'They were in a 2-0 hole after 8:20 and looked like they didn't belong anywhere near the marquee game. Slowly, they learned handle things and rallied for a tie in the third period. It was that start the crushed them Monday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres learn the big stage needs to be embraced immediately
Archives for January 2, 2018
Mike Harrington: On ice, you can see a Process too
'But there's a legitimate sense of growth creeping in with this club. Monday's Winter Classic at frigid Citi Field started out exactly like the disaster NBC and the NHL had to be fearing all month by having a bottom feeder in the game for the first time.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On ice, you can see a Process too
Sabres Notebook: Reinhart ends slump; Ristolainen gets his moment
'"Maybe not getting rewarded in the points he wants, but I think he's doing a lot of good things," center Jack Eichel said. "It was great to see him get a goal. He goes to the net hard, and it was nice to see the power play get another goal. We'll keep working on it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Reinhart ends slump; Ristolainen gets his moment
Winter Classic Wraparound: Rangers 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
'The Sabres had to rally again to earn a point. They fell into a 3-1 hole Friday in New Jersey, but they overcame that two-goal deficit to win, 4-3, in overtime. They couldn't recapture the overtime magic after Jacob Josefson went to the box for tripping in the extra session, giving the Rangers their winning chance.' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic Wraparound: Rangers 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Winter Classic experience gives Sabres taste of big time
'Quietly, the Sabres, who have 10 wins all season, have been performing better recently. They’ve earned points in three straight games (1-0-2) and nine of their last 12 outings (4-3-5).' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic experience gives Sabres taste of big time
Sabres Winter Classic notes: Sam Reinhart scores huge goal
'“Anytime you score in a situation like that you’re going to be happy,” Reinhart said following the Sabres’ 3-2 overtime loss outdoors at Citi Field. “The situation (for) myself as well, it was one my better ones to see it go in in my life, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Winter Classic notes: Sam Reinhart scores huge goal
Tuesday's New York Coverage
At a Frigid Winter Classic, the Rangers Hold Off the Sabres (New York Times) J.T. Miller scores OT winner as Rangers beat Sabres in Winter Classic at Citi Field (New York Daily News) Jesper Fast returns to Rangers in big way with assist in Winter Classic (New York Daily News) Rangers (and frigid fans) survive Winter Classic OT thriller (New York Post) Why the Winter Classic … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Miller’s OT goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in Winter Classic
'“The first 10 minutes were not very good, we were kind of dipping our toe in,” Okposo said. “Once we calmed down and played our game, we played well. So I’m proud of the guys, proud of the way we played.”' … [Read more...] about Miller’s OT goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in Winter Classic
Red-hot Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel gets back to basics on Winter Classic 'pond'
'"You see what he does with this speed. He can escape guys. Hold guys off. It's a unique skill," Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly said. "To be able to stick handle at that speed ... I can't do it myself. But he can do it, while at the same time holding guys off and getting to a corner and escaping, and still be totally upright and balanced to where he can shoot."' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel gets back to basics on Winter Classic ‘pond’
2018 Winter Classic final score, highlights: 5 takeaways from Rangers' OT win
'A staple of the annual Winter Classic event is the jerseys that come along with it. The teams involved design special uniforms for the occasion, typically with a retro aesthetic to pay homage to their franchise history and to fit the throwback feel of outdoor hockey. This year's game between the Rangers and Sabres featured two fantastic uniform sets that looked great out on … [Read more...] about 2018 Winter Classic final score, highlights: 5 takeaways from Rangers’ OT win
Rangers topple Sabres in Winter Classic 3-2 in OT
'Rasmus Ristolainen's second goal in as many games evened the score 2-2 in the final period. Mirroring the second period, Ristolainen's goal came in the first minute of play, a wristshot from the blue line that cut through traffic and into the net. Lehner again came up with several big stops throughout the period, at one point stretching his pad to stone David Desharnais on a … [Read more...] about Rangers topple Sabres in Winter Classic 3-2 in OT
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers (Winter Classic Style)
'On how his team took away the Rangers' speed asset to then establish their style of play: "I thought we were playing a faster game. We were on our toes in the first period, maybe awestruck over the game and the situation, but we dug in. We started making the right choices. We made simple plays, which got our feet moving. We looked faster, which led to an improved forecheck and … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers (Winter Classic Style)
5 Observations: Rangers play spoiler, top Sabres 3-2 in OT at Winter Classic
'Apparently taking things outside helped the Sabres lackluster power play [sort of], who finally scored on their third attempt in the second period. After some signs of life in the last few games, the unit took advantage of their third chance as Sam Reinhart scored his sixth of the season. Despite failing to convert on either of their first man advantages, they showed some nice … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers play spoiler, top Sabres 3-2 in OT at Winter Classic
Memories made overshadow Sabres Winter Classic loss
'Robin Lehner, who was the second star of the game, echoed those comments and said it was a near perfect weekend, aside from the late loss.' … [Read more...] about Memories made overshadow Sabres Winter Classic loss
Rangers top Sabres in OT at Winter Classic
'After Jacob Josefson was called for tripping midway through the extra session, J.T. Miller ended the game, beating Robin Lehner for the game-winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Rangers top Sabres in OT at Winter Classic