'“Same thing happened last year in this building, and the same thing’s happened a few times in the last few weeks just about blowing leads,” center Jack Eichel said. “That’s why we find ourselves out of the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Another lead goes nowhere for somber Sabres
Archives for March 6, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Eichel's ability; Falk, Ruhwedel get shots
'“Really for him the progression is, is he going to decide whether he’s going to be a 35-goal scorer or 40-goal scorer, or a guy who gets 30 goals and 50 assists?” Bylsma said. “He can be any one of those players.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel’s ability; Falk, Ruhwedel get shots
Quick hits: Penguins 4, Sabres 3
'The Penguins had to survive a video review to see if they tied it, 3-3, with 3:46 remaining. They did. Conor Sheary floated a shot to the net, and it hit the sticks of Zach Bogosian and Jake Guentzel to deflect home.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Penguins 4, Sabres 3
Sabres blow lead, lose late to Penguins
'“We played aggressive in the first and then sit back and let them take it to us in the second and third,” said Sabres center said. “It’s the tale of every game we’ve played in the last few, so nothing changes. We blew another lead.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead, lose late to Penguins
Sabres’ Justin Falk replaces injured Dmitry Kulikov
'The Sabres gave Falk, a quiet offseason addition, another contract because he consistently provided strong depth as the injuries ravaged the blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Falk replaces injured Dmitry Kulikov
Pittsburgh erases Buffalo three-goal lead, top Sabres 4-3
'The Buffalo Sabres hit another low on Sunday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Penguins, as Buffalo built a 3-0 lead in the first period which was erased en route to a 4-3 loss on the road.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh erases Buffalo three-goal lead, top Sabres 4-3
Monday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Resilient Penguins erase three-goal deficit to down Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sheary, a welcome return to the lineup, scores winner vs. Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Ron Cook: Marc-Andre Fleury savors adoring fans, win (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Delay of game penalty makes Justin Schultz sweat out final 2 minutes (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Fleury saves day in … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Fleury stands tall in relief, Penguins rally by Sabres 4-3
'Buffalo star Jack Eichel scored to extend his points streak to an NHL-best 10 games. Ryan O'Reilly scored in his third straight game and Brian Gionta picked up his 14th of the season, but the Sabres crumpled late. Anders Nilsson finished with 41 saves, but the Sabres let their flickering playoff hopes take another hit.' … [Read more...] about Fleury stands tall in relief, Penguins rally by Sabres 4-3
Penguins rally from 3-0 deficit to beat Sabres
'"We've had a few of these lately, and each one is a bigger blow to where we're at in the standings," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Penguins rally from 3-0 deficit to beat Sabres
Penguins come back to stun Sabres 4-3
'The Sabres nearly survived a third period onslaught by the home team, but a video review that went in favor of Pittsburgh changed the momentum of the game. Jake Guentzel knocked the puck out of the air and into the net, and after a lenghty video review at the league office in Toronto, it was determined that it was not a high stick. The call on the ice was confirmed to even the … [Read more...] about Penguins come back to stun Sabres 4-3
5 Observations: Penguins rally, beat Sabres 4-3
'Same story, different day.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Penguins rally, beat Sabres 4-3
Penguins score two late to rally past Sabres
'"In the first period, we got up with a good forecheck goal, a power-play goal and another offensive-zone goal," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We got up 3-0 in the game and they kind of plugged their way back in. … At that point, we had enough goals to win the game."' … [Read more...] about Penguins score two late to rally past Sabres
Sabres unable to hold onto lead in loss to Penguins
'"That's going to happen," McCabe said. "It's a world-class player making a world-class shot. That stuff happens. We get to the second period and its 3-2 going into the third that's a great spot on the road obviously.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold onto lead in loss to Penguins