Blue Jackets may shake up lineup vs. Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Blue Jackets preview (NHL.com) Preview: Jackets face Sabres in nationally televised game (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Archives for October 25, 2017
Lehner's numbers improve, but Sabres goalie more impressed by team's smarts
'"As I said from Day One, I think we have a great game plan," Lehner said in KeyBank Center. "We've just got to do it. We got it deep. We flipped pucks out when we were in doubt. We didn't force plays."' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s numbers improve, but Sabres goalie more impressed by team’s smarts
Mike Harrington: Antipin scratches surface of his ability
'"You never want to sit out as a player," coach Phil Housley said prior to Tuesday's 1-0 win over Detroit. "There's a lot of pride that goes into that, that you want to be part of the team and contribute. But sometimes when you take a step back, you can realize what you're not doing before you can take a step forward."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Antipin scratches surface of his ability
Sabres Notebook: Pouliot working to get the good bounces
'"Yeah, that's good," Pouliot said. "Because personally, for me, I need to shoot the puck more and I did last game. It doesn't matter where the shot comes from. I think we get chances off of them so it went well. My linemates were great. It made my game a lot easier and hopefully things keep going that way."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pouliot working to get the good bounces
The Wraparound: Sabres 1, Red Wings 0
'Buffalo improved to 3-5-2, including 3-1-1 in its last five games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 1, Red Wings 0
Sabres, goalie Robin Lehner shut out Red Wings for first home win
'“We played the right way,” Lehner said following the sixth shutout of his 174-game career. “We’ve got to keep learning what makes us successful. I think the first 10 minutes of the game we went back and played like we did before. …' … [Read more...] about Sabres, goalie Robin Lehner shut out Red Wings for first home win
Sabres’ Jordan Nolan beat odds to reach 300 NHL games
'“He’s mentally strong, he’s prepared, he approaches the game the right way,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “I really like the physicality he brought (Saturday) against Boston, he was finishing his checks. You might not see it, but when you watch it on film, those things add up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Nolan beat odds to reach 300 NHL games
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings winless in five after shutout loss to Sabres (Detroit News) New Wing Wilson uses road trip for bonding (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings come up short vs. Sabres despite Howard's big saves (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings lament lack of offense, look forward to Athanasiou's return (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings' Andreas Athanasiou has … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Pouliot, Lehner lead Sabres to 1-0 win over Red Wings
'“It’s huge,” he said. “Well, in Boston maybe the first period and the second wasn’t our best, but we battled back and played the way we were supposed to play and we came back. Tonight we were good right off the bat. I think the first few minutes weren’t there, but we took responsibility, we played hard, we back-checked. We played the way we wanted to play and it shows in the … [Read more...] about Pouliot, Lehner lead Sabres to 1-0 win over Red Wings
Sabres carve out first home win
'"It's great," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "This team's been through a lot. They've had some tough starts they've had to battle through, but they've now found a way to win a tight game, which is really important. I think that's really going to help their confidence being in that situation again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres carve out first home win
One goal enough for Sabres in 1-0 win over Detroit
'Benoit Pouliot's second goal in as many games for the Sabres helped the team win 1-0 over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at Keybank Center. Robin Lehner also made 32 saves for the shutout to help Buffalo win their first home game, and second in a row a row overall.' … [Read more...] about One goal enough for Sabres in 1-0 win over Detroit
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
'"I think we played a good game. I think we played the right way, and we've got to keep learning what makes us successful. I think the first 10 minutes of the game, we went back and played like we did before... started forcing pucks up the middle, and they kept turning around. But then after the middle mark of the first period, we started getting it deep, started getting zone … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
5 Observations: Sabres blank Red Wings 1-0, win first game at home
'All night Lehner seemed comfortable, putting together his best 60 minutes of the young season. After the game he was asked if putting up impressive numbers helps his confidence. He joked it doesn't matter because "even when I have good numbers it doesn't matter anyways."' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres blank Red Wings 1-0, win first game at home
Sabres shut out Red Wings, pick up first victory at home
'Robin Leher was impressive in net for Buffalo, facing 32 shots in the shut out, it is the sixth of his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out Red Wings, pick up first victory at home
Fraudulent Sabres merchandise website shut down
'The website, hockeysabresshop.com, passed itself off as “the official online store of the Buffalo Sabres”. The BBB reached out to the owners of the site several times during the investigation, asking for more information about the company.' … [Read more...] about Fraudulent Sabres merchandise website shut down