'“Hopefully, it’s the last time I had to rehab it,” Kulikov said in Bridgestone Arena. “At this point, it feels better than it ever did at any point of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kulikov back; McCabe, Gorges out awhile
Archives for January 2017
Quick hits: Sabres 5, Predators 4 (OT)
'The Sabres have three straight wins for the first time since Nov. 1. They improved to 4-1 in their last five games and 9-3-2 against Western Conference opponents.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 5, Predators 4 (OT)
Sabres complete comeback vs. Nashville, 5-4
'Eichel went coast-to-coach in the extra period and beat Juuse Saros (32 saves) with a shot from the slot for the game winner and his second goal of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres complete comeback vs. Nashville, 5-4
Wednesday's Nashville Coverage
Buffalo ends Predators' win streak in overtime (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Preds blow lead in 5-4 OT loss against Sabres (WKRN-TV) Preds Lose Lead, Fall to Sabres in Overtime (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Nashville Coverage
Eichel's overtime winner lifts Sabres over Predators 5-4
'"I was just trying to build some speed and attack them," Eichel said. "I noticed that I had a forward playing (defense) back there so I just tried to use my speed and go after him and obviously try and get a shot on. He's a really athletic goaltender and he makes it hard on you, so I'm just trying to move him a little bit and get it up."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s overtime winner lifts Sabres over Predators 5-4
Eichel's OT goal nets Sabres third straight win
'"It was kind of a cluster off the faceoff and the puck was bouncing around. I just took a whack at the puck," Okposo said. "I still don't know how it went in."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT goal nets Sabres third straight win
Eichel Sends Sabres to 5-4 OT Win
'Eichel's winner came about halfway through overtime, a gorgeous coast-to-coast dash that ended with a filthy wrister in the top corner of the Nashville net for the 5-4 Sabres win.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Sends Sabres to 5-4 OT Win
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Predators
'"What a game. Gotta give the guys a lot of credit today. We stuck with it and this is a great feeling. It was a long time ago that I got a win when I let in 3 or 4 goals. I kind of like it better."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Predators
5 Observations: Sabres top Predators 5-4 in OT
'Major props to the Sabres for coming back and getting the win. This may be their most impressive win of the season. No, that doesn't mean it was their best game by any stretch, but to score two late goals and tie things up late like they did, then win in overtime, that is really impressive.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Predators 5-4 in OT
Jack Eichel propels Sabres past Predators
'"It's great to see the way we played," Eichel said. "We stuck with it for 60 minutes. We got down two goals on the road against a really good hockey team and were able to find a way to get it to overtime and win it. It says a lot about the resiliency of this team. It's nice to be a part of games like that."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel propels Sabres past Predators
Eichel's winner gives Sabres 3rd-straight OT victory
'"It kind of felt like in the early part of the season, if they got one or if they got two, we didn't feel that great mentally. Now it's kind of reversed a little bit. We know we can score. We know we can go and dominate a couple of shifts. It's a great feeling."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s winner gives Sabres 3rd-straight OT victory
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Ullmark makes mark as ironman in net (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres hit the road feeling good after OT wins
'“Over the past month, we’ve had opportunities to win some big games to catch teams and get back into the mix,” Bylsma said Monday. “With these last two wins and the four points in 32 hours, we get within three, four, five points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit the road feeling good after OT wins
Sabres Notebook: Parents join trip; Preds rolling
'“She’s liked the camaraderie of meeting other parents,” Ennis said. “My parents were always social. They enjoyed tournaments when I was a kid. Hanging out with parents, they made a lot of friends that we still have today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Parents join trip; Preds rolling
Depleted Sabres defense thrives
'The Sabres usually balance their pairs with a lefty and righty. But injuries to three lefties – Josh Gorges, Dmitry Kulikov and Jake McCabe – forced them to use the odd defense lineup against the Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Depleted Sabres defense thrives