'"We have a 1-3-1 power play, we have [Rasmus Ristolainen] in the middle of the ice and Jack [Eichel] and Ryan on the flanks," the Sabres coach said. "You feel like he's the quarterback, the distributor of the puck even though he's not on the top. He adds that for us. Distribution of the puck, it's much different when he's not there."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s return adds new dynamic to power play
Archives for January 2017
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
O’Reilly’s goal sends Amerks to shootout win (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks Schneider, Ullmark to play in AHL All-Star Classic (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Shootout again bites Syracuse Crunch in loss to Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks outlast Crunch in shootout to win third straight (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Crunch rally back but … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
No sweet finish to trip as Kane stuns Sabres in OT
'Artem Anisimov scored with 2:04 left to tie the game and South Buffalo native Patrick Kane banged home a Jonathan Toews rebound after 56 seconds of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the shellshocked Sabres.' … [Read more...] about No sweet finish to trip as Kane stuns Sabres in OT
Justin Bailey's first Sabres goal looked a lot like his first ever
'Justin Bailey's first NHL goal was 12 games and a lifetime of dreams in coming. And when the moment finally happened Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden, it bore an eerie resemblance to a first from his hockey youth.' … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey’s first Sabres goal looked a lot like his first ever
Sabres Notebook: Foligno awed by streak of brother's Blue Jackets
'"It's tough to put wins together in this league. You start getting to even about six in a row and it's a lot," Foligno said prior to Thursday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. "But a lot of teams are going to 8-10-12 wins. It's something that gives us some hope."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Foligno awed by streak of brother’s Blue Jackets
Quick Hits: Blackhawks 4, Sabres 3 (OT)
'The Sabres suffered their 10th straight loss to the Hawks and have dropped seven straight here since 2007.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Blackhawks 4, Sabres 3 (OT)
Friday's Chicago Coverage
Patrick Kane ignored coach in scoring game winner in Blackhawks' OT victory (Chicago Tribune) Thursday's recap: Blackhawks 4, Sabres 3 (OT) (Chicago Tribune) Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune) Anisimov, Kane lead Blackhawks to comeback victory (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks back on winning track after 4-3 OT victory (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Kempny's game is looking up … [Read more...] about Friday’s Chicago Coverage
Kane, Blackhawks beat Sabres 4-3 in overtime
'"Too many overtime losses this year," Eichel said. "It's painful."' … [Read more...] about Kane, Blackhawks beat Sabres 4-3 in overtime
Buffalo C Ryan O'Reilly returns after appendectomy
'O'Reilly has seven goals and 11 assists in 27 games. He missed four consecutive games after the operation.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo C Ryan O’Reilly returns after appendectomy
Kane's OT goal lifts Blackhawks over Sabres
'"It's just tough," said Eichel, who led the Sabres with five shots on goal. "I think we all really wanted that second point. I think it's almost been the tale of our season. We get to these situations, and we're not able to put a stamp on the game. That's why we find ourselves out of the playoffs and kind of far back. It's disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Kane’s OT goal lifts Blackhawks over Sabres
Blackhawks Trip Up Sabres 4-3 in OT
'Jack Eichel added a power play goal of his own at 1:10 of the 3rd, a rocket one-timer off a backhand feed from Ryan O'Reilly, for the 3-2 Sabres lead.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Trip Up Sabres 4-3 in OT
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blackhawks
'"You have a chance to steal 4 points on a road trip against two very, very good teams. We get 3, but the 4th is there. They add up. It's definitely a tough one. We wouln't even be in the situation to have an opportunity to win the game if it wasn't for our goalie."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blackhawks
5 Observations: Blackhawks top Sabres in OT 4-3
'Don't get me wrong -- the Blackhawks were the better team -- but when you have a lead in the third period you have to protect it.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blackhawks top Sabres in OT 4-3
Pump the brakes on Sam Reinhart criticism
'Reinhart, in only his second full season, has 23 points in 37 games. Not great -- but his production has more than doubled since roommate and fellow second-overall pick Jack Eichel returned to the lineup. Coincidence? Probably not.' … [Read more...] about Pump the brakes on Sam Reinhart criticism
Patrick Kane scores in OT, Blackhawks rally for win
'"That was my childhood, right?" said Kane, who scored off the rebound of a shot by Jonathan Toews. "Growing up going to Sabres games, sometimes you sit back and think it's surreal that you're actually playing against them. But it's always fun to play them, and I think we've had a pretty good record against them here at home. It was good to win here."' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane scores in OT, Blackhawks rally for win