'But in a game that saw them get outshot, 51-28, the Sabres blew two major chances to win: Jack Eichel was stopped by Corey Crawford on a penalty shot with 3:29 left in OT and, worse yet, Buffalo gave up Tommy Wingels' short-handed goal with 3:22 to go in regulation when a power-play goal would have almost certainly wrapped up a stunning victory to snap an 11-game losing streak … [Read more...] about After OT crusher, Eichel frets over Sabres’ inability to win for Lehner
Archives for December 9, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Franson parlays PTO deal to Hawks' first pair
'"It's not a comfortable feeling after playing many contracts out in other types of status and then going into the summer that way," Franson said in United Center. "I thought I could do well here and carve a role out and it's been growing into that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Franson parlays PTO deal to Hawks’ first pair
The Wraparound: Blackhawks 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
'And the Sabres were less than 3 1/2 minutes away from stealing the game in regulation until Tommy Wingels scored a short-handed goal to get Chicago even at 2-2 with 3:22 to play. Wingels slid through the slot to deflect home a shot by Gustav Forsling after the Sabres had spent several seconds fumbling the puck around in their own zone, instead of pushing for the clinching … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Blackhawks 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks halt 5-game skid with 3-2 OT triumph over Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Vinnie Hinostroza vows different approach in latest stint with Blackhawks (Chicago Tribune) Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune) Gustav Forsling’s overtime goal lifts Blackhawks to much-needed win (Chicago Sun Times) Vinnie Hinostroza bumps Ryan Hartman from Blackhawks lineup (Chicago Sun … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Forsling’s goal late in OT lifts Blackhawks over Sabres, 3-2
'“We sit back and we have leads,” Eichel said. “We did it today, too. We’re all guilty of it."' … [Read more...] about Forsling’s goal late in OT lifts Blackhawks over Sabres, 3-2
Blackhawks slip by Sabres in OT to end winless streak
'"I've been feeling good lately," Lehner said. "It's tough when we're not getting wins, but I work hard in practice to try to improve my game, and I think everyone is. That's all that matters right now."' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks slip by Sabres in OT to end winless streak
Sabres fall to Blackhawks in OT
'Benoit Pouliot does a great job out skating Brent Seabrook. Seabrook was forced to take an interference penalty, sending Buffalo to the powerplay with just under 5 minutes to play. However, Chicago scored shorthanded on a great tip in front to tie the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blackhawks in OT
From the Locker Room: Sabres - Blackhawks
'"I don't think it was what they (Chicago) did, I thought our puck management and placement wasn't good, we turned it over too many times, they love to feed off transition, we didn't handle that well."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres – Blackhawks
5 Observations: Blackhawks top Sabres 3-2 in OT
'Jack Eichel had a pretty solid game but he needs to score on that penalty shot in overtime. With the game on the line, Eichel was denied by Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford as he attempted to go five-hole.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blackhawks top Sabres 3-2 in OT
Sabres' fans ready for a taste of Casey Mittlestadt
'"I think I've had a little bit of a slow start but at the same time, I think my game has adjusted just fine," Mittelstadt added. "I don't think I have to play too much different or do anything too much different at the college level than I did in high school or I did in the USHL, so for me, it has been fine and I'm going to keep adjusting."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ fans ready for a taste of Casey Mittlestadt
Sabres fall to Blackhawks 3-2 in OT
'Jason Pominville and Kyle Okposo each found the back of the next for the Blue and Gold. Pominville’s power play goal in the first period helped snap an 0-for-30 skid by Buffalo on the man advantage. In fact, Pommer’s goal was the first on the power play since Nov. 14 against Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blackhawks 3-2 in OT
Blackhawks top Sabres in overtime to end five-game slide
'"[Robin] was really good tonight, especially early. Really sharp, made some really key saves for us to keep it at one goal. It's unfortunate that second goal went in, but it was a solid effort on his part." -- Sabres coach Phil Housley' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks top Sabres in overtime to end five-game slide
Sabres lament missed opportunities in OT loss to Blackhawks
'" … It's frustrating. We've been in this situation before and we've given up the lead. This is a game we needed to get two points in and we didn't. Yeah, we need to be better than that. I get a chance to win the game in overtime, I don't do it. Yeah, I need to score that goal. Yeah, this sucks. It feels like s---."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lament missed opportunities in OT loss to Blackhawks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Springfield Thunderbirds come up short against Rochester Americans (Springfield Republican) Amerks add another road win with 2-1 victory in Springfield (Amerks.com) Montembeault stops 35 in 2-1 loss to Amerks (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage