'Even when the Sabres get good news on the injury front, bad news accompanies it. Left wing Evander Kane returned to the lineup after missing 11 games with cracked ribs. He rejoined the top line, but Ryan O’Reilly departed it. The center sat out with an upper-body ailment and is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Senators 2, Sabres 1 (SO)
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Sabres lose shootout to Senators
'“I don’t think either team gives a lot of room out there, especially in the neutral zone,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “They play a tight game. That’s the way we play as well. You could see the game was kind of a result of that. There wasn’t a ton of shots in the game. There wasn’t a ton of room.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose shootout to Senators
Sabres’ defense providing little offense; Evander Kane returns
'“I could care less if I score one goal in a season,” Franson said Wednesday prior to the Sabres’ 2-1 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators. “For me, assists, getting pucks there for other guys to score are just as important as how many goals I have.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense providing little offense; Evander Kane returns
Kane says he’s comfortable in return, Sabres lose 2-1 to Senators
'In overtime, Buffalo controlled played recording a shot advantage of 8-0. Forward Zemgus Girgensens’ tipped a shot and hit the cross bar. The puck landed behind Condon, but the puck did not cross the blue line.' … [Read more...] about Kane says he’s comfortable in return, Sabres lose 2-1 to Senators
Baptiste made its place in Sabres
'"It's going well so far, I have not produced as much as I would have hoped, but it will come with time in the NHL. This is the best league in the world. I just have to keep working hard, play well defensively and eventually I'll have success on offense because of it, "said the imposing man 6 '1' 'and 206 pounds interview a few hours before the game."' … [Read more...] about Baptiste made its place in Sabres
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Condon rejects Sabres as Sens win in shootout (Ottawa Citizen) Anderson takes a break, Kane returns and Lehner's motivation (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Craig Anderson should have started for Senators against Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Condon has the last word (Le Droit) Baptiste made its place in Sabres (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Ryan scores in shootout to lead Senators over Sabres 2-1
'"We just possessed the puck the whole time for the most part and had some glorious chances to win the game," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Ryan scores in shootout to lead Senators over Sabres 2-1
Sabres forward Kane set to return, Eichel not far behind
'"It's not feeling pretty good, but it's well enough where I can contribute," Kane said, assessing his ribs. "I feel I can be a difference maker on the team, so I'm looking forward to proving that and going out there tonight and showing it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Kane set to return, Eichel not far behind
Senators slip past Sabres in shootout
'Sabres captain Brian Gionta came up short on Buffalo's third and final attempt. With hopes of extending the shootout, Gionta was foiled a poke-check from Condon.' … [Read more...] about Senators slip past Sabres in shootout
Sabres fall 2-1 in shootout
'The Sabres have had all of the offensive zone time this extra period. The shots on goal are 4-0 in favor of Buffalo and it could be more if a few extra shots had made it to the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall 2-1 in shootout
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
'"We've played them twice in the last week. Obviously you get to know each other pretty easily. It was a tight checking game. Unfortunately we couldn't get both points, but obviously getting one is a positive."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
Sabres recall one from Rochester
'The Western New York native had seven goals and eight assists for 15 points in 10 games this season with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall one from Rochester
5 observations: Senators top Sabres 2-1 in SO
'Mid-season form means that Evander Kane still LOVES shooting the puck from every angle and missing the net high or wide. Don’t get me wrong, Kane is a good player and should prove to be a big piece for the Sabres this season, but in his first full game he looked much like the player we saw last year. The good news is he did generate a lot of chances and looked pretty physical. … [Read more...] about 5 observations: Senators top Sabres 2-1 in SO
Senators defeat Sabres in shootout
'"[Lehner]'s probably seen the move a few times," Ryan said. "Last year, I scored on him in the shootout and I shot five-hole and he was probably expecting that a little bit. … He did get down into the split and did what he had to do and took away the bottom. I just got lucky to beat him."' … [Read more...] about Senators defeat Sabres in shootout
Bad bounce in OT leads to shootout loss to Senators
'Girgensons' shot bounced off of Ottawa goaltender Mike Condon, off the bottom of the cross bar, back off the skate of Condon and ultimately off the post to stay out of the net. Overtime rolled into a shootout, where Sam Reinhart scored on the first attempt for Buffalo but Robin Lehner was beat on shots by Kyle Turris and Bobby Ryan to secure a 2-1 win for the Senators.' … [Read more...] about Bad bounce in OT leads to shootout loss to Senators