'"We need to go back to back to back to back to back to back," Kane said. "That's where we're at right now at this point of the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres grind out first February winning streak
Archives for February 17, 2017
Sabres Notebook: O'Reilly gets on board against former team
'"We see them soon," O'Reilly noted as the Sabres play in Colorado Feb. 25 "so hopefully I can score, but anytime you get on the board it's always good. Just that feeling of contributing and making an impact on the game is important whether it’s against that team or any other team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: O’Reilly gets on board against former team
Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Avalanche 0
'The Sabres held off the Colorado Avalanche, 2-0, before 18,335 in KeyBank to win two games in a row for the first time this month. Sam Reinhart's power-play goal in the first minute of the second gave Buffalo the only offense it would need and Robin Lehner made it stand up for his second shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Avalanche 0
Inside the Sabres: Reliving the Senators brawl, 10 years later
'It’s been 10 years since Buffalo and Ottawa dropped the gloves downtown, but the game on Feb. 22, 2007, is fresh in the minds of those who took part.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Reliving the Senators brawl, 10 years later
Sabres buckle down, beat Avalanche
'“It got a little scary,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I think we had a good run of possession. We had a post here, a bounce there that didn’t go our way. After the first period, we’re talking about staying with it, staying with it, (the) game plan.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres buckle down, beat Avalanche
Sabres notes: Avalanche NHL’s worst
'The Avalanche had 82 points last season and didn’t lose any of its best players. This season, the once-proud franchise has become a tomato can.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Avalanche NHL’s worst
Lehner shuts out Avs, Sabres win 2-0
'In the third period, Buffalo played a more defensive game, allowing Colorado to notch a game-high 12 shots. Despite that, Kane notched his insurance goal for Buffalo with five minutes remaining when he cut to the front of goal and beat Pickard five-hole on the rush as Buffalo took the 2-0 win.' … [Read more...] about Lehner shuts out Avs, Sabres win 2-0
Ryan O’Reilly on facing his former Avalanche teammates
'“Coming in here, I got a fantastic contract that helped, but I think it’s a great city to play in,” O’Reilly said. “It’s a great hockey town. It’s a good group of guys in here. I think I’m seen a little bit more as a leader and a go-to guy, which at Colorado I might not have been.”' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly on facing his former Avalanche teammates
Friday's Colorado Coverage
An army of NHL scouts attends Avalanche’s loss at Buffalo (Denver Post) Ryan O’Reilly on facing his former Avalanche teammates (Denver Post) Avalanche fall 2-0 in Buffalo for fifth consecutive loss (BSN Denver) Penalties Kill Colorado's Momentum (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Colorado Coverage
Reinhart, Kane score; Lehner perfect as Sabres beat Avs 2-0
'"That was our best game in a while at limiting their time in the offensive zone, breaking the puck out as quick as possible, and keeping it down there," Reinhart said.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Kane score; Lehner perfect as Sabres beat Avs 2-0
Sabres pull out shutout win over Avalanche
'Kane's goal was his fifth in his past five games and came on a spectacular one-man effort. The power forward sped down the right wing before cutting inside, skating past two Colorado players in the process. Kane ripped a hard wrist shot between Calvin Pickard's legs for his 19th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pull out shutout win over Avalanche
Sabres shut out Colorado 2-0
'There has not been a whole heck of a lot to cheer about this period, or this game for that matter. Evander Kane may just have put this one out of reach by doing it all by himself in the offensive zone. 2-0 BUF.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out Colorado 2-0
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
'"They came out hard the first minute, minute and a half...didn't have much for the rest of the period. Then we took over. We made a big push in the 2nd, even in the 3rd. We hit a couple of posts, missed a couple of open nets. We could have put it away earlier, I think it was bouncing in the wrong direction for us a little bit."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
5 Observations: Sabres shutout Avalanche 2-0
'With the trade deadline less than two weeks away speculation about moving Kane will run rampant -- but I don't think the Sabres should send him anywhere. Kane is doing exactly what he was brought here to do -- score goals.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres shutout Avalanche 2-0
Potential assets for the Sabres as they approach trade deadline -- #4 Girgensons & Foligno
'After last season Girgensons (and Foligno) signed one-year 'prove it' deals, and so far this season Girgensons hasn't been much better than he was last year (71GP, 7G, 11A).' … [Read more...] about Potential assets for the Sabres as they approach trade deadline — #4 Girgensons & Foligno