'Lehner and fellow netminder Chad Johnson stopped all 80 even-strength shots they faced, allowing only one power-play goal in the 2-1 overtime victory in Calgary. The overall shutout streak of 173 minutes, 30 seconds is second in franchise history to the 226:24 that Ryan Miller put up in January 2003.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ message after unreal road trip: ‘This was no fluke’
Archives for January 26, 2018
Vancouver hopes home is where the contract is for Sabres' Kane
'"I just realize that will happen, but at the same time we're in season and I'm excited about playing hockey. I enjoy playing hockey, and that's all I can do right now."' … [Read more...] about Vancouver hopes home is where the contract is for Sabres’ Kane
Sabres Notebook: Vanek still scoring; new look for Lehner; Eichel on All-Star Game
'The former Buffalo Sabres star continues to find the net in his 13th NHL season. He was second on the Vancouver Canucks with 14 goals and 35 points in 48 games entering Thursday's meeting with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Vanek still scoring; new look for Lehner; Eichel on All-Star Game
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canucks 0
'The Sabres couldn't have drawn up a better beginning. They took a 1-0 lead with 4:27 gone and piled up nine of the first 12 shots – and those numbers still don't do justice to their early dominance. They were skating, hitting and skating some more, setting up repeatedly in the Canucks' zone.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canucks 0
Ewen: Bet on Kane chasing playoff hopes away rather than returning home to play
'Athletes of his calibre are wired differently than the majority of us. They’re feverishly competitive, with precious few exceptions. Kane’s so competitive it can rub some people the wrong way, and he’s been like that for some time.' … [Read more...] about Ewen: Bet on Kane chasing playoff hopes away rather than returning home to play
Friday's Vancouver Coverage
Sabres 4, Canucks 0: Buffalo roam away from home (Vancouver Province) Ewen: Bet on Kane chasing playoff hopes away rather than returning home to play (Vancouver Province) Canucks Post Game: The rebuild reality, the Jake mistake, the grit fit, the Kane question (Vancouver Province) The Provies: A new low, a JV18 mistake, a push for Archie, and the airtight case for Demko … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage
Lehner earns 2nd straight shutout, Sabres beat Canucks 4-0
'“We didn’t give them too much defensively,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We were really tight to our net and we tried to protect Robin as best we could,” said Sabres coach Phil Housley. “And when we needed a save, Robin was big tonight."' … [Read more...] about Lehner earns 2nd straight shutout, Sabres beat Canucks 4-0
Sabres extend win streak to three, defeat Vancouver 4-0
'The Buffalo Sabres went a perfect three-for-three on their Western Canada road trip, finishing with a 4-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night at Rogers Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend win streak to three, defeat Vancouver 4-0
Sabres' Reinhart goes home and continues his hot play
'Playing this way may help Jason Botterill find a trade partner if he feels that's the direction he wants to go. When I talk to scouts about Reinhart, almost every single one of them asks if he can keep up. His skating is the thing that could be the deciding factor either before Feb. 26 or in the off-season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart goes home and continues his hot play
5 Observations: Sabres win third straight, blank Canucks 4-0
'It's hard to lose when your goaltender doesn't allow a goal.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres win third straight, blank Canucks 4-0
Lehner, Sabres shut out Canucks
'"This was no fluke, we let in one goal in three games on this road trip. That is quite a big thing for us, and maybe we just have to start really analyzing why we are getting these results because it's very fun playing. We got to start building something here for the rest of the season to start getting out identity and our culture together. It's very important for us."' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres shut out Canucks
Eichel tallies 4 points, Lehner makes 33 saves in shutout win over Oilers
'"I think we learned a lot of what we need to do as a team in our checking and our play without the puck," Housley said. "I think the guys are really enjoying that. They're getting opportunities because of it. And we're getting the puck on our stick because of that, we're drawing penalties. We've got to continue to play that way."'' … [Read more...] about Eichel tallies 4 points, Lehner makes 33 saves in shutout win over Oilers
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall Justin Danforth from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage