Archives for October 25, 2015

'The goaltender’s debut will be remembered for a pair of last-minute goals that turned the momentum. New Jersey prevented the Sabres from taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission, scoring with 49.8 seconds left to tie it. The Devils scored with 48.4 seconds to go in the second period to take a 3-2 lead they wouldn’t relinquish.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark has shaky debut as Sabres fall to Devils

'For all the talk about the wonders of Jack Eichel, the debuts of Evander Kane and Ryan O’Reilly and the growth of prospects like Sam Reinhart and Rasmus Ristolainen, it can all be made moot if the goaltending doesn’t hold up. And that’s before we find out what’s up with Kane, who suffered a scary-looking knee injury late in the third period Saturday.' … [Read more...] about It’s time for Murray to explore alternatives in net

'“I’m on for every goal against and it’s unacceptable,” O’Reilly said. “My five-on-five play has got to be able to create. … I let the team down there.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly puts heat on himself

'Kane hurt: Sabres forward Evander Kane had to be helped off the ice and limped to the dressing room with 9:31 to go. He and the Devils’ David Schlemko collided in the corner, and Kane’s left leg slammed hard into the boards with Schlemko's leg applying pressure.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Devils 4, Sabres 3

'But a short-handed breakaway goal from Adam Henrique almost midway through the third period, the eventual winner, and scores in the final minute of the first and second period doomed the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game, Evander Kane to injury

'“I don’t think he’s putting too much pressure on himself,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I think he’s taking accountability for our play and his play, and I like that. I know he knows and thinks he could do more for us, and I think he will.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly rarely satisfied with efforts

Adam Henrique leads Devils past Buffalo Sabres, 4-3 (Newark Star Ledger) Devils beat Sabres, 4-3, for fourth straight win (Bergen Record) 10/24 Postgame notes: NJD @ BUF (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Midway through the third period, Tyler Ennis mishandled a puck at the Devils' blue line, and Henrique darted for a shorthanded breakaway with a backhand finish over goaltender Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Henrique scores twice, Devils beat Sabres 4-3

'Kane collapsed after having his knee pinned to the boards in the right corner of the Devils' zone on a check from David Schlemko.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane exits with knee injury

'"He looked like an NHL goalie," Bylsma said. "I just don't like the time of the goals. We needed a save."' … [Read more...] about Henrique scores two goals to pace Devils

'Kane was hurt in a collision with Devils defenseman David Schlemko. Kane was down on the ice for several minutes before skating to the bench with the help of trainers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Kane suffers injury

'Not the best of starts for the blue and gold this period. Save one opportunity, the play has been mostly in Buffalo's end of the ice. While the deficit is only one goal, the seconds will gladly tick off of the clock for the Devils.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey holds on 4-3 over Buffalo

'On possibility of adding another goalie: "We have not talked about it that way. Up until [Friday], when we gave up seven goals, every game we've played with [Johnson] in net gave us a chance to win. There's no question about that. Us not winning is not because we didn't get good goaltending."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Devils: From the Locker Room

'"I'm on for every goal against and it's unacceptable," said O'Reilly, who had three points but was minus-3. "It [stinks] because I let the team down there. I thought we did a good job. We stepped up the power play and got goals that way, but for us to give up that many it's not good."' … [Read more...] about Devils defeat Sabres for fourth win in row

'“It’s hugely disappointing,” Bylsma said. “There are a lot of things we can look at to say we’re doing some good things but we’re not getting the results, we’re not getting the wins and that’s hugely disappointing.”' … [Read more...] about Injury forces Kane to exit early in Sabres’ loss to New Jersey