'That was the disappointing tale for the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night as Pavel Buchnevich's goal with 3:58 left in the third period snapped the third tie of the night and gave the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over Buffalo in Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Rangers 4, Sabres 3
Archives for January 2018
Friday's New York Coverage
Rick Nash scores twice as Rangers hold on to beat Sabres, 4-3 (New York Daily News) Rick Nash ignores trade talk and dominates again in Rangers win (New York Post) Rangers will be without key defenseman to start road trip (New York Post) Rick Nash again scores twice as Rangers edge Sabres at MSG (Newsday) Marc Staal sits out for first time this season with hip flexor issue … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Buchnevich scores go-ahead goal, Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
'“It’s really disappointing because our power-play was sharp,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We were anxious and eager to do something big. It’s just unfortunate because all of our work goes for nothing.”' … [Read more...] about Buchnevich scores go-ahead goal, Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
'Buffalo tied the game three times, but New York sealed the win with a late goal by Pavel Buchnevich.' … [Read more...] about Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers, Indoor Edition
'"I think we made a couple too many turnovers and mistakes. The shift right after a goal is huge, and we were sloppy [in that regard]. That cost us the game."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers, Indoor Edition
5 Observations: Rangers score late, knock off Sabres 4-3
'Kudos to the NBC Broadcast for digging up this stat after Nash's first-period goal. This season, the Sabres have allowed their opponent to score first in 25 of their 45 games played. In those 25 games, they have only three wins. So you're telling me there's a chance?' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers score late, knock off Sabres 4-3
Sabres rally falls short in 4-3 loss to Rangers
'However, like it has all season, one bad mistake cost the Sabres. A minutes after Risto’s game-tying goal, the Rangers took the lead for good thanks to Pavel Buchnevich who helped secure a 4-3 win for the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally falls short in 4-3 loss to Rangers
Nash scores twice in Rangers win against Sabres
'"It's really disappointing because once the guys got their feet under them in the first period they played a really good game," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "On a couple of those goals, we are in our own zone and we are eager to do something big instead of taking care of our own end and staying behind the puck. If you take [the last] two goals away, our team played … [Read more...] about Nash scores twice in Rangers win against Sabres
Sabres rally back 3 times against Rangers, but fall short on the road
'Off a faceoff with 38.3 seconds left in regulation, Kyle Okposo had a shot blocked. Then Henrik Lundqvist made a save on Jack Eichel seconds later. A shot from the point by Rasmus Ristolainen with 3.8 seconds remaining was stopped by Lundqvist, and the rebound opportunity denied.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally back 3 times against Rangers, but fall short on the road
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Guhle, Ullmark show Sabres their skills in NHL but focus on helping Rochester win (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Former Sabre Nathan Paetsch at home with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Gionta brings more than just a name to the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres find motivation after the bye week
'"I don't think you ever lose your motivation," Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella said. "I do what I love. I can't speak for everyone in this room, but I definitely know that for myself it's always exciting to play hockey. I'm always motivated. I think what getting a break does for you just gives you time to heal. You get to get away from it for a bit so when you come back … [Read more...] about Sabres find motivation after the bye week
Sabres Notebook: Big doings over break for Girgensons, Housley
'"We went to Santa Barbara," Girgensons said. "I had that planned. I popped the question there. Everything went smooth."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Big doings over break for Girgensons, Housley
Comeback from concussion tougher than Sabres’ Kyle Okposo expected
'“It was tougher than I thought, just to get back in the swing of things, just to get back playing again and kind of (have) a routine again,” Okposo said Wednesday after the Sabres prepared for Thursday’s road tilt against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Comeback from concussion tougher than Sabres’ Kyle Okposo expected
Sabres emerge from break feeling good; Casey Nelson recalled
'“It was great that we won that game before the break because you could see the energy in our practice, really good life out there,” Housley said inside KeyBank Center. “I think guys are feeling good about themselves.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres emerge from break feeling good; Casey Nelson recalled
Thursday's New York Coverage
Rangers look to stay sharp against Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Tonight's game: Rangers vs. Sabres, 7:30 p.m. (SportsNet New York) Sabres at Rangers preview (NHL.com) Preview: Rangers Battle Sabres at The Garden (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage