Bill Hoppe
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Covering the Buffalo Sabres.
âThis team has been so good about we win together, we lose together. Iâm not going to ... criticize that goal.â More on
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goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen struggling in Game 2 and if Lindy Ruff will turn to Alex Lyon on Thursday in Boston:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-goali...
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Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allows long goal, gets replaced by Alex Lyon as Bruins tie series - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Coach Lindy Ruff refused to get down on the Sabres, pointing out they fought to the finish again and made a game that seemed out of reached interesting.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-goalie-ukko-pekka-luukkonen-allows-long-goal-gets-replaced-by-alex-lyon-as-bruins-tie-series/
about 2 hours ago
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Great quote from Lindy Ruff on the temperature of the series going up: "You heard (Marco Sturm) say theyâre bigger, more physical, so yeah for sure. Iâm a little worried."
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about 4 hours ago
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Sabres lose 4-2.
about 5 hours ago
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Boston calls timeout.
about 5 hours ago
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Peyton Krebs scores at 15:08. Sabres within 4-2.
about 5 hours ago
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Bowen Byram scores at 13:54. Sabres within 4-1.
about 5 hours ago
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Tage Thompson, by the way, got a 10-minute misconduct from that melee. So did Nikita Zadorov.
about 5 hours ago
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Another melee. Zach Benson and Andrew Peeke kind of fought w/their gloves on. Tage Thompson almost fought two guys. Started when Nikita Zadorov knocked down Benson. Wasn't necessary.
about 5 hours ago
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Sabres get a power play out of it.
about 5 hours ago
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Logan Stanley and Mark Kastelic fight at 2:36 after a melee that started when Charlie McAvoy submarined Beck Malenstyn.
about 5 hours ago
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âHeâs evolved into a real solid, good, two-way defenseman. Can play against anybody, can be physical, can score goals.â
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notes on Mattias Samuelsson developing "mental toughness," Josh Dunne centering the fourth line and more:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-notes...
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Sabres notes: Mattias Samuelsson takes place among NHLâs best defensemen; Josh Allen riles up Buffalo crowd - Buffalo Hockey Beat
As he described his first taste of the postseason, a smile came across Mattias Samuelssonâs face.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-notes-mattias-samuelsson-takes-place-among-nhls-best-defensemen-josh-allen-riles-up-buffalo-crowd/
about 6 hours ago
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Some boos as the Sabres end the second period down 3-0. Bruins have an 18-14 shot advantage.
about 6 hours ago
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The Bruins score a power-play goal at 18:10 w/Tage Thompson off for interference. Pavel Zacha redirected the puck in the slot. Bruins up 3-0.
about 6 hours ago
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A brief but loud Bronx cheer when Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen freezes the puck. Come on, people. Ridiculous.
about 6 hours ago
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Ukko-Pekka Luuukonen misplays a puck Morgan Geekie backhanded from center ice and it goes in. 2-0 Bruins at 16:29. Bounced in.
about 6 hours ago
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Tanner Jeannot going off for interference at 9:59.
about 6 hours ago
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Bowen Byram off for delay of game at 7:38.
about 6 hours ago
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Beat Mattias Samuelsson to a loose puck.
about 6 hours ago
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Viktor Arvidsson scores 4:54 into the second period.
about 6 hours ago
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Sabres and Bruins tied at 0 after one period. Sabres have an 8-7 shot advantage.
about 7 hours ago
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Sabres going to be short-handed again. Conor Timmins off for cross-checking at 10:40.
about 7 hours ago
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Josh Doan going off for hooking at 8:43.
about 7 hours ago
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UPL stops Mark Kastelic on a short-handed breakaway.
about 7 hours ago
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Sabres getting a power play at 4:10.
about 7 hours ago
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Sabres beginning to warm up prior to Game 2.
about 8 hours ago
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reposted by
Bill Hoppe
âQuinner made an unbelievable play.â More on what went into
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#Sabres
D Mattias Samuelsson's memorable go-ahead goal in Sunday's 4-3 win:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/mattias-samu...
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Mattias Samuelssonâs memorable goal in Sabresâ playoff opener result of skill and luck - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Mattias Samuelsson scored short side, giving the Sabres their first lead and whipping the capacity crowd into a frenzy.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/mattias-samuelssons-memorable-goal-in-sabres-playoff-opener-result-of-skill-and-luck/
about 17 hours ago
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âItâs a dream come true to play in the playoffs.â More on
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forward Josh Dunne getting the call to center the fourth line against the Boston Bruins:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-sittin...
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After sitting out as extra, Sabresâ Josh Dunne gets call for playoffs; Buffalo gets injured goalie back - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Josh Dunne, who played 34-regular season games, has been pivoting the Sabresâ fourth line.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-sitting-out-as-extra-sabres-josh-dunne-gets-call-for-playoffs-buffalo-gets-injured-goalie-back/
about 14 hours ago
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reposted by
Bill Hoppe
âIt tells you what a great hockey town it is. Itâs been a long time. Way too long. Our city has been begging for something like this.â More on Sunday's win and how the
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#Sabres
must quickly move on from it:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/wild-game-1-...
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Wild Game 1 win by Sabres over Bruins shows Buffaloâs special hockey town - Buffalo Hockey Beat
For one night at least, the eyes of the hockey world were focused on Buffalo. That makes Lindy Ruff, one of the most iconic figures in Sabres history, smile.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/wild-game-1-win-by-sabres-over-bruins-shows-buffalos-special-hockey-town/
1 day ago
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Sabres stretchiinâ.
about 16 hours ago
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Sabres back at it this Tuesday morning.
about 17 hours ago
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âQuinner made an unbelievable play.â More on what went into
#Buffalo
#Sabres
D Mattias Samuelsson's memorable go-ahead goal in Sunday's 4-3 win:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/mattias-samu...
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Mattias Samuelssonâs memorable goal in Sabresâ playoff opener result of skill and luck - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Mattias Samuelsson scored short side, giving the Sabres their first lead and whipping the capacity crowd into a frenzy.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/mattias-samuelssons-memorable-goal-in-sabres-playoff-opener-result-of-skill-and-luck/
about 17 hours ago
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âIt tells you what a great hockey town it is. Itâs been a long time. Way too long. Our city has been begging for something like this.â More on Sunday's win and how the
#Buffalo
#Sabres
must quickly move on from it:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/wild-game-1-...
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Wild Game 1 win by Sabres over Bruins shows Buffaloâs special hockey town - Buffalo Hockey Beat
For one night at least, the eyes of the hockey world were focused on Buffalo. That makes Lindy Ruff, one of the most iconic figures in Sabres history, smile.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/wild-game-1-win-by-sabres-over-bruins-shows-buffalos-special-hockey-town/
1 day ago
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Bill Hoppe
"Eight years of adversity is enough experience to get you ready for something like this." More on Tage Thompson's exploits and the
#Buffalo
#Sabres
' wild come-from-behind win in one of the most memorable postseason games in franchise history:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/tage-thompso...
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Tage Thompson ignites late comeback in wild playoff win over Bruins: âThis team doesnât quitâ - Buffalo Hockey Beat
The Sabres, Tage Thompson noted, played plenty of games that prepared them for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Sundayâs wild 4-3 victory,
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/tage-thompson-ignites-late-comeback-in-wild-playoff-win-over-bruins-this-team-doesnt-quit/
2 days ago
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"Eight years of adversity is enough experience to get you ready for something like this." More on Tage Thompson's exploits and the
#Buffalo
#Sabres
' wild come-from-behind win in one of the most memorable postseason games in franchise history:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/tage-thompso...
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Tage Thompson ignites late comeback in wild playoff win over Bruins: âThis team doesnât quitâ - Buffalo Hockey Beat
The Sabres, Tage Thompson noted, played plenty of games that prepared them for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Sundayâs wild 4-3 victory,
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/tage-thompson-ignites-late-comeback-in-wild-playoff-win-over-bruins-this-team-doesnt-quit/
2 days ago
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Sabres win 4-3.
2 days ago
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Boston scores a power-play goal w/6.2 seconds left.
2 days ago
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Alex Tuch scores an empty-net goal at 18:48.
2 days ago
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Mattias Samuelsson puts the Sabres up 3-2 at 16:36. Roof is gonna blow off the place.
2 days ago
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Each team gets two minor roughing penalties from a melee at 16:12. Loudest "Sway-man" chants of the night.
2 days ago
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Tage Thompson comes out from behind the net and ties it at 2 at 15:14. Crowd is going bonkers.
2 days ago
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Crowd is back in it. Tage Thompson tucked it in w/a quick backhand coming out from behind the net.
2 days ago
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Tage Thompson scores at 12:02 and a melee breaks out.
2 days ago
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Crowd getting upset as the Sabres struggle to set up on the man advantage.
2 days ago
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David Pastrnak going off for slashing at 2:41.
2 days ago
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Elias Lindholm scores in front 1:08 into the third period. Bruins up 2-0.
2 days ago
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Bill Hoppe
âIâm on the other side of it now. So definitely not cheering for them this series.â More on former
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forward Casey Mittelstadt possibly finding a home w/the
#Boston
#Bruins
after being traded twice in a year:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-second...
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After second trade, ex-Sabres standout Casey Mittelstadt might have home with Bruins - Buffalo Hockey Beat
By now, the novelty of playing in Buffalo as an opponent has worn off for Casey Mittelstadt. It no longer feels weird.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-second-trade-ex-sabres-standout-casey-mittelstadt-might-have-home-with-bruins/
2 days ago
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Bruins up 1-0 after two periods. Sabres have a 27-13 shot advantage.
2 days ago
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Andrew Peeke going off for holding at 12:42.
2 days ago
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stops David Pastrnak on a breakaway at 10:19. Pastrnak's second breakaway of the period.
2 days ago
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Pavel Zacha going off for holding 27 seconds into the second period.
2 days ago
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