Archives for 2013

'McCormick and Tanner Glass fought ferociously during the third period, possibly a response to McCormick’s earlier hit on Brandon Sutter inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick scraps in return to lineup

'Crosby has 12 goals and 32 points in 22 career games against the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Crosby continues dominance of Sabres

'“It's a (expletive) way to lose,” Miller said. “I don't understand. Your guard has to be up at all times. They get right back in the game, one broken play to seal it for them. It's preventable and not what we need to be doing right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller erupts after another loss to Pittsburgh

Crosby thrives in Buffalo again as Penguins win, 4-3 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Weak penalties keep it close (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Martin’s late goal lifts Pens to win over Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Sabres’ Miller erupts after another loss to Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Endgame: Penguins 4, Sabres 3 (PittsburghPenguins.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Thomas Vanek had a goal and assist, while Steve Ott and Cody Hodgson also scored for Buffalo, which failed to build off a 4-2 win over Boston on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Martin lifts Penguins to 4-3 win over Sabres

'Thomas Vanek had a goal and an assist for Buffalo, which overcame a horrific start to the contest to take a 3-2 edge on Steve Ott's marker 5:17 into the final period. Christian Ehrhoff delivered a pair of assists in the setback, the Sabres' third in four games, with Ryan Miller stopping 31 shots on the afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 3

'So much for carrying over Friday night's win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Penguins 4-3 on Late Goal

'The Sabres did about as poor of a job as they possibly could and it was 2-0 Pens just 1:27 in.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have trouble with defending Crosby

'"Obviously we're disappointed we didn't win or collect points," Ott said. "But to show the character of this group to continue to battle back, save face in this organization and give us a chance to win to tonight, that's what it's all about."' … [Read more...] about Top line leads Pens past Sabres in third-period rally

'Dupuis (2+1) and Sidney Crosby (1+2) each had three points in the win. Christian Ehrhoff had a pair of assists for the second straight game, while Vanek (1+1) also had two points to top the Sabres. Pittsburgh outshot Buffalo, 35-33.' … [Read more...] about Penguins 4, Sabres 3

Rochester Amerks fall in Nathan Lieuwen's debut in net (Rochester D&C) Goalie Philipp Grubauer backstops Hershey Bears to win over Rochester Americans (Harrisburg Patriot News) Amerks fall to Bears in battle of AHL's oldest teams (Amerks.com) Potulny kick-starts offense in Bears' win in Rochester (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We know that they’re playing well,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “They’ve probably got as much team speed as Boston. I think the depth of their lineup is just as deep as Boston. Maybe the Boston defenders have a slight edge when it comes to the back end, but I think overall they’re one of the teams that you’re going to have to deal with if you want to get to the top in the … [Read more...] about Sabres eye another big target in Penguins

'Nothing clicked as the NHL’s top scorer failed to increase his lead. Instead, Vanek enters today’s game against Pittsburgh with zero points in his last three outings.' … [Read more...] about Worrying would be pointless for Vanek

'The eighth-place Rangers were on pace for 55 points. If that’s the magic number for the final playoff spot, and it will be in that neighborhood, the 6-8-1 Sabres need 44 points in their final 33 games to have a sniff. It means finishing with a 19-10-4 record, or the equivalent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff push must start now

'“I think because of the way we played (last season) people just maybe thought we’d been together a while,” Ennis said Saturday after the Sabres prepared for this afternoon’s tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins inside the First Niagara Center. “But it was still new and fresh. There’s learning curves. We’re having fun with it, though. We need to keep improving.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis, Foligno and Stafford trying to recapture magic