how much we want to win, how much we want to make the playoffs and make the push here," said Luukonen about Buffalo's recent spurt. "It's been a long year, there's been ups and downs. But I feel like, as a group, we're trying to focus on one game at a time now and try to make the most out of (the games we have left)."' … [Read more...] about Brasky: Sabres win third straight, the boys are buzzin’
Friday's New York Coverage
Islanders completely fall apart against Sabres in disastrous end to road trip (New York Post) Mathew Barzal sets high standards for Islanders’ new top line (New York Post) Islanders shut out for second straight game in loss to Sabres (Newsday) Islanders' top scoring line looks to its defensive responsibilities (Newsday) 3 Takeaways: Isles Blanked 4-0 by Sabres … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Luukkonen makes 21 saves as Buffalo Sabres beat New York Islanders 4-0 for third straight win
'“I think we have confidence. We know we can beat any team. And, we know that every game matters a lot right now,” Cozens said. “If we’re gonna go down, we’re gonna go down with a fight. We’re going to play like we honestly have nothing to lose.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 21 saves as Buffalo Sabres beat New York Islanders 4-0 for third straight win
Sabres blank Islanders to close gap in playoff race
'Zach Benson lead the way for Buffalo with two goals, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves to earn his fifth shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Islanders to close gap in playoff race
Opinion: Sabres now three points out of playoff spot after blanking Islanders
'Buffalo started fast, and pretty much played the whole first period in the offensive zone. The line of Peyton Krebs, Jeff Skinner and JJ Peterka set the tone, and it was immediately followed by Tyson Jost, Eric Robinson and Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres now three points out of playoff spot after blanking Islanders
Bowen Byram everything Kevyn Adams looks for in a defenseman
'"This is a player I’ve been a fan of for a while now, and he’s really everything I look for in a defenseman," said Adams on Thursday during an appearance on "Schopp and the Bulldog" on WGR. "He’s a guy I felt could jump right into a Rasmus Dahlin pairing, and fortunately they are building chemistry and have played well together."' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram everything Kevyn Adams looks for in a defenseman
Buffalo Sabres blank New York Islanders 4-0, Luukkonen records 5th shutout of season
'Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 21 shots against him tonight. Earning his 5th shutout of the season which is now tied for second most in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres blank New York Islanders 4-0, Luukkonen records 5th shutout of season
Sabres win 3rd in a row, 3 points out of playoff position
'Winning for the eighth time in 13 games over the past four weeks, the Sabres continue closing in on the Islanders and Red Wings, the team they beat two nights ago and visit on Saturday, after Detroit lost its seventh in a row at Arizona on Thursday night. Buffalo was tied with Washington in the standings with 69 points before the Capitals’ late game Tuesday at Seattle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3rd in a row, 3 points out of playoff position
Luukkonen gets 5th shutout, Sabres defeat Islanders
'“It means a lot,” said Luukkonen, who did not have a shutout entering this season. “Kind of finding my footing in the net and kind of proving to myself, too, that I’m an NHL-caliber goalie and I can handle the starts. And also, overall, just how well we play as a team. I always say it feels good to play on this team, play with these guys. I’ve known a lot of them a long time … [Read more...] about Luukkonen gets 5th shutout, Sabres defeat Islanders
Sabres continue Wild Card push with shutout win over Islanders
'“I know a lot of people counted us out, but this group in this room, we never counted ourselves out,” Cozens said. “We knew what we did last year and found a way to get close. And I think last year, we kind of let the outside noise make us think we were out of it. And that's something we've learned this year, don't worry about the outside noise. Just worry about this dressing … [Read more...] about Sabres continue Wild Card push with shutout win over Islanders