Archives for December 13, 2015

'Ryan O’Reilly has been everything Murray envisioned, while Jamie McGinn has provided more than anyone could have imagined. The acquisitions from the Avalanche shined again Saturday night while delivering a 2-1 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, McGinn lead the way for Sabres in OT win

'“It was very special obviously,” Enroth said of playing against the Sabres. “I just tried to have fun with it. I was pretty nervous but I just kept telling myself to have fun and play like a normal game. They came out pretty good. The first period they owned us. I got in a pretty good rhythm and felt pretty good from the start. They’re a pretty fast team. It’s pretty … [Read more...] about It’s deja vu for Enroth in backup role

'Buffalo outshot the Kings, 12-3, in the opening period.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Kings 1 (OT)

'“But all game long I think he’s out there against the top line against the opposition. He’s been nothing short of magnificent for us.”' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly’s overtime winner clinches Sabres’ win over Kings

'“It’s a season I’m very proud of, and looking back at it, I can smile when think about that season,” Enroth said Saturday prior to the Kings’ 2-1 overtime loss to the Sabres. “It was a tough season for us, but I got to play a lot of games. I felt good throughout that year and (it was) a good experience. I think that’s probably the biggest experience or biggest memory from my … [Read more...] about Kings goalie Jhonas Enroth has happy memories of Sabres

Buffalo remains cold spot for Kings, who lose 2-1 in overtime to Sabres (Los Angeles Times) What we learned from the Kings' 2-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Kings' win streak ends at 6 with overtime loss to Buffalo (Orange County Register) Kings lose to Sabres in OT: What you need to know (Orange County Register) Kings edged by Sabres in OT … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Los Angeles Coverage

'"It's probably going to be hard to overstate it," Bylsma said. "He's pretty much been there in every situation and every opportunity for our team. He's come up big again for us."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly scores in OT to lift Sabres past Kings

'"Hopefully, I've got a lot more coming, but obviously it's great to get that and hopefully there are more milestones to come," O'Reilly said.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s 100th career goal lifts Sabres in OT

'What action at both ends of the ice! Ryan O'Reilly finally ends it with a goal and sends the hometown fans happy. Brian Gionta had a chance to end it on a breakaway, as did Anze Kopitar at the other end of the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres upend Kings 2-1 in overtime

'"[O'Reilly] is a special talent. He's that kind of player, he's a leader. As you can see, he's wearing an 'A' this year. The guys look up to him and he likes the pressure on his shoulders. He wants those minutes on the ice because he's capable of it and he wants the team to rely on him. So he puts a lot of pressure on himself, but he's capable of handling it because he's a … [Read more...] about Sabres-Kings: From the Locker Room

'"Anytime you get a game-winner you feel good, especially in OT when we haven't had much success this year. Obviously for myself, you feel great, but at the same time we have to start preparing for Detroit (on Monday)."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Sabres end Kings’ six-game winning streak

'“I was waiting to get around and then see what was open. I usually like low-blocker, but I was just falling, trying to get it off,” O’Reilly said. “Hopefully I’ve got a lot more coming.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s 100th goal propels Sabres to OT win over Kings

Akeson scores in OT to give Amerks win (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Goalscoring has gone dry for IceCaps (St. John's Telegram) Akeson scores OT winner in Amerks 3-2 win over St. John’s (Amerks.com) IceCaps outlasted by Americans in OT (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage