'A particularly frustrating 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in KeyBank Center was marked by the fact the Sabres had possession of the puck on the first two Montreal goals and gave it away. Same on an empty net goal. And Buffalo was burned for the game-winner in the final seconds of the second period when it couldn't get a hold of the puck.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Sabres are their own worst enemy in yet another loss to Montreal
Archives for March 2, 2025
Inside the NHL: As trade deadline approaches, all eyes on Carolina and Mikko Rantanen
'Rantanen is looking at massive money in free agency after the season. He already can get it from the Hurricanes, who are the only team that can give him an eight-year deal and reportedly already have provided an offer north of $100 million. But he has to decide if the fit is right for him after the stunning trade from Colorado in January for Martin Necas.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As trade deadline approaches, all eyes on Carolina and Mikko Rantanen
‘Brutal’ play late in second period costs Sabres in loss to Canadiens
'In watching their six-game home-winning streak end before a bipartisan capacity crowd of 19,070 fans in KeyBank Center, the Sabres made a slew of mistakes.' … [Read more...] about ‘Brutal’ play late in second period costs Sabres in loss to Canadiens
Are the Sabres planning something big?
'Forward Jason Zucker and defenseman Henri Jokiharju were not in the lineup at KeyBank Center to face the Canadiens. That's unusual considering both men are coming off strong seasons. It was later revealed that Zucker is dealing with an injury.' … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres planning something big?
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
About Last Night: Habs finally hit a four-game winning streak (Montreal Gazette) Hidden Game: Canadiens earn fourth consecutive win against Sabres (Montreal Gazette) 4-2 victory in Buffalo: the Canadiens in series mode (Journal de Montreal) The Canadiens have fun again against the Sabres (Journal de Montreal) Dobes taunts Greenway, who doesn't take it at all (Journal de … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Canadiens win season-high 4th in a row in 4-2 win over Sabres
'Alex Tuch and Jiri Kulich scored and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves for the Sabres, who have dropped two in a row and three of the last five.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens win season-high 4th in a row in 4-2 win over Sabres
Sabres unable to preserve lead against Montreal
'Buffalo was credited with seven shots on goal in the third period, but failed to score and even the score with the Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to preserve lead against Montreal
Opinion: Sabres just hand Montreal another win
'Ruff was extremely frustrated because all four goals came on turnovers and dismal coverages.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres just hand Montreal another win
Sabres’ home streak ends with loss to Canadiens
'Defeated 4-2 by the Canadiens on Saturday night at KeyBank Center, the Sabres are now 0-3 this season against the Atlantic Division foe they will meet again Monday night in Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home streak ends with loss to Canadiens
Canadiens edge Sabres, win season-high 4th straight game
'“We’ve been talking about odd-numbered rushes since day one. We’ve been talking about how we manage the puck since day one. We didn’t manage the puck well enough. We didn’t manage the game well enough,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “… I think we got frustrated because they were blocking a lot of shots. We must have had 25 to 30 blocked shots, and then we didn’t put enough … [Read more...] about Canadiens edge Sabres, win season-high 4th straight game
Mistakes cost Sabres in loss to Canadiens
'“We’ve been talking about odd-numbered rushes since day one,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “We’ve been talking about how we manage the puck since day one – we didn’t manage the puck well enough. We didn’t manage the game well enough. Sometimes you have to let them make the mistake. … Don’t make your own mistake.”' … [Read more...] about Mistakes cost Sabres in loss to Canadiens
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short in shootout for second straight night (Amerks.com) Crunch Rally Back To Defeat Amerks, 4-3, In Shootout (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage