'"They were hungrier," Eichel said. "They wanted it more than us."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs beat Sabres 4-2, close in on playoff spot
Archives for April 4, 2017
Sabres call up top prospect Alexander Nylander
'Alexander Nylander was selected with the eighth pick in last year's draft and has nine goals and 18 assists in 62 games with Rochester. The forward also had five goals and seven assists representing Sweden at the world junior championships to finish tied with a tournament-leading 12 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up top prospect Alexander Nylander
Quick burst guides Maple Leafs past Sabres
'It was one of the worst games of the year for the Sabres and by far their worst start of the season. Not only did Buffalo surrender three quick goals to open the game, but the Sabres were outshot 18-2 in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Quick burst guides Maple Leafs past Sabres
Sabres recall F Nylander
'In 62 games for Rochester this season, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound Nylander leads all team rookies with nine goals and 18 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Nylander
Maple Leafs dominate Sabres 4-2
'Evander Kane heads to the penalty box for retaliating. He whacks Jake Gardiner in the hands after being tripped up right in front of the referee. I am not blaming Kane for being upset and taking matters into his own hands.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs dominate Sabres 4-2
5 Observations: Maple Leafs topple Sabres 4-2
'If it wasn't for Anders Nilsson it could've very easily been 5-0 after 20 minutes. The first frame on Monday was just atrocious from start to finish.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs topple Sabres 4-2
Sabres' Nylander ready to make his debut
'The entire Nylander clan is expected in Buffalo for what's being dubbed online as #NylandervsNylander. While it's not a meaningful game as far as standings are concerned for the Sabres, the Maple Leafs are still very much in a playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander ready to make his debut
Maple Leafs win, move up to second in Atlantic
'"Guys have got to be accountable to make sure that they're ready to play. We've got to look in the mirror and these next three games make sure that we're coming to compete. Everyone has something to prove the next three games." -- Sabres captain Brian Gionta' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs win, move up to second in Atlantic
Slow start costs Sabres in loss to Maple Leafs
'"We just came out flat," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We had no intensity to the game, no push-back at all. It's disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Slow start costs Sabres in loss to Maple Leafs
Sabres recall Nylander
'Nylander (6'1", 180 lbs., 3/2/1998) was drafted by the Sabres with the eighth overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft and joins the team for the first time this season. In 62 games for the Amerks this season, the Calgary, Alberta native leads all Rochester rookies with nine goals and 18 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nylander