'Along with the clang of iron and the roar of the fans, Ristolainen’s excited shout and sigh of relief were audible. He had skated for 694 minutes, 7 seconds without scoring. That’s more than 11 days of ice time. Only three players in the NHL (Dustin Byfuglien, Erik Karlsson and Duncan Keith) have skated more.' … [Read more...] about Minute-hogging Ristolainen finds time to score winner
Archives for December 7, 2016
Girgensons ends his 21-game goal drought
'“I mean it’s always nice to score a goal,” Girgensons said Tuesday morning in KeyBank Center before the Sabres hosted the Edmonton Oilers. “It was a little bit of a long stretch there but I’ve seen that before. I just had to stick with it.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons ends his 21-game goal drought
Mike Harrington: Even with McDavid, 'Full Oilers' peformance is shocking
'After climbing out of a 2-0 first-period hole, Edmonton outshot the Sabres, 32-14, over the second and third periods. And still lost.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even with McDavid, ‘Full Oilers’ peformance is shocking
Sabres Notebook: Nilsson gets two sweet points against his former team
'"I mean I would be lying if I said it wasn’t a little special playing against the team I played with last year," said Nilsson, who went 10-12-2 with a .901 save percentage and a 3.14 goals against average with the Oilers. "I know a lot of the guys on the team so of course it’s special but it comes down to two points and they’re not more important if you get them against an old … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nilsson gets two sweet points against his former team
Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Oilers 3 (OT)
'The Sabres improved to 5-2-2 in the last nine games with a comeback victory in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Oilers 3 (OT)
Rasmus Ristolainen clinches Sabres’ overtime win against Oilers
'“We’ve been urging him to take the one timer,” coach Dan Bylsma said after Ristolainen’s power play goal 57 seconds into overtime sealed the Sabres’ 43 come from behind win against the Edmonton Oilers. … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen clinches Sabres’ overtime win against Oilers
Sabres’ Erik Burgdoerfer waited for NHL opportunity
'“When you play in the ECHL for four straight years, you’re turning 25, you definitely have some times when you’re doubting yourself,” Burgdoerfer said Tuesday prior to his second NHL game, a 4-3 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Erik Burgdoerfer waited for NHL opportunity
Eichel notches assist as Sabres beat McDavid’s Oilers in OT, 4-3
'Evander Kane had two goals while Brian Gionta and Rasmus Ristolainen also scored for Buffalo (10-10-6 overall).' … [Read more...] about Eichel notches assist as Sabres beat McDavid’s Oilers in OT, 4-3
Sabres steal OT win in latest McDavid-Eichel matchup
'"You've got to win hockey games a lot of different ways," Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. "Tonight, we claw back and get one on a 6-on-5 (chance) at the end of the game to tie it. ... We came up big there (in overtime) to get the win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres steal OT win in latest McDavid-Eichel matchup
Sherwood Park's Brendan Guhle has been thrown into NHL deep-end by Sabres
'He was getting ready for a Prince George home game against Victoria Royals last Friday when he got the NHL call. “Beneficial, I thin,k to just get right into it (NHL games). I didn’t have time to think about it, or put pressure on myself,” said Guhle. “I didn’t even know they could do this (call up a player from junior). Pretty surprised.”' … [Read more...] about Sherwood Park’s Brendan Guhle has been thrown into NHL deep-end by Sabres
Wednesday's Edmonton Coverage
Oilers let one slip away as they fall 4-3 to Sabres in OT (Edmonton Journal) Sherwood Park's Brendan Guhle has been thrown into NHL deep-end by Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Oilers notes: Backup bounced around league … ankle not an issue … everyone's opponent (Edmonton Journal) Cult of Hockey game grades: Oilers waste comeback with brutal game management (Edmonton … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Edmonton Coverage
Ristolainen seals Sabres 4-3 OT win over Oilers
'''He's carrying the load for us back there,'' coach Dan Bylsma said, noting the Sabres are missing three of their regular defensemen due to injuries. ''He's had some tough shifts. He's had some tough battles. And it got a lot lighter when he scored that goal.''' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen seals Sabres 4-3 OT win over Oilers
Ristolainen's OT goal helps Sabres squeak past Oilers
'"It was about time," Ristolainen said. "A lot of chances and shots and finally it went in."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen’s OT goal helps Sabres squeak past Oilers
Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel getting more creative, not worried about rivalry with Connor McDavid
'I've put all that past me and just want to be an impact player. I've played a year in the NHL now and I've played in the World Cup. We have a good fan base and they obviously appreciate me and our team. So as a group, we just try to use it as support and build off of it.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel getting more creative, not worried about rivalry with Connor McDavid
Sabres rookie Guhle set to live dream vs. hometown Oilers
'“It’s pretty crazy that I’m going to be playing against them tonight,” said Guhle. “I didn’t even realize that Edmonton was coming here until yesterday when I looked at the schedule. I didn’t know if I would still be here, or how long I’ll be here, but when I figured out that I was playing them I was pretty excited.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Guhle set to live dream vs. hometown Oilers