‘”That’s important,” Sabres center Jack Eichel, who registered only one shot on goal, said of secondary scoring. “That’s big for us. Great to see Mittsy get on the board there, and Roddy gets a big goal for us in the third to extend the lead.”‘
The Sabres Report - December 14, 2018
With the puck in his glove or on his stick, Hutton's good times keep rolling for Sabres ★
‘There’s been plenty of good times for Hutton, by far the best player the Sabres have had in the net since Ryan Miller was traded nearly five years ago.’
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Coyotes 1 ★
‘Buffalo, 19-9-4 with 42 points, has won two in a row and is 5-3-2 over its last 10 games. It also improved to 11-3-2 at home, on pace for its best home record since 1979-80. Mittelstadt and Skinner scored 6:06 apart in the first period before Arizona answered with Christian Fischer’s goal at 7:19.’
Sabres pounce on Coyotes early, win second straight ★
‘“That probably wasn’t the prettiest game but (we found) a way to win and that’s what’s important,” Eichel said following the Sabres’ 11th home win, which, incredibly, equals their total from all of last season.’
Sabres notes: Carter Hutton still out to prove himself ★
‘“He’s just trying to prove himself every day, whether (it was) earlier in his career, when he was a backup, (or) now he’s in the No. 1 position where he’s played a lot of hockey,” said Sabres coach Phil Housley, who knows Hutton from his days as a Nashville Predators assistant. “He’s always looking for something to prove. He’s always had to do it his whole career.”’
Friday's Arizona Coverage ★
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Skinner scores 22nd goal, Sabres beat Coyotes 3-1 ★
‘“It’s important for our team to build confidence going into the third knowing that we can close the game out and not have to take the extra time or the shootout,” Eichel said.’
Sabres defeat Arizona 3-1 ★
‘The Sabres limited Arizona to six shots on goal in the third period to secure the victory. Hutton stopped all six in the period and 25 of 26 in the game.’
The Sabres have been looking for a 60 minute effort and got one on Thursday ★
‘The Sabres only had 11 wins at home all of last year and now they have 11 on Dec. 13. The homestand didn’t go well at first, but in the end Buffalo wound up 2-1-1 with games coming in Washington and Boston this weekend.’
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Coyotes ★
‘”Eichel, Skinner and Reinhart do a great job with the endless amount of goals and plays and when we add a little depth to that elemant, it’s definitly huge for us because it takes a little pressure off of them and it helps our team’s confidence and keep going.”‘