'The Sabres (33-33-5) have lost three of their last four games on the road trip, which concludes Sunday in Calgary. They're falling behind in the Eastern Conference playoff race, now trailing the Detroit Red Wings by five points in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka produces on new-look top line before Sabres fall apart in 8-3 loss
Archives for March 22, 2024
Bowen Byram relishing opportunity with Sabres: 'It's definitely a breath of fresh air'
'Byram has three goals and five points in seven games. He’s averaging 24:09 of ice time, second on the team behind Dahlin during that span, and only two Sabres have skated on the power play more than Byram. While Byram was averaging 19:51 with the Avalanche before the trade, he wasn’t getting the opportunity that he has in Buffalo. He’s on a defense pair with Rasmus Dahlin, and … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram relishing opportunity with Sabres: ‘It’s definitely a breath of fresh air’
After trade, Sabres prospect Calle Sjalin enjoying new opportunity in Rochester
'Coach Seth Appert called Sjalin “an offensively inclined defenseman” who is smart with the puck and possesses a strong shot. Appert believes the Amerks’ system – they play zone defense and “surf” their defenders so they’re angling – fits Sjalin better than Charlotte’s man-on-man, pinching style.' … [Read more...] about After trade, Sabres prospect Calle Sjalin enjoying new opportunity in Rochester
Friday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers unleash their ammo in lopsided Buffalo hunt (Edmonton Sun) Player grades: Oilers overcome 2-goal deficit, storm back to swamp Sabres 8-3 (Edmonton Journal) Edmonton Oilers pull away from Sabres for 8-3 win (CHED-AM) Oilers' self-correcting ways on display once again in rout of Sabres (Sportsnet) Game Recap: Oilers 8, Sabres 3 (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Edmonton Coverage
Oilers pummel Sabres 8-3 behind five-goal third period
'J.J. Peterka, with two goals, and Victor Olofsson scored for Buffalo (33-33-5), which has lost three of its last four games.' … [Read more...] about Oilers pummel Sabres 8-3 behind five-goal third period
Sabres crumble in third period, lose in Edmonton
'Tied 3-3 after 40-minutes of play, the blue and gold allowed five Oiler goals in the final frame and took its second-consecutive loss of this four-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres crumble in third period, lose in Edmonton
Opinion: Sabres playoff hopes take a huge hit in a loss to Edmonton
'This game wasn’t all bad until the team quit for the final 4:42 giving up three easy goals to the Oilers and hanging Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen out to dry.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres playoff hopes take a huge hit in a loss to Edmonton
Granato looking for consistency, simplicity from Sabres in final 12 games
'"We play a great game in Seattle and completely control that game for large chunks of it, but we control the momentum the whole night. Then the very next night, you've got to go into Vancouver, you have intermittent good, but obviously when you're playing a very good team, they took charge better than we did. We need more consistency. You know, obviously, that's the push. … [Read more...] about Granato looking for consistency, simplicity from Sabres in final 12 games
Hyman scores 2 more, Oilers surge past Sabres
'J.J. Peterka scored twice, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 33 saves for the Sabres (33-33-5), who have lost three of four, all on the road.' … [Read more...] about Hyman scores 2 more, Oilers surge past Sabres
Sabres build early lead but fall in road matchup with Oilers
'“We made mistakes in the third period that we haven’t made in quite some time, and it was in a couple of areas,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Our forwards did not support our defensemen with gaps and (Edmonton shot) some pucks to the net from the point where we turned pucks over in our own zone. A couple areas that have been really uncharacteristic for us, especially in the … [Read more...] about Sabres build early lead but fall in road matchup with Oilers