'"If you want to be a good team, you never lose two in a row. Last night it was close. Tonight we needed the win and it was a big win for us."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-OIlers
Archives for December 2016
Sabres top Oilers 4-3 thanks to some late game heroics, despite two points from Connor McDavid
'Seconds later Marcus Foligno drew a hooking penalty giving the Sabres a power play as they went into overtime. Rasmus Ristolainen made the Oilers pay, with an absolute laser from the point to give the Sabres the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Oilers 4-3 thanks to some late game heroics, despite two points from Connor McDavid
Rasmus Ristolainen lifts Sabres past Oilers in OT
'"There's been some really good chances, but you can't get frustrated and try to keep it simple and get pucks to the net," Ristolainen said. "Someday it's going to go in, and tonight was the time."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen lifts Sabres past Oilers in OT
Ristolainen's OT goal seals comeback win over Oilers
'"With all the luck Risto's had with his stick and his opportunities, it was sure good to see him rip one off the bar," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "It may be the loudest one I've heard off the post and in."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen’s OT goal seals comeback win over Oilers
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Nylander growing as a professional in Rochester (WGR-AM) Amerks Sign Eric Baier To Professional Tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's Edmonton Coverage
Game Day: Edmonton Oilers at Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Sun) Still searching for consistency, Sabres host Oilers (AP) Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel ready for encore (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage
After OT heartbreaker, Sabres have fast turnaround to meet McDavid
'"We had a good second period and that's about it," said Lehner, who made 30 saves but fell to 1-5-3 in his last nine decisions. "We're up 2-1 going into the third and we don't want to sit back. Give them credit, they're a a good team but we don't want to sit back. They have speed. A lot of momentum. They got the power play goal. We had one good period."' … [Read more...] about After OT heartbreaker, Sabres have fast turnaround to meet McDavid
Sabres notebook: Perseverance pays for Burgdoerfer
'"It certainly has been a long time coming so I was thrilled to get the call," Burgdoerfer said. "There were definitely certain points in my career I thought this would never happen. You've just got to believe in yourself, work hard and I couldn't be happier with the result."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Perseverance pays for Burgdoerfer
Quick Hits: Capitals 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
'The Sabres were 6-0-3 when leading after 40 minutes while the Caps were 0-5-2 when trailing after same. Buffalo had a 2-1 lead through two periods but couldn't hold on.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Capitals 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Sabres’ Erik Burgdoerfer paid dues to reach NHL
'“I’m wondering how the heck, from what I’ve seen so far, (he) played five years in the East Coast Hockey League,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said during training camp. “Somebody somewhere has missed something, because the way he’s played he should be playing at a higher level. He should’ve been playing at higher level than that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Erik Burgdoerfer paid dues to reach NHL
Tuesday's Washington Coverage
Marcus Johansson scores twice, leads Capitals to comeback win over Sabres (Washington Post) Caps Snap Losing Streak Behind Johansson's Two Goals (CSN Mid Atlantic) Marcus Johansson Finds Success In A Simplified Approach (CSN Mid Atlantic) Caps Get Their Mojo Working in 3-2 OT Win over Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Johansson scores twice as Capitals beat Sabres 3-2 in OT
'"I mean give them credit, they're a good team, but I think we're starting to sit back and they have speed, you know?" Lehner said. "I think we see that we can play. We've just got to stop changing, changing how we play."' … [Read more...] about Johansson scores twice as Capitals beat Sabres 3-2 in OT
Johansson powers Capitals to OT win vs. Sabres
'Goaltender Robin Lehner stymied the slumping Capitals early, but finished with 30 saves. Washington had 16 of its 33 shots after the second period. Buffalo lacked its usual rotation on the blue line Monday with multiple defenders out, including Taylor Fedun (shoulder).' … [Read more...] about Johansson powers Capitals to OT win vs. Sabres
Sabres recall D Burgdoerfer
'Burgdoerfer, 27, joins the Sabres for the first time after signing as an unrestricted free agent on July 21.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Burgdoerfer
Sabres Fall to Caps 3-2 in OT
'Jack Eichel returned to the bench in obvious pain after getting crunched along the boards in the 2nd, but played the rest of the game. He skated for a total of 18:31 and finished with 1 shot on net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Caps 3-2 in OT