Archives for 2016

'"I liked the way our team came back in the third period," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We regrouped, were down in the game and had to fight back and claw back."' … [Read more...] about Letang, Penguins defeat Sabres in shootout

'O'Reilly and Jack Eichel both missed their shots while Kris Letang and Phil Kessel each scored to clinch a 5-4 win for the Penguins, handing the Sabres their seventh loss in nine shootouts this season. Eichel had also been stopped by Pittsburgh goalie Matt Murray with 28.1 seconds remaining in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Up-and-down game ends with shootout loss in Pittsburgh

Amerks’ playoffs hopes dim with another loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Bancks' game-winner gives Comets win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks can't hold off Comets in Utica (Amerks.com) Cunneyworth sets franchise coaching wins record but Amerks lose ground in playoff chase (Sabres.com) Comets storm back for crucial win (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

Sabres-Penguins Preview (AP) Murray in goal for Penguins vs. Sabres (NHL.com) The Inside Scoop: Game Day (Pens vs. Sabres) (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Buffalo was merely a bystander for the opening 57 minutes Monday night, skating a step or two behind despite knowing how intense Detroit would play. Knowing something and experiencing it are two different things, and the young Sabres learned how quickly a team can move when it needs to win.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings steamroll Sabres

'“He’s very dedicated to hockey,” Sabres left wing Marcus Foligno said in Joe Louis Arena. “I’m sure that award goes with the passion you have for the game, too. He really loves the game and has a huge heart for winning.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly nominated for Masterton, Howe in the house

'Buffalo lost in regulation for just the second time in seven games. Zemgus Girgensons scored with 2:50 left to end the shutout on just the 15th shot by the Sabres. Sam Reinhart made things interesting with 1:49 to go, ripping home a shot from the left side to make it 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Red Wings 3, Sabres 2

'“I’m a competitive guy. I want to play more games and be the guy,” Johnson said. “This is how you get your opportunity and showcase what you can do as a starting goalie. I don’t think many guys are just handed starting roles, guys have to earn it.”' … [Read more...] about Johnson sees potential in Sabres, himself

Wings survive Sabres scare in 3-2 win (Detroit News) Howard could be unexpected answer for Wings (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Red Wings hold on for crucial win over Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Gordie Howe sparks Red Wings crowd as team celebrates 88th birthday (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings’ late playoff drive like a rite of spring (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage

'"I'm proud of him. He's put in a lot of hard work over the last four years here," he said. "He's been one of our most consistent guys as far as work ethic, both in game and in practice, and when you do things the right way like that, usually there's some benefits and success at the end of the road."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal offers Cornel a path to play pro hockey

'"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