'"Just the way we managed the game in the second period, I think the forwards need to do a better job of helping our defense get off the ice," Sabres forward Jack Eichel said. "It was just a couple funny bounces and they get the lead back. We came out and played pretty well. We even had some good spurts in the second period where we put some good pressure on them, but obviously … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs score four in row to defeat Sabres
Archives for January 2017
Sabres unable to hold early lead in loss to Leafs
'The Sabres had succeeded in the first period similarly to how they won against Dallas on Monday, by capitalizing on mistakes and letting chances come to them. Such was the case on Kyle Okposo's goal to open the scoring, when Carrier forced Maple Leafs goalie Frederick Andersen ito make an errant pass in the offensive zone that landed directly on Okposo's stick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold early lead in loss to Leafs
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Nichol, Oklobzija named to Rochester Amerks Hall of Fame (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks to induct Nichol, Oklobzija into Hall of Fame March 3 (Amerks.com) Amerks end weekend with another win over Toronto (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Game Day: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Game day: Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Young stars clash when Sabres visit Maple Leafs (AP) Preview: Sabres at Maple Leafs (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Together again, Eichel and Reinhart excel for Sabres
'“It’s nice to be back playing with him,” Eichel said in KeyBank Center. “We’re two people who want to be out there together. We know that if we get each other the puck and get open it’s going to come back.' … [Read more...] about Together again, Eichel and Reinhart excel for Sabres
Mike Harrington: Attack mode should be Sabres' preferred method
'"We have to play a patient game, a responsible game to get the opportunities that I think will come," Bylsma said. "You have to play defense against this group. You have to be aware which side of the puck you’re on and if you do so, you’ll get opportunities going back the other way.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Attack mode should be Sabres’ preferred method
Sabres Notebook: Ennis returns with feats of skill and creativity
'"He's been skating a lot for quite a long time trying to work his way back from this injury," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "And he actually pulls that lacrosse move off quite often. To have enough presence of mind to try to do it in a game when there's grown men out there trying to crush ya, it just shows the comfort level he's at and the ease with which he plays the game. In … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ennis returns with feats of skill and creativity
Quick hits: Sabres 4, Stars 1
'It didn't take long to see which Sabres team was playing Monday. It was the good one.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Stars 1
Sabres jump out to early lead, beat Stars
“A win’s nice, but it’s been a roller coaster,” McCabe said. “It’s been up and down and we can’t have that anymore. It’s great to get wins, but we’ve got to start stringing them together.” … [Read more...] about Sabres jump out to early lead, beat Stars
Sabres’ Tyler Ennis scores early in return, attempts lacrosse-style goal
'“To have enough presence of mind to try it in a game when there’s grown men out there trying to crush you, just shows you kind of where the comfort level he’s at,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis scores early in return, attempts lacrosse-style goal
Ennis scores 19 seconds into return, sparks Sabres win
'“Yeah that’s how I planned it,” Ennis said of his quick start.' … [Read more...] about Ennis scores 19 seconds into return, sparks Sabres win
Tuesday's Dallas Coverage
Frustration boils over for Jamie Benn in loss to Sabres, and a trio of his hockey sticks pay dearly for it (Dallas Morning News) Stars end up on wrong side of coach's challenge that caused big momentum shift vs. Buffalo (Dallas Morning News) Heading in the wrong direction: Stars' penalty kill now statistically NHL's worst (Dallas Morning News) Cold facts: After loss to … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage
Eichel scores twice in Sabres' 4-1 win over Stars
'The Sabres snapped a two-game losing streak and beat the Stars for the first time in four matchups.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice in Sabres’ 4-1 win over Stars
Eichel pots two as Sabres beat Stars
'"I was really happy not only to get our team going, but just for his sake," said Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe. "He's missed that many games and he's a really big piece to our team. He brings so much to the table when he's in our lineup so to see him get that goal for his confidence and our team confidence, you couldn't script it any better."' … [Read more...] about Eichel pots two as Sabres beat Stars
Sabres recall F O'Reilly
'O'Reilly, 30, joins the Sabres for his second recall of the season after playing four games with the team in November, averaging 10:55 of time on ice. The Toronto native is currently tied for second in the AHL with 26 assists and tied for ninth in the league with 34 points overall, including eight goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F O’Reilly