'"We had that push back, we were able to tie it up and when they are able to stop the momentum and create one of their own," Brian Gionta said. "It's tough.' … [Read more...] about Lappin, Palmieri lead Devils to 4-2 win over Sabres
Archives for 2016
Devils win fourth straight, defeat Sabres
'"I have to play better," said Lehner, who allowed all four New Jersey goals on 27 shots.' … [Read more...] about Devils win fourth straight, defeat Sabres
Devils Cap Sabres Sweep with 4-2 Win
'The team has now lost four games in a row for the second time this season.' … [Read more...] about Devils Cap Sabres Sweep with 4-2 Win
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"It's tough, back-to-back. I don't know if it had anything to do with our legs, but we felt good at the end of the 1st and 2nd period for sure. Just fell behind."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
Look how far we've come
'The Sabres may be in a better position now for future success than if Lucic never hit Miller. Buffalo may be ready this season or next to contend for the playoffs with the pieces they have in place. Some of those pieces may never have come here if this game never happened.' … [Read more...] about Look how far we’ve come
5 observations: Devils top Sabres 4-2
'In their last six games Buffalo has seven goals. That's not going to cut it, regardless of how rock solid the Sabres goaltending has been. Saturday Lehner let in four including a few he'd like back -- but only two goals?' … [Read more...] about 5 observations: Devils top Sabres 4-2
Devils defeat Sabres for fourth straight win
'"They're a good team over there," Lehner said. "They kept us on the outside. I felt like we got very dangerous at times, we had pressure, but I felt like we opened up a little bit too much and the counter rushes hurt us."' … [Read more...] about Devils defeat Sabres for fourth straight win
Moulson scores in Sabres loss to Devils
'"They're a good team over there, but they just kept us on the outside," said Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, who made 23 saves. "I've got to play better, but I feel like we open up a bit too much. I feel like the counter-rushes are hurting us sometimes. Yeah, we're just playing a little bit too open."' … [Read more...] about Moulson scores in Sabres loss to Devils
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks give up season-high seven goals in loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Tanner Richard's hat trick ignites Syracuse Crunch blowout of Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Photo gallery (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks fall in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Tanner Richard's first career hat trick leads Crunch to 7-2 victory (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage (Part II)
Devils aim for home-and-home sweep of Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Devils (NHL.com) 11/12 Devils vs. Sabres: 3 Things To Know (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage (Part II)
'Tough play' for Kane as Devils win on overtime penalty shot
'"I thought it was pretty even with Kaner and Greene," Sabres forward Matt Moulson said. "But obviously they saw it a little differently."' … [Read more...] about ‘Tough play’ for Kane as Devils win on overtime penalty shot
Great work in net wasted again in latest Sabres loss
'The Sabres' winless streak stretched to three games (0-1-2) and their home record slipped to 1-3-2 as they were outshot, 43-26, in the game. Nilsson made 18 saves in the third period and stopped all 14 shots he faced in blanking the Devils on six power plays. And yet, his record fell to 1-1-2.' … [Read more...] about Great work in net wasted again in latest Sabres loss
Source: Sabres' Ennis could miss two months
'Former Sabres center Daniel Briere underwent sports hernia surgery in December 2005. He didn’t return until March 2006.' … [Read more...] about Source: Sabres’ Ennis could miss two months
Injuries create opportunities on the roster
'"I think I've been playing pretty well so far," Baptiste said. "Obviously still being with the main club is the big thing for me, but you never want guys hurt. You want them back as soon as possible because we're a better team with them in the lineup. To play a bigger role offensively, I think I'm up to the task. Wherever I'm put in the lineup, I'm up to the task."' … [Read more...] about Injuries create opportunities on the roster
Quick Hits: Devils 2, Sabres 1 (OT)
'The Devils extended Buffalo's woes past 60 minutes to 0-4 on the season. The Sabres are winless in their last three games (0-1-2) and are just 1-3-2 at home this year. The Devils improved to 2-3-2 on the road.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Devils 2, Sabres 1 (OT)