'The Sabres have lost three games in a row for the first time since their 13-game skid ended Dec. 23, and they are 24-29-6 after dropping four of their last six games. They were outscored 21-11 while going 0-3-1 against Montreal this season. In some ways, the game was a microcosm of their tumultuous season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ special teams, goaltending spoil comeback in OT loss: Takeaways from Montreal
Archives for March 4, 2025
Sabres deadline preview: Which players could be on the move this week?
'The plan isn’t to sell off expiring contracts for draft picks or prospects. The Sabres need players who can help them win next season. The mission to improve the roster now will be balanced with the harsh reality that Buffalo may have no choice but to trade a pending unrestricted free agent to not lose them for nothing in July.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deadline preview: Which players could be on the move this week?
After struggling with Sabres, Nicolas Aube-Kubel finding game in Rochester
'“I was really positive about the season, felt really good during the offseason,” Aube-Kubel said Wednesday in Blue Cross Arena following his 10th outing with the Americans, Buffalo’s AHL affiliate. “And, yeah, sometimes you can’t find a rhythm. I’ve missed some chances when I’m in the lineup, I guess, and that’s when you get out of the lineup, you try to do more, try to change … [Read more...] about After struggling with Sabres, Nicolas Aube-Kubel finding game in Rochester
The Sabres, "it's sad to see", regrets Jason Pominville
'"It's sad to see," he lamented. "We can't say that the team drafted badly. The youngsters were badly surrounded. You can't have youngsters. When I look at the team this year, they're all guys in their early twenties. The defense is very, very young. They need guys to surround them, guys with experience."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres, “it’s sad to see”, regrets Jason Pominville
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage
Hidden Game: Canadiens extend winning streak to five games with OT win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Cowan: Canadiens’ Mike Matheson praises ‘tight-knit group’ GM Kent Hughes has assembled (Montreal Gazette) More boos for U.S. national anthem at Bell Centre (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Canadian wins 4-3 in overtime: saved by special units (Journal de … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage
Canadiens edge Sabres 4-3 in OT for fifth straight win, move one point from playoffs
'Rasmus Dahlin scored the equalizer with 61 seconds remaining in regulation, while Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson also scored for Buffalo (24-29-6) and James Reimer stopped 16 shots. The Sabres lost their third game in a row.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens edge Sabres 4-3 in OT for fifth straight win, move one point from playoffs
Sabres mount comeback, but lose in overtime in Montreal
'Despite a valiant comeback, it was an early dug hole that did the Buffalo Sabres in on Monday night. Visiting the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, the blue and gold erased a three-goal deficit with late heroics but ultimately fell short of completing the comeback in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mount comeback, but lose in overtime in Montreal
Canadiens recover, defeat Sabres in OT for 5th straight win
'“That’s on me, too, some really dumb penalties,” Dahlin said. “It kept them in the game. Every time we were playing 5-on-5 we were in their zone and creating a lot, so it’s a tough one.”' … [Read more...] about Canadiens recover, defeat Sabres in OT for 5th straight win
Special teams overshadow Sabres’ comeback in Montreal
'“Coming into tonight that was a big focus of ours, staying disciplined, staying out of the box – we know that their power play drives their team,” said Tage Thompson. “And (we) didn’t do that at all.”' … [Read more...] about Special teams overshadow Sabres’ comeback in Montreal