'"We're happy with where we're at," said Sam Reinhart, who had a goal and two assists. "We know it's a long road to get back to where we want to be. ... Tonight was another step in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Kane caps second-period surge; Sabres beat Flyers 4-1
Archives for January 2017
Reinhart, Sabres overpower reeling Flyers
'"It's been a while since we've had that feeling where you're in your last 10 minutes and you kind of know you've outworked this team and you're going to win," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "It's kind of a good feeling to have. That's what we need more of."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Sabres overpower reeling Flyers
Sabres dump Flyers 4-1
'Eichel has been a man possessed this period. He has helped with the offense, and just now tries to drive to the net to draw a power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dump Flyers 4-1
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers
'"Our team game has been improving a lot since last time we played them. Even though we had a three-goal goal lead heading into the 3rd, we talked about it in the 2nd intermission saying we can't get back on our heels. Just need to push for the next goal and get the puck deep. I think we did a pretty good job of doing that."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers
5 Observations: Sabres top Flyers 4-1
'Once again Nilsson proved that he deserves more games from here on out. I’m not ready to say he needs to be the starter — but I think Nilsson and Robin Lehner should at the very least be splitting games.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Flyers 4-1
Eichel makes more sense for ASG than Okposo
'Think about every other N.H.L. city and their fan-bases -- I'd bet they'd rather watch Eichel than Okposo. That's not meant to be a knock on Okposo, he's a very good hockey player, but Jack Eichel has the skill and potential to become an *elite* player in the league, and those are the guys who should be playing in this game.' … [Read more...] about Eichel makes more sense for ASG than Okposo
Anders Nilsson, Sabres stifle Flyers
'"We know it's a long road to get back to where we want to be," Reinhart said. "We're taking it one game at a time, and tonight was another step in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Anders Nilsson, Sabres stifle Flyers
Reinhart tallies 3 points in win over Flyers
'With the win, the Sabres have earned seven of eight available points in their last four games. The game proved to be the 60-minute effort they've been looking for on home ice; whereas they needed three third-period goals to beat Winnipeg on Saturday, they competed out of the gate and built their lead in the second period of this game.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart tallies 3 points in win over Flyers
Sabres recall Ullmark for Tuesday's game
'Ullmark (6'4", 221 lbs., 7/31/1993) joins the team for his third recall of 2016-17 but has yet to appear in an NHL game this season. With 28 appearances for the Americans this season, the Lugnvik, Sweden native has already matched the total from his rookie AHL season in 2015-16. He has posted a 14-13-1 record and .906 save percentage so far in his second North American … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ullmark for Tuesday’s game
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks open 2017 with four out of a possible six points (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Confident Reinhart ready to roll alongside Eichel
'Eichel will likely center for Reinhart and left wing Marcus Foligno on Tuesday when Buffalo hosts Philadelphia. The No. 2 picks were a match made in Hockey Heaven last season, but they couldn’t rekindle the magic when Eichel returned from his preseason ankle injury. They combined for no goals and two assists in four games before Bylsma juggled the lines Dec. 13.' … [Read more...] about Confident Reinhart ready to roll alongside Eichel
Sabres Notebook: Ennis close to returning; Kulikov still out
'Ennis alternated with William Carrier as the left winger for center Ryan O’Reilly and right wing Kyle Okposo. Ennis is a three-time 20-goal scorer, so a return could further boost the Sabres’ burgeoning offense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ennis close to returning; Kulikov still out
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons scoring goals, finding confidence
'“It’s definitely been the best I’ve played in a while,” said Girgensons, who has three goals in the last seven games, as many as he had scored in the previous 38. “I feel pretty confident. I feel like I have my full energy. I just feel good out there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons scoring goals, finding confidence
Sabres’ Tyler Ennis tests groin injury
'“We’re getting close, just need a few more sessions like that,” Ennis said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis tests groin injury
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres looking to take advantage of reeling Flyers (AP) Flyers-Sabres 5 things: Trying to solve the road woes (CSN Philadelphia) Preview: Flyers at Sabres (NHL.com) 5 things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage