Archives for March 2016

'"You wait that long against a team like that, that's desperation," Reinhart said. "Unfortunately, it took too long."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings turn 3-goal lead into 3-2 win over Sabres

'Buffalo forward Evander Kane left the game after the second period with an upper-body injury and did not return.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings hang on to beat Sabres

'With Chad Johnson once again out of the net, Buffalo poured it on over the final two minutes but couldn't tie it up.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Survive Against Sabres 3-2

'"I don't think we got the forecheck going early, I don't think we played north as much as we should have. We turned the puck over, we gave them fuel in the fire to come at us. We gave a nice push in the last three minutes, but you can't win hockey games just playing three minutes out of 60."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Red Wings: From the Locker Room

'"It's about all we played all game, the last three to five minutes," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We had a tough time tonight, a tough time getting on the puck, dealing with their execution."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings hang on to defeat Sabres

'"Our team didn’t give up, that was for darn sure," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I liked the way we threw it all out there at the end but it's a lot too little and a lot too late."' … [Read more...] about Furious comeback effort falls short in Detroit

'“It shows that we care despite where we are in the standings,” said forward Zemgus Girgensons. “We’re definitely improved from last season but I think we could have been way higher if we stuck with it throughout the whole season but it shows the guys care no matter what time it is.' … [Read more...] about With no playoffs, Sabres maintain focus on winning

'Since Nov. 1, Johnson is 16-9-3 with a 2.16 goals-against average (fifth overall in that span), a .928 save percentage (third) and one shutout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson quietly enjoying strong season

How to watch tonight's Detroit Red Wings-Buffalo Sabres game (Detroit Free Press) Sabres-Red Wings Preview (AP) Red Wings seek important points against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Detroit Coverage

'“Obviously, the fans get excited about that,” Eichel said. “We’re young guys and we’re trying to get better every game. I’m sure they’ve seen all year the ups and downs and the struggles, but it’s great to see as of recently we’re playing better at home and getting more points and doing a better job for our fans.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ future presents itself in matinee victory

'“It’s great to play well in front of your home fans. We want to make this a building and an environment that opposing teams don’t want to come into and play,” Eichel said. “It starts with our play on the ice and we need to be better than we were at the beginning of the year and really the majority of the season. I think we’ve taken that next step and now we need to keep … [Read more...] about Sabres finally finding their way on home ice

'“It was tough timing,” Myers said, meeting with reporters in the First Niagara Center press box during the second intermission. “I was looking forward to playing here. It was nice I was still able to make the trip and see some familiar faces but certainly would have liked to be on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Myers, Stafford grateful for time in Buffalo

'There were a surprising number of Jets fans in the crowd. They yelled out “True North” during the Canadian anthem (the team’s ownership group is True North Sports and Entertainment) and booed former Jets winger Kane when he was introduced in the starting lineup.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Jets 2

'“I thought Hudson’s first couple shifts were really high-energy, showed his speed,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “They were nothing like his sprint back to the bench after the goal. … He came flying to the bench. It was infectious with the energy he came back to the bench with how excited he was.”' … [Read more...] about Early Hudson Fasching goal helps Sabres beat Jets

'Walking into the First Niagara Center as a visitor was “definitely a little weird,” said Stafford, who experienced “the full circle of things” here. He joined the Sabres during their Presidents’ Trophy run and left during their darkest days.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Tyler Myers, Drew Stafford happy with Jets