'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
Archives for October 2017
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
Lehner, Sabres hand Red Wings fifth straight loss
'"It's a compliment to him that he comes back and plays a really strong game at home," Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Lehner, who allowed four goals in a 5-4 overtime win at the Boston Bruins on Saturday. "He made some really big saves at the right time for us. When we did give up opportunities, it was maybe a little bit of puck management. It's really strong; it's going to … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres hand Red Wings fifth straight loss
Lehner earns shutout, Sabres keep it simple in win over Wings
'"It means that we followed the game plan," Lehner said. "As I've said from day one, I think we have the right game plan. We've just got to do it. We got it deep, we flipped pucks out, we didn't force plays, and look at that third period."' … [Read more...] about Lehner earns shutout, Sabres keep it simple in win over Wings
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Like the Sabres, Amerks struggling early (WGR-AM) Amerks recall Devante Stephens from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Scandella determined to help make Sabres a consistent winner
'"We have to come back and have a great game at home," Scandella said. "We haven't had a great game at home yet and haven't gotten to win at home yet, so I feel like there's got to be a lot of pride in this dressing room to go get a win for our fans."' … [Read more...] about Scandella determined to help make Sabres a consistent winner
Sabres Notebook: Power play gets talk, tweaks; Okposo returns to top line; NBCSN games
'"Better, quick puck movement," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "We're holding onto it, which is giving other teams on the penalty kill an opportunity to get in position. We have to move the puck quicker whether it's low to high or it's high to low. It's got to be done quicker.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Power play gets talk, tweaks; Okposo returns to top line; NBCSN games
Goalies Robin Lehner, Chad Johnson playing ‘great’ despite Sabres’ struggles
'“They’ve given us a chance to win, and even saying that, we’ve been chasing some games, they’ve kept it at a good number where we’ve been able to get back in the game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said of his goalies Monday. “They’ve been providing us great goaltending.' … [Read more...] about Goalies Robin Lehner, Chad Johnson playing ‘great’ despite Sabres’ struggles
Sabres sign Cliff Pu to entry-level contract
'Pu looked impressive during NHL training camp last month, earning two exhibition appearances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cliff Pu to entry-level contract
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo responds to benching
'“Kyle was fantastic, moving his feet, winning a lot of puck battles,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “He had chance to win the game there at the end, just finding a way to get involved. He might not have been on the score sheet, but certainly his game went to another level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo responds to benching
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings 5 things: Turnaround must happen on the road (Ann Arbor News) Sabres look to keep momentum against Red Wings (The Sports Xchange) Red Wings at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Notes: Red Wings hope to bounce back against Sabres (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres sign 2016 3rd-round pick Cliff Pu to 3-year contract
'Pu was selected by the Sabres in the third round of the 2016 draft. He is currently playing his fourth season in the Ontario Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2016 3rd-round pick Cliff Pu to 3-year contract