'There have been good moments in other Octobers too. But you throw in Thursday's loss and the Sabres are 11-30-5 in October since 2013. Since 2010, they're 20-41-7. And none of that includes the 3-6-1 start to the 2013 lockout season, which opened on Jan. 20.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Plenty to see, even if it was another October loss
Archives for October 2017
Sabres Notebook: New season brings same troubles to Lehner in the shootout
'"I didn't stop it. It hit the post," Lehner immediately corrected. "You know it's no secret. I struggled last year with it. I'm trying to move forward. It takes some guts to get out of this hole in the shootouts but you know what, I can't pout about it. I'm working on it and obviously it's not working yet, but hopefully it will come.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: New season brings same troubles to Lehner in the shootout
The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 2 (SO)
'Happy return: Aside from the expected roar for Jack Eichel, Pominville received the loudest ovation during pregame introductions. He gave the fans more reasons to cheer with the first goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 2 (SO)
Bills' LeSean McCoy, Kyle Williams spotted at Sabres season opener
'Shady especially got into it, leaving one fan wondering if he was working on a new touchdown dance as he celebrated the Sabres' second goal of the game.' … [Read more...] about Bills’ LeSean McCoy, Kyle Williams spotted at Sabres season opener
Jason Pominville stars in Sabres’ loss to Canadiens
'But like so many times in recent seasons, the Sabres frittered away a third-period lead – “We just let our foot off the gas,” Eichel said – allowing Phillip Danault to score weak short-handed wraparound goal.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville stars in Sabres’ loss to Canadiens
Sabres want to spread leadership around
'With no captain, three players can wear the ‘A’ each game, so Housley plans to alternate. Bogosian (lower body) was scratched Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to spread leadership around
Pominville scores twice as Sabres opener season with a shootout loss to Habs, 3-2
'Before the end of the frame, the Sabres had a chance to score on a five-on-three advantaged but failed to do so. That miss came back to bite the Sabres as Danault scored a shorthanded goal as Eichel took a shot in the offensive zone which was blocked and Danault eventually corralled the puck, streaked down toward the Sabres end, and beat Robin Lehenr (38 saves) on a wrap … [Read more...] about Pominville scores twice as Sabres opener season with a shootout loss to Habs, 3-2
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Jonathan Drouin, Canadiens start season on a winning note in shootout (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: Drouin and Price steal the show in season opener (Montreal Gazette) The magic of Drouin (Journal de Montreal) "A Lucky Goal" -Robin Lehner (Journal de Montreal) Happy reunion for Pominville (Journal de Montreal) Pacioretty gives a rating of A to Mete (Journal de … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Drouin scores to seal Canadiens 3-2 shootout win over Sabres
'Jason Pominville scored twice in his first game back with Buffalo since being reacquired in a trade with Minnesota in June. Robin Lehner stopped 38 shots and the Sabres earned one point in Phil Housley’s debut as coach.' … [Read more...] about Drouin scores to seal Canadiens 3-2 shootout win over Sabres
Canadiens beat Sabres on Drouin's shootout goal
'"Unfortunately for sure," Pominville said. "I think we had a good effort. We can build off that for sure. If we have this type of effort every night, we'll give ourselves a good chance to win." ' … [Read more...] about Canadiens beat Sabres on Drouin’s shootout goal
Canadiens down Sabres 3-2 in shootout
'A weak goal that Robin Lehner would want to have back has tied the game at two. Philip Danault is able to sneak from below the goal line and slide the puck under Lehner and into the net short handed. I need my goaltender to stop the chance and push the puck away from the net. Instead, it is a tie game. 2-2 tie.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens down Sabres 3-2 in shootout
The Sabres will have four alternate captains
'“There’s a lot of good leaders in that team and we’re going to rely on all of them to be a part of it.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres will have four alternate captains
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"I think our guys did a terrific job... We out-shot a team, we out-chanced a team, we just didn't beat them on the scoreboard. But, I really liked the effort from our guys, you can see things were coming together, we took a step forward tonight. We don't like the result, obviously, but I think we can take a lot of things from this game moving forward in the future here, … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
2017-18 Sabres: Five bold predictions
'Sabres will contend, but just miss out on the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about 2017-18 Sabres: Five bold predictions
5 Observations: Canadiens top Sabres 3-2 in SO
'Not bad, but let's not kid ourselves, the second goal was really bad. Lehner was otherwise solid, but thay's a goal he can't let in.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Canadiens top Sabres 3-2 in SO