'"Maybe we just thought the game was over before it was over," left wing Benoit Pouliot said. "We got a little bit lazy, and they capitalized, but we came out with the two points."' … [Read more...] about Another lesson for Sabres, though this one comes in needed victory
Archives for November 3, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Baptiste expects more from himself; travel changes under Housley
'"I wasn’t working hard enough in my own end," Baptiste said in Gila River Arena. "I was too worried about scoring and getting points and contributing offensively. I got away from playing hard, playing fast."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Baptiste expects more from himself; travel changes under Housley
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Coyotes 4
'Buffalo had a 5-1 lead before a late rally by the Coyotes made it a nail-biter.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Coyotes 4
Friday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet laments 'comedy of errors' in 5-4 loss to Sabres (Arizona Republic) Coyotes’ Raanta says he reported to training camp in shape, healthy (KMVP-FM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 'Yotes Notes: Raanta Returns to Net After Lengthy Absence (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Arizona Coverage
Pouliot scores twice, Sabres beat Coyotes 5-4
'Kyle Okposo had a goal and an assist to help the Sabres build a four-goal lead in the third period in a battle of the worst teams from each conference.' … [Read more...] about Pouliot scores twice, Sabres beat Coyotes 5-4
Sabres keep Coyotes winless at home
'"It was like pond hockey out there, there were a lot of high-end chances both ways," Lehner said. "But we didn't panic, and we got a big win. That's what I liked, I didn't feel like we were panicking even though they scored a couple back-to-back there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Coyotes winless at home
Sabres stave off late Coyote attack, win in desert by score of 5-4
'Arizona brought the house in the final two minutes, emptying their net and going for broke in an effort to even up the score. With :52 to play in regulation, Christian Dvorak let loose a wrist shot from the blue line through traffic that found the back of the net, and seemingly in the blink of an eye, what was once a four goal lead had been trimmed to a mere one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stave off late Coyote attack, win in desert by score of 5-4
From the locker room: Sabres-Coyotes
'"We just gotta keep playing...you have a 5-1 lead, like, you just have to play smart, and you know, keep mojng your feet, keep making plays, and we just got on our heels, and you know a team's gonna come make a push, and if they score a goal you have to still get on your toes and just keep playing the right way, and you know we'll learn that as we go."' … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Coyotes
5 Observations: Sabres take down Coyotes 5-4
'When you have that big of a lead you need to play smart. The Sabres did the complete opposite. Luckily for the blue and gold, Robin Lehner was solid.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Coyotes 5-4
Pouliot scores twice, Sabres hold off Coyotes
'"We got away from what made us successful and we almost shot ourselves in the foot," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Obviously, we'll take the win."' … [Read more...] about Pouliot scores twice, Sabres hold off Coyotes
Sabres survive comeback attempt, hold onto win in Arizona
'"It was a big win for us, but still a few things we've got to work on," goalie Robin Lehner said. "A lot of open chances, a bunch of breakaways. It's something we've got to work on. But we've got to build off this win. I thought we did a lot of good things offensively."' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive comeback attempt, hold onto win in Arizona