Senators hit new low, lose to last-place Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Karlsson not concerned about providing 'No Trade' list (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (Ottawa Sun) The bottom of the barrel (Le Droit) Karlsson has submitted his list (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Archives for December 2017
2nd period surge leads Sabres over Senators 3-2
'“Our whole game the last week has been better, a step in the right direction,” Ristolainen said. “We’ve got to build on that.”' … [Read more...] about 2nd period surge leads Sabres over Senators 3-2
Sabres hold off Senators
'"It feels great," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I think the fans, we owe them. They've been very patient. ... We've gotten points in four straight games, we've got a little bit of momentum, and we built off that and started the game the right way. ... Overall, I thought we competed. We talked about that being a divisional game, we're three points closer, we're trying to … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Senators
Sabres hold on for 3-2 win over Ottawa
'Buffalo did a really good job of moving the puck in the offensive zone on the power play, and it leads to Evander Kane's 14th goal of the season. If it is me, I am doing everything I can, shifting everything I can cap-wise to sign him to long-term deal instead of trading him at or around the trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on for 3-2 win over Ottawa
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
'"Every game, that's a big part of our gameplan... putting pucks on net and getting it through, creating havoc in front of the net... we came back strong after [the tough first period] and we put a few [goals] in there."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
5 Observations: Sabres take down Senators 3-2
'When Benoit Pouliot shoots, there is a pretty good chance it's going in. Aside from Evan Rodrigues who has only played in four games, Pouliot has the best shooting percentage on the Sabres, finding the back of the net on more than 17% of his shots. With eight goals in 31 games, Pouliot has already matched his season total from last year with the Edmonton Oilers [67 games].' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Senators 3-2
Sabres beat Senators 3-2 with solid second period
'The Senators threatened in the third scoring two late goals, but Robin Lehner picked up the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Senators 3-2 with solid second period
Sabres score three in second, hand Senators fifth straight loss
'"You look at the rut we were in early, a power-play goal probably gets us three or four more wins, but it didn't," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I'll give a hand to them, they stuck with it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score three in second, hand Senators fifth straight loss
Sabres build on road trip with home victory over Sens
'With the win, the Sabres have earned points in four straight games (2-0-2) for the first time this season. It was a welcome sight for the KeyBank Center crowd, which was finally given a chance to shower the team with cheers as players left the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres build on road trip with home victory over Sens
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Culture change making an impact for the Rochester Americans (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Rodrigues answers the call after promotion
'"For my first three games of the year here, it's nice to step in and play good minutes right away," Rodrigues said Monday in KeyBank Center. "That definitely gives me a pat on the back and a little bit more confidence to just go out, play my game and believe in myself. If I play the right way, good things will happen."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues answers the call after promotion
Sabres Notebook: Lehner can't stop disappointment; Beaulieu, Josefson practice
'The Buffalo Sabres goaltender was impressive during a three-game road trip, stopping 125 of 133 shots for a .940 save percentage. All he had to show for it was a 1-0-2 record.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner can’t stop disappointment; Beaulieu, Josefson practice
Robin Lehner helps jumpstart Sabres
'“He’s just focused, you can see it in his preparation,” Housley said Monday. “He’s dialed in, he controls his rebounds, he’s square to the puck, he’s in good position, he lets pucks hit him. He’s a big guy. It just shows. I think he has a lot of confidence right now.”' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner helps jumpstart Sabres
Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu, Jacob Josefson return to practice
'“It feels like I’m a little bit ahead of schedule, the rehab’s been responding well,” Josefson said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu, Jacob Josefson return to practice
Tuesday's Ottawa Coverage
Gameday: Ottawa Senators @ Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Sabres aim to build on positives vs. Senators (The Sports Xchange) Senators at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Day 5: Sens @ Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Lined Up: Game #29 @ Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage