Archives for February 22, 2016

'He leads all NHL forwards in average ice time (21:51) and paces the Sabres in power-play time (3:15 per game). He is fourth in penalty killing (2:06).' … [Read more...] about Sabres will be tested by life without O’Reilly

'Dan Bylsma said Saturday he thought O’Reilly was probable for the game, as he missed practice for what the coach termed a maintenance day. Players arrived at First Niagara Center on Sunday morning and that’s when they got the bad news: Their lone All-Star’s broken foot is in a boot and he’s down for 3-4 weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have to quickly get over shock of losing O’Reilly

'It was Bogosian’s first power-play goal since Dec. 31, 2011.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Penguins 4, Sabres 3

'“He’s your No. 1 guy, and that’s something … you can’t replace,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said after announcing O’Reilly will miss three to four weeks with a lower-body injury he sustained in Friday’s 4-0 win in Columbus, a game he finished.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know Ryan O’Reilly’s loss will hurt

'“I liked his game,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I thought that line in the first was real good and Justin (used) his speed, his size. I liked his game quite a bit. His speed is evident. Against a team that has a lot of speed, he showed that skating ability.”' … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey confident in return to Sabres

'"We played one of our better first periods in a long time," Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian’s 3 points not enough, Sabres fall 4-3 to Pittsburgh

After slow start, Penguins surge to beat Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Minor league goalie called up (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Letang's 3 assists lift Penguins to victory over Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Cole 'solid' after string of scratches (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) 3 Impressions: Pens 4, Sabres 3 (PittsburghPenguins.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'The Penguins beat Buffalo for the eighth straight time and also got goals from Patric Hornqvist, Phil Kessel and Matt Cullen, who scored on a short-handed breakaway in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Penguins score twice in 2nd period in 4-3 win over Sabres

'Coach Dan Bylsma provided the update before the game. Bylsma did not go into detail regarding the injury and said he could have a further update on O'Reilly's status after he meets with team doctors. The top-line forward was hurt in a 4-0 win at Columbus on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres O’Reilly out with lower body injury against Penguins

'Defenseman Zach Bogosian and right winger Brian Gionta scored for the Sabres (24-29-7). Goalie Robin Lehner made 27 saves.' … [Read more...] about Letang, Penguins bounce back to beat Sabres

'Bailey, 20, joins the Sabres for the second time this season after he played in four games for Buffalo earlier this month. In 49 games for Rochester this season, Bailey ranks third in goals (10) and assists (16), including 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in his last 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Bailey

'This period has been all Penguins, all the time.' … [Read more...] about Penguins hold off Buffalo 4-3

'"I just think we came out flat in the 2nd. Whether it was execution or anything like that, I think it's tough to give up goals. In the 1st we had quite a few shots. We just weren't executing from the d-zone to the neutral zone as good as the 1st."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins: From the Locker Room

'"I felt it. I squeezed it, but I didn't really feel if it went through or not," said Lehner, who made 27 saves. "I don't know. It's unfortunate because I felt like I played well and I wanted to make that stop for the team. But sometimes things happen and I regret that one."' … [Read more...] about Letang helps Penguins defeat Sabres

'The Sabres played without center Ryan O'Reilly, who missed the game due to a lower-body injury sustained in the team's win on Friday. In his postgame press conference, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma announced O'Reilly will be out 3-to-4 weeks.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian’s big night not enough against Penguins