'Cozens has been thriving after being placed on the No. 1 power play and on a line with rookies JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn. Quinn has three goals and seven assists for 10 points in 11 games, while Peterka has seven points in the 14 games.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens putting together full game at age of 21
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Special teams doomed Sabres in loss to Colorado
'Colorado scored three power play goals to help the team to victory.' … [Read more...] about Special teams doomed Sabres in loss to Colorado
Sabres survive to beat Red Wings in shootout
'Despite holding a 4-1 edge with 13:09 to play, it took a shootout for the Buffalo Sabres to defeat the Red Wings on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive to beat Red Wings in shootout
Opinion: The Sabres had to scramble to get a win in Detroit
'Something to watch in Thursday’s game is the Sabres top four defensemen played a lot in Detroit. Owen Power played 26:49, Rasmus Dahlin went 26:24, Henri Jokiharju played 25:51 and Samuelsson was on the ice for 24:29. During and after a penalty kill, Samuelsson and Jokiharju had a shift of 3:01, but found a way to get through it.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres had to scramble to get a win in Detroit
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres escape Detroit with shootout win
'The main issue the Sabres have suffered from in the last two games is surrendering multi-goal leads in the third period. They lost a three goal lead in the third in this game in just a matter of minutes and looked very uninspired for most of the period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres escape Detroit with shootout win
Granato: 'We are still a rapidly evolving team'
'“It’s almost you get to the point where, ‘OK, we’ve done so much, let’s get this game over with.’ You can’t play that way,” Granato said during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘We are still a rapidly evolving team’
Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in overtime
'In overtime, the Sabres had multiple chances to win the game. But it was Stamkos scoring the game winner completing the comeback win 6-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in overtime
Malacaro: Defense may be young, but don't call them inexperienced
'One thing that should start to show up for this young group of defensemen is the recognition of the opponent the more times they see the likes of Tampa Bay and Toronto each season. Learning the opposition’s tendencies on the ice will only help them get better and play with more confidence.' … [Read more...] about Malacaro: Defense may be young, but don’t call them inexperienced
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres fizzle in overtime loss to Lightning
'The Sabres need to keep that intensity and shot volume in games moving forward, especially when having some of the better teams in the NHL on their upcoming schedule.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres fizzle in overtime loss to Lightning
Sabres place Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers
'According to Lance Lysowski from The Buffalo News, the Sabres are terminating Sheahan's contract after he didn't want to report to the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League. He was assigned to the Amerks a week ago on Nov. 22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers
Sabres unable to solve New Jersey in loss
'The Sabres were unable to get their offense going early in the opening period, but finished the frame with seven shots on goal. New Jersey's Erik Haula took the only penalty of the period on a face-off violation. However, Buffalo was unable to take advantage of the opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve New Jersey in loss
Sabres back in black with a win over St. Louis
'The Buffalo Sabres picked up right where they left off the night before, handing the St. Louis Blues a 6-2 defeat in front of a raucous crowd at KeyBank Center on Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres back in black with a win over St. Louis
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres dominate Blues in first game wearing black, red 'goatheads'
'It was a charged energy in the building with the Sabres unveiling their new take on an old favorite, the black and red "goathead" jerseys for the first time this season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres dominate Blues in first game wearing black, red ‘goatheads’
Sabres buck losing skid with seven-goal outburst against Canadiens
'If you blinked, you missed a bunch during the first three minutes of this affair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buck losing skid with seven-goal outburst against Canadiens
Opinion: Three observations: Speedy Sabres wallop Canadiens, end losing skid
'Samuelsson brought back his defensive prowess on the blue line, Girgensons brought back his leadership and veteran presence, and Jost added a bit more edge to an already feisty Sabres team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Speedy Sabres wallop Canadiens, end losing skid