'The Devils extended Buffalo's woes past 60 minutes to 0-4 on the season. The Sabres are winless in their last three games (0-1-2) and are just 1-3-2 at home this year. The Devils improved to 2-3-2 on the road.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Devils 2, Sabres 1 (OT)
Archives for November 2016
100 Things: Attend a Sabres vs. Maple Leafs game
'"It's cheaper to go here than it is in Toronto," he said. "There are more Leafs fans than Sabres fans here, 'cause our money is (worthless)." Smiling, he crossed the street. "Thanks, bud," he said to the crossing guard.' … [Read more...] about 100 Things: Attend a Sabres vs. Maple Leafs game
Sabres waste goalie Anders Nilsson’s effort, fall to Devils in OT
'The Sabres don’t have much to show for their six home games this season. They’re 1-3-2 with and have scored only seven goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste goalie Anders Nilsson’s effort, fall to Devils in OT
Sabres’ Derek Grant finding ways to contribute
'“He adds more to our team than scoring goals,” coach Dan Bylsma said Friday prior to the Sabres’ 2-1 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils inside KeyBank Center. “That’s where his focus has got to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Derek Grant finding ways to contribute
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage (Part I)
Andy Greene nets OT penalty shot winner in Devils win over Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Kyle Palmieri, Devils create military recognition program (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Andy Greene's penalty shot lifts Devils over Sabres in OT (Bergen Record) Devils notes: Palmieri's squad (Bergen Record) 11/11 Devils at Sabres: 3 Things We Learned … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage (Part I)
Greene's penalty shot in OT lifts Devils past Sabres 2-1
'Nilsson made 17 of his saves in the third period. "For his work, you'd like him to get the W," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Greene’s penalty shot in OT lifts Devils past Sabres 2-1
Devils edge Sabres on Greene's OT goal
'"I thought we had a great first period," Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. "Forced the play, got some opportunities, got some chances. ... We had a number of great looks, weren't able to come up with that second goal."' … [Read more...] about Devils edge Sabres on Greene’s OT goal
Sabres recall D Falk
'The 6-foot-5, 222-pound Falk, 28, joins the Sabres for his first recall of the season after signing with the team as an unrestricted free agent on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Falk
Devils dump Sabres 2-1 in OT
'New Jersey has been dominant this period, carrying over the momentum they had last period and now have a four minute power play to work with after Evander Kane took a high sticking double minor. This could be the point where NJ takes the lead, and for good.' … [Read more...] about Devils dump Sabres 2-1 in OT
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"We had a good forecheck going, we were creating chances. It's tough when you run into penalties like that. The penalty kill did a great job, but it really tires those guys out when you have that many."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
5 Observations: Devils top Sabres in OT 2-1
' Averaging one goal a game isn’t going to take a team very far — but somehow, the Sabres managed to escape their last five contests with four points.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Devils top Sabres in OT 2-1
Andy Greene gives Devils win with OT penalty shot
'The defenseman was awarded the penalty shot after he was taken down on a breakaway by Sabres forward Evander Kane. Greene then skated in against Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson and beat him through his five-hole for his second goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Andy Greene gives Devils win with OT penalty shot
Sabres fall to Devils on overtime penalty shot
'"Didn't expect to see it be that," Bylsma said of the call afterward. "It was a penalty, but I didn't expect to see the arm go to center ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils on overtime penalty shot
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks defeat Hartford 5-2 despite only taking 19 shots (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Pulls Away From Wolf Pack, 5-2 (Hartford Courant) Fedun’s Career Night Powers Amerks To 5-2 Win Over Wolf Pack (Amerks.com) Americans Down Pack In Rochester, 5-2 (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres pay tribute to military veterans
'"It's awesome. It reminds me a lot of home, being in Minnesota," Okposo said, standing in the hallway of the Buffalo VA Medical Center after spending nearly an hour meeting veterans and staff. "People here are just so genuine and you see everyone is just an avid fan. It's pretty cool to see when you can put smiles on their faces. At the end of the day, they're what keeps our … [Read more...] about Sabres pay tribute to military veterans