Archives for December 5, 2015

'The Sabres’ No. 1 line of Ryan O’Reilly, Evander Kane and Sam Reinhart had another impressive night, kick-starting Buffalo toward a 5-2 win over Arizona. The trio combined for three goals, one assist and turned the game in the Sabres’ favor with a chance-filled second period.' … [Read more...] about Teamwork on top line keeps Sabres sizzling

'“I think we’re on target. Things are looking up,” Pegula said Friday in brief remarks with The Buffalo News in Ralph Wilson Stadium. “We’ve had a few beat-up players early in the year, lost our goalie early but we’re on target.”' … [Read more...] about Pegula: Things looking up for Sabres

'Replays showed that it was Arizona’s Martin Hanzal’s stick which interfered with Johnson. The goal was overturned and the Sabres maintained a 4-2 lead over the Arizona Coyotes with 7:57 left in the third period. The Sabres went on for a 5-2 win at First Niagara Center Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Johnson’s intuition proves correct

'The Sabres scored their first short-handed goal of the year with 17:20 left, bumping their lead to 3-1. Evander Kane did the honors on a breakaway, ripping a shot into the top corner.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 5, Coyotes 2

'Not only are the Sabres finally scoring goals these days, they’re generating pretty ones, a sure sign the offense is humming for the first time all season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense explodes in win over Coyotes

'Right now, Scott, a healthy scratch 19 times with the Arizona Coyotes this season, is the leading NHL All-Star vote-getter.' … [Read more...] about Tough guy John Scott wants NHL All-Star spot

Anders Lindback living up to expectations as Coyotes' backup (Arizona Republic) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Phoenix Coverage

'Sam Reinhart, Jamie McGinn and Marcus Foligno also scored for Buffalo. The Sabres have had at least four goals in four straight games for the first time in nine seasons and have won three of their last four games.' … [Read more...] about Kane scores twice in Sabres’ 5-2 win over Coyotes

'"He's probably our hardest worker, our guy who puts the most pressure on teams with how he skates and how he plays," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I just think he's getting opportunities now because of that pressure."' … [Read more...] about Kane paces Sabres’ 5-2 win with two goals

'But neither city stood a chance against Pegula, whose vision or commitment has turned Buffalo America's new Hockeytown.' … [Read more...] about Why Buffalo is USA’s new Hockeytown

'It felt like just a matter of time. It has been all Buffalo, all period, and this time Jamie McGinn gets the tally. What a nifty back pass by Jack Eichel to setup McGinn in the slot. He used an Arizona defender up the middle as a screen as well.' … [Read more...] about Kane helps Sabres to 5-2 win over Arizona

'"We're getting on teams' defense and we're staying on the puck. We're battling to create turnovers and I think there's an urgency and the hunger to put pucks away, especially these last couple of games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Coyotes: From the Locker Room

'After scoring 45 goals in their first 22 games, the Sabres have 17 goals in their past four. It's the first time the Sabres have scored four or more goals in four consecutive games since they did it in five straight games from Feb. 20 to March 2, 2007.' … [Read more...] about Kane’s two goals lead Sabres past Coyotes

'“It’s important for us to remind ourselves why we're scoring these goals and continue to work hard in practice to get better … The big thing is we’re winning hockey games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep scoring in win over Coyotes

Marlies' Nylander dazzles where his dad once played (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier notches shutout with Marlies (Toronto Sun) Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier finally wins … in Rochester, with the Marlies (National Post) Struggling Maple Leafs goalie Bernier begins conditioning stint with shutout (CP) Amerks drop 4-0 … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage