Archives for December 15, 2015

What TV channel, time is Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres game tonight? (Newark Star Ledger) Devils up next: Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils-Sabres Preview (AP) Henrique returning to Devils lineup against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'O’Reilly scored with 4:14 left in regulation, tipping in a shot from Sam Reinhart. Just over a minute later, Larsson went to the front of the net as Mike Weber took a shot, putting him in the right place as the puck bounced onto his stick and he buried the opportunity for the game-winner.' … [Read more...] about Difference for Sabres comes through simplicity, produces long-awaited win in Detroit

'“It definitely builds the confidence knowing I can go out there in most situations and the production is starting to come,” Reinhart said. “I think the chances have always been there throughout the year. I think I’ve been bearing down a little bit more on some of the chances and opportunities I’ve been getting and things are going in for me.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s hockey smarts show in stats

'Detroit challenged the goal asking for an offsides review, but officials ruled the play was onsides and the goal stood.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Detroit 1

'The elder Rigas has already served eight years, and keeping him locked up would be a “Pyrrhic (and posthumous) victory” for the government, Lawrence G. McMichael, a lawyer for Rigas, said in a court filing.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia’s Rigas asks for release from prison

Wings fall to Sabres as point streak goes kaput (Detroit News) There’s no reason to change goaltending platoon (Detroit News) Griffins are even hotter than Red Wings (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Point streak over as Sabres stun Wings late, 2-1 (Detroit Free Press) Wings' Datsyuk getting back up to speed but isn't there (Detroit Free Press) Wings' Jurco … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage

'O’Reilly’s Toronto defence lawyer David Humphrey was in London for another pre-trial and to adjourn the case to Dec. 24, when it’s hoped a date might be set.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly impaired driving case put over to Dec. 24

'"I think it shows quite a bit of character on our part for sticking with it," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Larsson rally Sabres to 2-1 win over Red Wings

'After O'Reilly tied the game with 4:14 remaining in the third period, Larsson gave the Sabres a 2-1 lead when he put in a rebound with 3:13 left for his first goal of the season and first in 30 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stun Red Wings with two late goals

'Ryan O'Reilly and Johan Larsson scored late in regulation while Chad Johnson stopped 32 shots, including a highlight-reel save in the final seconds, giving the Sabres a 2-1 win at Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally To Stun Red Wings 2-1

'"Decisions had to be a bit better, limit our turnovers, play more of the north style, play out kind of game, and getting pucks deep and not trying to play their fineese game. For us, it was a lot better obviously. Limiting those guys to one goal is tough to do with the amount of skill that they have. I thought we showed great maturity tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Red Wings: From the Locker Room

'Given how young this group is, the fact that they are hanging in and staying competitive should be considered a plus.' … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Buffalo Sabres prospects help AHL affiliate to .500

'"Just going to the front of the net and maybe get a rebound and it comes right to my stick," Larsson said. "As time goes, you get more frustrated, but you've got to keep going out there and doing the right things."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally, end Red Wings’ 13-game point streak

'"We have the skill in here to score goals," Johnson said. "Early on we were struggling, but now it doesn't matter what the score is or who we're playing. I feel like we have confidence."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s goal sparks late comeback for Sabres in Detroit