'"It's a spark for us, but it also gets their team off their game," Gionta said. "They are running around trying to avenge the hit, obviously, to a big player on their team. That's where a lot of the momentum comes from."' … [Read more...] about Laine hurt; Sabres rally in 3rd for 4-3 win over Jets
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Sabres rally past Jets, 4-3
'Buffalo's comeback began 5:12 into the third period on a breakaway goal by Foligno. Foligno's forehand deke cut Winnipeg's lead to 3-2. Girgensons hit the post shortly after the ensuing faceoff and evened the score only 26 seconds later. The forward took a pass from Matt Moulson and deposited a backhand shot from close range.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Jets, 4-3
Sabres score 4-3 comeback win over Winnipeg
'A full on line brawl breaks out at the end of the game, capped by Lehner and Dustin Byfuglien getting into it as the fight started in the Sabres' crease. Love the passion from Buffalo, especially when they held on for the late lead for the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4-3 comeback win over Winnipeg
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
'"TV timeout ended up being a good timeout for us. It really just turned the game. I think everyone listened, everyone paid attention. We weren't playing pucks in deep. When we did, it was night and day, it was what we saw in the 3rd. It's great to get rewarded after not playing so well."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
5 Observations: Sabres rally/knock off Jets 4-3
'KeyBank Center basically burst after Zemgus Girgensons tied the game. It was without question one of the Sabres best periods at home this season. After the game players said they need to build off this win, and use this as a model for the type of game they need to play moving forward.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres rally/knock off Jets 4-3
Eichel making case to be next captain
'For what it's worth, I love seeing this kind of emotion out of the teams young franchise player. The only way I would have an issue with these comments was if Eichel wasn't producing, but he's currently on a five game point streak with three goals and three assists during that span.' … [Read more...] about Eichel making case to be next captain
Patrik Laine injured in Jets loss to Sabres
'"It has the feel of a turnaround game," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We needed that in the game and we got it, but it's also a big comeback for the boys. It's a big way to respond in the third period and we left it all out there. We played hard in the third period and came all the way back to get the win. It feels like a big game for us."' … [Read more...] about Patrik Laine injured in Jets loss to Sabres
Sabres rally back for third-period win over Jets
' "That's got to be our call and our cry. We've got to be, all of us, we've all got to be tired of not winning hockey games … This is kind of the way it was for us coming out in the third, we can't accept not winning hockey games here and the guys came out in the third and answered the bell."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally back for third-period win over Jets
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up blank in Toronto with 5-0 loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sparks stops 24 as Marlies blank Americans (CP) Amerks win streak halted in 5-0 loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Shutout Amerks (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres find success on power play, frustration on penalty kill
'The power play is clicking at 22.6 percent with 28 goals. The penalty kill, however, is dead last, successful only 74.6 percent of the time, giving up a total of 29 goals while shorthanded 114 times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find success on power play, frustration on penalty kill
Sabres Notebook: Team USA veterans celebrate victory
'"It’s something really special," said Jake McCabe who won gold with Team USA in 2013. "I think the world juniors is becoming a bigger thing, especially in the States. I mean obviously in Canada it’s a massive thing but seeing the reaction on social media from people that aren’t necessarily tuned in to the world juniors is big. Dramatic games like that I think are going to help … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Team USA veterans celebrate victory
Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson impressive in limited action
'Five years ago, the 6-foot-6, 229-pound Nilsson was a raw youngster shuttling between the AHL and New York. By 2014, with his progress stalling – “I kind of didn’t develop the way I wanted to,” he said – Nilsson jetted to the KHL, where he played 58 total games for Ak Bars Kazan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson impressive in limited action
Jack Eichel knows Sabres lost precious point
'“I think that’s the problem, you’re satisfied with three points, that’s not good enough,” he said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “You have a chance to get four points, you should’ve gotten four. For us to sit here and say, ‘Oh, we played two of the best teams in the league. We got three out of four.’ Well, no, that’s not good enough. We should’ve beat them. That’s all … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel knows Sabres lost precious point
Saturday's Winnipeg Coverage
Tonight's Game (Winnipeg Free Press) Five keys to Jets vs. Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets ride high-octane offense into matinee vs. Sabres (AP) Preview: Jets at Sabres (NHL.com) Game Day: Jets visit Sabres to close out road trip (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Ennis practicing; Carrier still sick
'"He has done some skating back here," Bylsma said following practice. "He skated this morning on his own and then joined us for what's essentially a morning skate type of practice at 1 o'clock. We should be seeing him in practice now going forward."' … [Read more...] about Ennis practicing; Carrier still sick