‘”I was planning the first one to happen Monday afternoon,” Ristolainen said, “but I’ll take it one game earlier.”‘
Archives for December 30, 2017
Mike Harrington: How soon can Mittelstadt come to Buffalo and stay?
‘Mittelstadt is the MVP of this event over the first four days – and it’s not even close.’
Sabres Notebook: Josefson fondly recalls Devils; Girgensons hitting
‘”I was here for a long time, so of course it’s a lot of memories,” Josefson said. “I had a really good time playing here and had a lot of friends.”‘
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Devils 3 (OT)
‘The Devils were 16-0-1 when leading after 40 minutes. The Sabres were just 1-17-2 when trailing. The numbers didn’t matter, including the Sabres’ 1-8 overtime record entering the extra session. They moved it to 2-8 while ending the Devils’ five-game winning streak.’
Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
Devils fall to Sabres in overtime | Rapid reaction (Newark Star Ledger)
Devils lose to Sabres: 6 observations | Disappointment to end home stand (Newark Star Ledger)
Why Devils didn’t take issue with Taylor Hall’s overturned goal (Newark Star Ledger)
Devils blow lead, lose 4-3 in overtime to Sabres (Bergen Record)
Devils re-assign Dalton Prout after he clears waivers (Bergen Record)
Sabres 4, Devils 3 (OT): Post-game observations (Bergen Record)
Devils five game win streak ends with OT 4-3 loss to Sabres (SportsNet New York)
Taylor Hall not frustrated that potential game winning goal called back (SportsNet New York)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Devils win streak comes to an end in OT loss to Buffalo (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Rasmus Ristolainen scores in OT, Sabres beat Devils 4-3
‘“The only place where I looked was the net.” Ristolainen said. “I tried to take the puck there, maybe make a little move and just found a little corner there.”’
Eichel scores twice, Sabres snap Devils’ 5-game streak
‘”This is a huge win for us,” said Eichel, who has seven goals in his last six games and 15 on the season. “That’s a really good hockey team. We’re down a goal on the road in the third period and we find a way to come back and get two points. Hats off to us.”‘
Eichel Sparks Comeback, Sabres Beat Devils 4-3 in OT
‘Eichel nearly put the Sabres ahead late, but his deflection rang off the crossbar. In overtime, Ryan O’Reilly and Sam Reinhart both came up with excellent scoring chances, but it was Ristolainen powering his way to the net off a faceoff and burying a shot for the 4-3 Sabres win.’
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
‘”I think we did a great job. That’s a really good hockey team. They don’t make it easy, and they make you earn everything that you get. They have a lot of speed and some real skilled forwards that make a lot of plays. Credit to us for sticking to our gameplan and finding a way to win. It’s nice to be on the other end of it.”‘
Risto’s OT winner powers Sabres past Devils 4-3
‘In the midst of a seven game road trip, the Blue and Gold snapped a two game losing streak, however, the nine wins by the team are the fewest through December are the fewest by the franchise since the 2002-2003 season.’