'The win was the 300th of Bylsma's NHL career as the Sabres snapped an 0-2-2 skid. Bylsma becomes the 47th coach in NHL history to record 300 regular-season wins. By getting there in his 517th game, Bylsma is the third-fastest in history to hit 300, behind only Bruce Boudreau (496 games) and Todd McLellan (515).' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Red Wings 3
Archives for 2016
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly out indefinitely after appendectomy
'The absence of O’Reilly, the Sabres’ top all-around forward and lone NHL All-Star last season, could doom a team dangerously close to falling out of the playoff hunt. The Sabres have lost four straight games (0-2-2) entering tonight’s road tilt against the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly out indefinitely after appendectomy
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Wings fall into last place in division after loss to Sabres (Detroit News) Scotty Bowman: Red Wings lack key ingredients (Detroit News) Red Wings’ Brendan Smith is back (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Red Wings lose to Sabres, 4-3, fall into last-place tie in division (Detroit Free Press) 1997 Wings sad to see Joe go, but excited for Little Caesars Arena … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres beat Red Wings 4-3 for Bylsma's 300th victory
'The Wings rallied from 2-0 and 3-1 deficits and thought they had tied it late when Frans Nielsen appeared the score, but the whistle had already been blown because goalie Robin Lehner was hurt after being struck in the throat by teammate Zach Bogosian's stick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Red Wings 4-3 for Bylsma’s 300th victory
Sabres center O'Reilly out after having appendectomy
'O'Reilly's seven goals are tied for second on the team, and his 18 points in 27 games rank fourth. He's Buffalo's top two-way forward and ranks second on the team in averaging 21 1/2 minutes of ice time per game behind only defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres center O’Reilly out after having appendectomy
Lehner, Sabres hold off Red Wings
'"That's a great milestone for a coach, and I'm glad we could get it for him in the same rink where he won a Stanley Cup," said Sabres center Jack Eichel, who had a goal and an assist. "Now we need to get him No. 301."' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres hold off Red Wings
Sabres C O'Reilly sidelined after appendectomy
'O'Reilly has collected seven goals and 11 assists in 27 games this season. The 25-year-old's 18 points are fourth-best on the Sabres (12-13-8), who are mustering an NHL third-worst 2.1 goals per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C O’Reilly sidelined after appendectomy
Kane, Eichel Lead Sabres to 4-3 Win
'Kane's first goal snapped a streak in which the Sabres had allowed their opponents to score the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Kane, Eichel Lead Sabres to 4-3 Win
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
'"We came out and got two goals in the 1st period which is pretty nice, seeing as we haven't been the best 1st period team. We got a great fight from [Foligno] in the 2nd and a great fight from [Kane], really got some momentum. Team win on the road against a good team."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
O'Reilly out after undergoing appendectomy
'With O'Reilly out, Sam Reinhart was back at center on Tuesday. He practicied between Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo. Bylsma said it's another chance for Reinhart, "It's a big opportunity, Sam's played a handful of games at center including against the Red Wings the previous time when Jack was not in the lineup and that was a game we generated quite a few scoring chances, so … [Read more...] about O’Reilly out after undergoing appendectomy
5 Observations: Sabres top Red Wings 4-3
'With Ryan O'Reilly out of the lineup the Sabres needed their stars to step up and on Tuesday they did. Evander Kane opened up the scoring for the Sabres (and got the winner, but we'll get to that), Sam Reinhart scored Buffalo's second of the evening & Jack Eichel added a goal and an assist.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Red Wings 4-3
Sabres' Ryan O'Reilly out indefinitely
'There’s no exact timetable on a potential return for O’Reilly, but Sabres coach Dan Bylsma told reporters on Tuesday that O'Reilly will need roughly two weeks for rest and recovery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly out indefinitely
Sabres defeat Red Wings to end four-game skid
'"When you see a forward back in a spot like that, you know you might be able to make a play," Eichel said. "When I saw it was Vanek, I just tried to beat him with my speed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Red Wings to end four-game skid
Kane's two goals lift Sabres past Red Wings
'"He's playing with a ton of speed, playing fast, playing physical and playing how he needs to play for us to have success," Dan Bylsma said. "It's a determined goal on the first one, just a forechecking goal. He brings it to the net and is determined and I think you start to see him score more goals around the net, not just the shot that he scored the game-winner on."' … [Read more...] about Kane’s two goals lift Sabres past Red Wings
As struggling Sabres hit town, Red Wings also need quick answers
'The Red Wings had an abysmal four-game stretch earlier this month where they went 0-3-1 and scored just three goals. But they hit Christmas winners of two of their last three games, with 11 goals in that stretch. While the Sabres' 1-5 shootout record has been a huge source of consternation, the Wings have stayed afloat in part because of their NHL-best 5-0 record in the skills … [Read more...] about As struggling Sabres hit town, Red Wings also need quick answers