Archives for December 17, 2016

'"I just don’t think we were very good in the first period," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "They played last night, we expected that to be their best period, their biggest period, their biggest push and it was. We just didn’t handle it very well. I think Robin kept us in it and we were fortunate to keep it at 1-0. He made five or six really good saves in the first period and … [Read more...] about It’s not pretty, but the Sabres are finding ways to win

'"It's a huge win. It's a long season," Okposo said after the 3-2 victory. "You're going to have some different games, some games where you're not at your best and you've got to find a way to win those. That's the sign of a good team, what good teams do. ... Find a way to win that game. The way we came out in the third period, that was pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Okposo knows what it will take

'“When I see those guys, we always reminisce a little bit,” McCabe said. “It’s something special. It’s something you can’t get taken away from you.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: McCabe recalls USA days; Carolina hot

'With 10:48 left in the third period Johnny Boychuk drilled Jack Eichel in the back in the Islanders' zone. Boychuck was given a two-minute penalty for boarding and Eichel stayed out for the first part of the power play. Eichel was missing from the bench after his power play shift and Sabres coach Dan Bylsma confirmed after the game he was taken off the ice by the NHL … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Islanders 2 (OT)