Archives for 2013

'"It wasn't the most exciting hockey game, but when you come on the road, that's what you want to do and overall, I like the way we competed from the second period on," Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 1, Buffalo 0 (OT)

'Nolan told the paper that Kaleta was set to re-join the Sabres for practice on Monday and was likely to play next Thursday against the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta’s season over after ACL tear

'Sabres coach Ted Nolan was happy his team was able to secure a point after earning its sixth victory of the season Friday night, but conceded his defenseman could have played that shot better. "Yeah, he backed in a little too much," Nolan said. "That's what we're doing here. It's a learning curve. Mark, I thought, had a heck of a game here tonight. It's just, in this league, … [Read more...] about Devils nip Sabres 1-0 in overtime

'The only shot of the overtime period resulted in the game-winning goal for the home team. Steve Bernier curled just above the left wing face-off dot and wired a perfect wrist shot into the far corner of the net to beat Enroth and the Sabres. The goal came with just :41 to go in OT.' … [Read more...] about Devils defeat Sabres in OT 1-0

'Buffalo was very sloppy. Matt Moulson agreed, saying "I thought we played awful in the first and they [New Jersey] were juming. [Enroth] kept us in there, I thought we decided to play better [in the second], I mean we had our chances."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t bring good games forward

'"Everything [Enroth] saw, he was going to stop, so when I took the shot, their defenseman was screening a little bit," Bernier said. "I was hoping to shoot it high and the puck got in. You never know what can happen when you shoot the puck. That's exactly what I tried, and I scored. It's nice for sure."' … [Read more...] about Devils defeat Sabres with Bernier, Schneider

'“Our goaltending’s been great. Jhonas came in tonight and gave us that chance. He made some big saves for us, particularly in the first period,” Nolan said. “I didn’t think we had our legs in the first. I thought we got it going in the second a little bit better and it just came down to will in the third period and we took it to overtime.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to devils in final minute of OT

Rochester Amerks suffer double loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sam Carrick and John-Michael Liles lift Marlies over Americans 3-2 (CP) Amerks fall to Marlies in Toronto, 3-2 (Amerks.com) Marlies Drop Amerks 3-2 at Ricoh Coliseum (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I was just trying to work hard and contribute in any way I can,” D’Agostini said after Buffalo’s 3-2 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at First Niagara Center on Friday. “Early on, I didn’t want to try and do anything special, just work hard and shoot the puck. I think I passed up a couple opportunities, but it felt good to get the first one under my belt.”' … [Read more...] about D’Agostini plays big role in win

Sabres-Devils Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (6-20-1) at New Jersey Devils (10-11-5) (The Sports Network) Sabres, Devils meet after ending losing streaks (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“The last couple days the players are starting to get to know me better and I’m starting to get to know them,” coach Ted Nolan said. “We’re starting to understand one another. The last couple of games, we’re starting to come. We’re doing some good things. We’re starting to finish our checks. Defensive zone, we’re getting a lot better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take down Maple Leafs, 3-2

'That’s two wins for the Sabres against the Leafs here in two weeks – and 13 in the last 15 meetings since 2008. Bizarre.' … [Read more...] about Leafs aren’t ready for their closeup

'A power-play goal and a big penalty kill helped key the Sabres to their 3-2 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Special teams play role in Sabres victory

'“Look what happened after the game was over,” winger Drew Stafford said following the Sabres’ first win in six games. “After a home win you get beer cans thrown at you. We’ll take it. Everyone’s happy in here. We got to remember how this feels.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Leafs in overtime, send legions of Toronto fans home unhappy

'“But we’re in a competitive sport, and the guys … they got to try to keep their positions,” he said. “They slip off a little bit, somebody’s right there to take your job. There’s nothing like a good old competition.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mikhail Grigorenko and Brayden McNabb should return tonight after healthy scratches