Archives for March 2, 2016

'The game showcased McDavid and Eichel, the top two picks from last year's draft. McDavid was chosen first overall by the Oilers, and Eichel went second to Buffalo. The finishing sequence appropriately featured both rookie sensations.' … [Read more...] about McDavid nets pair as Oilers defeat Sabres in OT

'"[McDavid] gets it. He gets that it's more of what [the media] creates than anything, to be honest," Hall said. "Sure, there's maybe a bit of a rivalry. They both wanted to go first last year, I'm sure, and there's always going to be that connection, but I think it's more of a hockey game than it is a battle between two young guys."' … [Read more...] about McDavid, Eichel fire up the first of many rivalry games

'As nonchalant as McDavid is after games like these, Eichel was just that sour. And why not? No one likes a happy loser, and I’d buy a ticket to their next meeting. Eichel hasn’t had this happen to him very often.' … [Read more...] about First act in McDavid-Eichel show a masterpiece

'Jack Eichel was stopped on one end, and sure enough Connor McDavid goes end-to-end with the puck and sneaks a backhand shot between Robin Lehner and the nearside post to win the game. Sometimes it is better to be lucky and good.' … [Read more...] about McDavid scores twice, Oilers top Sabres 2-1 in OT

'"It's unfortunate the way we came out in the first two periods. The third period, we showed what we're capable of. I think it's unfortunate we weren't that team the whole 60 (minutes). When we are that team, we feel confident against anybody. But all the teams are so good in this league, and it's tough and nearly impossible to win games like that playing that way."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Oilers: From the locker room

'McDavid, the No. 1 pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, scored moments after Sabres rookie Jack Eichel, the No. 2 selection, rushed against Oilers goalie Cam Talbot and put a spinning backhand shot wide. McDavid picked up the puck following that shot and took it the rest of the way for the goal.' … [Read more...] about McDavid outduels Eichel in Oilers’ OT win

'"I didn't like our team right from the start of the game," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I didn’t like how prepared we were to start the game, play the game. We turned the puck over, gave them opportunities. We had four odd-man rushes in the first 12 minutes of the game.' … [Read more...] about Loss to Oilers begins and ends with goals from McDavid