'Sam Reinhart notably did not see any ice time during the game, but sat on the bench dressed in uniform for all 60 minutes. Following the game, Dan Bylsma noted that Reinhart did not play as a result of violating team policy earlier in the day.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Top Sabres 3-1
Archives for March 2017
5 Observations: Blue Jackets beat Sabres 3-1
'Aside from a few turnover I've really liked Rodrigues game so far this season. I can see him playing down the middle on the Sabres fourth line next season if he continues to provide consistent two-way play.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blue Jackets beat Sabres 3-1
Blue Jackets top Sabres, alone in second place
'"We didn't play hard enough in front of him," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "He's a good goalie. If you give him sight, he's going to make a lot of saves."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets top Sabres, alone in second place
Sabres fall short against Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets
'"Honestly, I think we were the better team today," Nilsson said. "We deserved to win but Bobrovsky played great for them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short against Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets pursue Capitals, face Sabres next (AP) Preview: Sabres at Blue Jackets (NHL.com) Game Preview: Blue Jackets vs. Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres stay the course to honor their captain
'The Sabres have won two straight and four of five games to get back to even with 76 points in 76 games (32-32-12). One frustrating sticking point to their season is that they're 19-14-6 against teams currently in the playoffs -- including a stunning 8-0-2 against the trio of Ottawa, the New York Rangers and Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay the course to honor their captain
Sabres Notebook: One thousand games covered a lot of life for the Gionta family
'"The sacrifice that they make is beyond anything that you could ever imagine," Brian Gionta said Monday morning before the Buffalo Sabres earned a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers in KeyBank Center. "The long nights, missing holidays. You miss a lot of stuff and to have the support from my wife and the kids, it allows you to come the rink and be ready to play and be fresh and … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: One thousand games covered a lot of life for the Gionta family
Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Panthers 2
'Eichel and Matt Moulson each had two assists in the game. That improved Eichel to a point-a-game player for the season with 55 points in 55 games. He has 32 assists, matching his total over 81 games last year.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Panthers 2
Brian Gionta's 1,000-game milestone one for the underdog
'“For sure,’’ said Gionta, 38, the Greece native and pride of Aquinas Institute. “When you put it all together like that, 100 percent. I’ve been fortunate enough to pretty much do everything you can in the game. I’m thankful obviously for the support I’ve had from my family but also some of the people within the hockey community who believed in me, too. Without having the … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta’s 1,000-game milestone one for the underdog
Sabres reward captain Brian Gionta with win over Panthers
'“It was an emotional night,” Gionta said. “(It was) a great thing the organization did and my teammates being a part of it was pretty special. Seeing my family out there was pretty emotional. I’m just happy to get through it and have them share in the moment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward captain Brian Gionta with win over Panthers
Sabres captain Brian Gionta honored for 1,000th game
'“That’s a huge, huge honor in this league, a huge milestone and accomplishment,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said. “A thousand games in the NHL is rare.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Brian Gionta honored for 1,000th game
Gionta scores on milestone night as Sabres top Panthers
'Along with Gionta, Ryan O’Reilly, Zach Bogosian, and Marcus Foligno all scored for Buffalo (32-32-12 overall – 76 points).' … [Read more...] about Gionta scores on milestone night as Sabres top Panthers
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Panthers defenseless in 4-2 loss to Sabres; playoff hopes on life support (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Gionta scores in 1,000th game, Sabres beat Panthers 4-2
'"It was an emotional night, a great thing the organization did and my teammates being a part of it was pretty special," Gionta said. "Seeing my family out there was pretty emotional and I'm just happy to get through it have them share in the moment."' … [Read more...] about Gionta scores in 1,000th game, Sabres beat Panthers 4-2
Gionta paces Sabres in 1,000th game
'"Fitting," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "It was a special night for Brian and his family and one he richly deserved. When he scored the goal, half our benched jumped up like it was a playoff goal. Everyone was pleased to see him get the reward and in a fitting way. It was kind of a goal scorer's goal."' … [Read more...] about Gionta paces Sabres in 1,000th game