Archives for April 2013

'After being sent to the bench in his last start, Miller stood stall against the Penguins, stopping 40 shots including 21 in the final period alone.' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Sabres Knock Off Pens 4-2

'Ron Rolston juggled his lines for this game. Hodgson is centering Vanek and Drew Stafford. Porter’s between Brian Flynn and Tyler Ennis. Mikhail Grigorenko is centering Steve Ott and Jochen Hecht.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to show pride

'“Every night you play there’s always somebody watching whether it’s the two teams that are playing or the scouts in the building or somebody’s at home watching it on TV so you just can’t take nights off, but even if you’re in the minors, there’s always somebody watching so there are opportunities here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pardy trying to show he’s a NHL defenseman

'It was Pittsburgh's third loss in its past 25 games, two of which were at Consol Energy Center to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Penguins for second straight time

'Thomas Vanek scored two goals and added an assist, and Ryan Miller turned away 40 shots, as the Sabres snapped Pittsburgh’s seven-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory at the Consol Energy Center. The win comes exactly 21 days after Buffalo ended the Penguins’ NHL season-high 15-game win streak on April 2. The Penguins are 22-3 in their last 25 games, but two of the three … [Read more...] about Van-ishing act

Sabres-Penguins Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-21-6) at Pittsburgh Penguins (35-10-0) (The Sports Network) Penguins chase eighth straight as they face Sabres (NHL.com) What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'“They were hungry and they’re playing for playoffs, and obviously we’re out,” Sabres forward Marcus Foligno said. “There’s different attitudes there. They played well.”' … [Read more...] about Jets edge Sabres despite Enroth’s 37 saves

'“Jhonas was great,” Sabres winger Steve Ott said. “He was our best player by far tonight. He came in. We knew he would be strong.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste Enroth’s strong effort, fall to Jets

'“It’s just not right to criticize the federation or German hockey and then not show up to try to help change things,” Ehrhoff said. “I felt like I needed to do it. I wanted to do it, too. I feel like it can give me a positive end to the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ehrhoff excited to respresent reeling German national team

Jets get razor thin win (Winnipeg Sun) Jets vs. Sabres snapshots (Winnipeg Sun) Unlikely heroes slice Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Pleased to Meech-ya! (Winnipeg Free Press) Gamebreakers (Winnipeg Free Press) Surging Jets keep playoff hopes alive with win over Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Photo gallery (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'''I thought Jhonas played great,'' Vanek said. ''And I thought we had some good chances. We had some tap-ins that we missed. If you can't score, you can't score.''' … [Read more...] about Jets remain in the hunt with 2-1 win over Sabres

'"Jhonas was excellent tonight," said Sabres forward Steve Ott. "I thought he stood on his head and stopped close to 40 shots. We needed him to be good and he was probably our best player tonight. It's too bad we fell on the short end of things."' … [Read more...] about Winnipeg 2, Buffalo 1

'Vanek scored for the Sabres, who fell to 19-21-6. Jhonas Enroth, making the start in place of Ryan Miller, was terrific between the pipes for the Sabres. Enroth had 37 saves overall, several of them highlight-reel stops. "He actually kept us in it for most of the game," Sabres interim coach Ron Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Jets win, set up showdown with Caps

'Winnipeg regained the lead at 12:24 of the third period thanks to Antti Miettinen. Enroth appeared to get most of the shot, but the puck dribbled under his pads and over the goalline to put the Jets ahead for good 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Jets Hold Off Sabres 2-1

'Overall, I think Grigorenko showed he belonged more this evening than he has in many other games this season. Obviously there's still a long ways to go, but I think he can be happy with that game and build off it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Grigorenko makes his return