Canucks Game Day: Miller missing out on Buffalo homecoming (Vancouver Province) Sabres, Canucks fighting to stay with playoff contenders (AP) 5 Minute Abbs: Canucks at Sabres (TSN) Preview: Canucks at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Archives for February 12, 2017
Sabres' Kane shines in 'Hockey Night' spotlight
'“Health-wise this is probably the best I’ve felt in the last number of years in terms of staying healthy, having some games and getting in a groove,” Kane said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane shines in ‘Hockey Night’ spotlight
Mike Harrington: For one period at least, Sabres put troubles against East aside
'But now all of a sudden you're talking two wins in three games, a visit from the Canucks Sunday night and a critical trip to Ottawa Tuesday. Now all of a sudden, the Sabres are only five points back of Toronto for a wild-card when it could have been nine.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For one period at least, Sabres put troubles against East aside
Sabres Notebook: Babcock mourns; Ryan Miller won't play
'The Sabres will host the Vancouver Canucks at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, with both teams finishing a back-to-back. Miller made 26 saves Saturday in a 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. Canucks coach Willie Desjardins said Miller and Jacob Markstrom would split the crease this weekend, which puts Markstrom in line to face the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Babcock mourns; Ryan Miller won’t play
Quick hits: Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 1
'The Sabres have allowed at least 40 shots in three straight games.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 1
Inside the Sabres: When injured players skate, it's Miller time
'Dennis Miller, in charge of rehab and development in Buffalo’s performance department, skates with players as they return to health. The Sabres have praised his work and ingenuity, but the 47-year-old Buffalo native has a trait he likes better. “My best skill is running my mouth,” Miller said with a grin.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: When injured players skate, it’s Miller time
Evander Kane helps push Sabres past Maple Leafs
'Kane has 18 goals in his last 32 games, 17 at even strength. Remember, Kane broke four ribs opening night and struggled after returning. He didn’t score until Dec. 3, his 13th appearance.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane helps push Sabres past Maple Leafs
Toronto debut special for Sabres rookie Evan Rodrigues
'“Watching ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ growing up, now playing, it’ll be a cool feeling,” Rodrigues said. “But I’m trying not to think about it too much and just prepare like any other game.”' … [Read more...] about Toronto debut special for Sabres rookie Evan Rodrigues
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Veterans come up small as Leafs fall to Sabres (Toronto Sun) JVR comes a long way (Toronto Sun) Sabres take down Leafs with first-period flurry (Toronto Star) Leafs miss another wake-up call in loss to Sabres (Toronto Star) Slow start dooms Maple Leafs once again vs. Sabres (TSN) Maple Leafs relying too heavily on skill during rough patch (Sportsnet) Five Takeaways - … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Eichel has three assists as Sabres hand Maple Leafs sixth loss in eight games
'Often they were just outworked in their own zone and careless with the puck, the Sabres winning the lion's share of battles and races. Toronto actually outshot Buffalo 13-10, but it was the visitors who drew the bulk of quality chances.' … [Read more...] about Eichel has three assists as Sabres hand Maple Leafs sixth loss in eight games
Kane's two goals power Sabres past Maple Leafs
'Kane scored his second goal of the game and 18th of the season at 18:02 of the first. Eichel earned his third assist of the game. The Sabres led 3-0 after the first period despite being outshot 13-10.' … [Read more...] about Kane’s two goals power Sabres past Maple Leafs
Sabres recall F Rodrigues
'This is the third recall of the season for the 23-year-old Rodrigues, who currently ranks third for Rochester with 18 assists and fifth with 27 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Rodrigues
Kane, Eichel Propel Sabres to 3-1 Win
'With 43 saves tonight, Robin Lehner has 37 or more saves in each of his 5 February starts.' … [Read more...] about Kane, Eichel Propel Sabres to 3-1 Win
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Leafs
'"We had a two-goal lead last time in this building. We want to extend leads. When we were up 3-0, we were talking, let's get the 4th, let's get the 5th. Let's really take it to them because there's no rule for scoring too many goals in this league."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Leafs
5 Observations: Sabres take down Maple Leafs 3-1
'Eventually, you'd imagine he'll slow down, but after Saturday's game, Kane is on pace to finish the season with 29 goals in 71 games.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Maple Leafs 3-1