Archives for October 28, 2015

'“It’s been a long time coming,” Girgensons said in Wells Fargo Center. “This season with all the expectations, it’s nice to get that first one out of the way.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons nets game-winner as Sabres get balance in victory

'“I’m still convinced to this day that we had the best team left out of the last four. It was our Stanley Cup, and we just got unlucky with the injuries. That’s the way it goes. It’s too bad, but I still keep a lot of good memories from that whole playoff series.”' … [Read more...] about Danny Briere honored for his contributions to hockey

'The Sabres improved to 3-6 overall while dropping the Flyers to 4-2-2. Buffalo had a 40-33 shot advantage, marking the seventh time it outshot the opponent this season.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Flyers 3 (OT)

'"With him? No, we're not friends," Eichel said. "I don't really know him. I don't have his number. We were friendly when we were together in different situations, but that was really it. He's a good kid, so I got to know him a little bit in person."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel on rival Connor McDavid: ‘We’re not friends’

Late score can't save Flyers from OT loss to Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Gagner filling in ably for Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers fall in overtime to the Sabres, 4-3 (Philadelphia Daily News) With Flyers' Sean Couturier concussed, Sam Gagner gets playing time (Philadelphia Daily News) Mistakes pile up in overtime loss to … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"Buffalo moved the puck and spread things out really well and we couldn't sustain anything from one shift to the next on a consistent basis," Flyers coach Dave Hakstol said.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons OT tally leads Sabres over Flyers

'"We're learning how to win as a group," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We're developing a team and how we want to play."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons nets winner in OT as Sabres defeat Flyers

'The goal came moments after Chad Johnson, who finished with 30 saves, came up with an incredible stop to keep Philadelphia out of the net. Tyler Ennis scored for the second straight game, Jamie McGinn cashed in with a 1st period power play goal and Jake McCabe netted his 2nd of the year.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons Lifts Sabres to 4-3 OT Win

'On Eichel's sloppy start and finding his game in the 3rd: "He needed to. The way he handled the puck and turned the puck over there, especially in the 2nd period, at that point in time he was disappointed. He knew immediately. Yeah, he shook it off and I thought he came back and was big for us in the 3rd."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers: From the Locker Room

'"I look back to the [Flyers'] second goal as more of a sign of that," he said. "We give up that goal, we'd been fighting it 2-1 for most of the game, and we're looking to close it out, they get the big goal to tie it. Almost immediately, we answer back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Flyers in OT for first road win

'“We had a lot of video about his five-hole so I thought that was the biggest chance to get it in there so I did that,” Girgensons said. “It’s been a long time coming this season with all the expectations and it’s nice to get that first one.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons breaks away for OT winner against Philadelphia