'"Just experience, really," Johnson said when asked about how he kept his composure. "It's kind of like anything. You've been in those situations. It was a high energy game tonight with a lot of Maple Leafs fans making the trip down. A couple of fights I think in the stands, too. I heard some ruckus there. So you just try to stay calm. You know there's a lot of energy out … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Experience keeps Johnson focused and calm
Archives for March 2018
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Maple Leafs 3
'The home team has won 25 of the 31 games in the series. Chants of "Go, Leafs, Go" rang out before the game and during it, but Buffalo improved to 19-3-1 in its last 23 home games against Toronto.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Maple Leafs 3
Sabres start fast, beat Maple Leafs
'“It hasn’t changed, fun game to be a part of, for sure, a lot of energy in the building, easy games to get ready for, for sure,” said Sabres winger Jason Pominville, who scored in his first outing against the Leafs as a Sabre in five years. “We had a great start. The fans got in it, their fans got in it. It was a great atmosphere.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast, beat Maple Leafs
Sabres’ Brendan Guhle, Casey Nelson reunited as defense pair
'“He’s going to be a big part of our team moving forward, so we want to get him some games at the NHL level,” Housley said. “But I really like the speed he brought last time he was up here, whether it was leading a rush or joining the rush, he has the ability in his first two or three strides to separate himself from people.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brendan Guhle, Casey Nelson reunited as defense pair
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs bounced in Buffalo, lose fourth in a row (Toronto Sun) Challenges for Martin could continue after long stint as spectator ends (Toronto Sun) Nylander's ability to see the ice a boon for Leafs (Toronto Sun) Leafs fall to Sabres in battle of the blades (Toronto Star) Four things to take away from Leafs’ loss to Sabres (Toronto Star) Leafs end trip with a thud in … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres get bounces in 5-3 win over Maple Leafs
'“It’s an easy game to get prepared for,” said Pominville, one of four Sabres to score a goal and assist. “You know it’s going to be a great atmosphere in our building with the fans they get.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get bounces in 5-3 win over Maple Leafs
Sabres’ O’Reilly: ‘We’re trying to measure up’
'“We’re trying to measure up,” said O’Reilly. “These guys are a team that regrouped and had young guys come in and get established and that’s something we were looking to do and we fell behind ... We’re trying to make this a tough building to play in and it hasn’t been tough this year. We’re really disappointed with the way we’ve performed at home and we have these … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly: ‘We’re trying to measure up’
Sabres’ win over Leafs rare bright spot in dismal season
'“I feel disappointed in myself,” O’Reilly had said beforehand. “I thought I would have had more of an impact than I’ve had. It’s funny, you look at the Leafs, and how they’ve rebuilt and they’re a team that’s established and then they’re contending. That’s kind of, I think, where we were hoping to be – kind of in that scenario."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win over Leafs rare bright spot in dismal season
Sabres outlast Toronto 5-3
'Stop me if I have said this before tonight: a good bounce goes the way of Buffalo and it results in a goal. A clearing attempt by Toronto defenseman goes off of the referee and right to Ryan O'Reilly. He does not miss, and the lead is back to a pair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Toronto 5-3
The Sabres and Leafs begin rivalry 2018
'The Sabres are now 70-27-8 alltime at home against Toronto. They're 9-2 in their last 11 and 19-3-1 in their last 23 on this side of the border.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres and Leafs begin rivalry 2018
5 Observations: Sabres top Maple Leafs 5-3
'In his first stint with the Sabres this season, Brendan Guhle was one of the best players on the ice. Against the Maple Leafs Guhle was solid, which isn't a bad thing for someone playing in their sixth NHL game. At times Guhle showed why he has so many fans excited, flying up the ice and jumping into the rush. But with the good came the bad, as Guhle had a few missed passes … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Maple Leafs 5-3
Reinhart, Johnson carry Sabres past Leafs 5-3
'The centerman has raised his game since Jack Eichel suffered a high ankle sprain back in mid-February. In the 11 games Eichel has missed, O’Reilly has scored three goals and added nine assists to help the Sabres to a 5-5-1 record.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Johnson carry Sabres past Leafs 5-3
Sabres send Maple Leafs to fourth straight loss
'"This team can obviously beat anybody and any team can beat anyone, you just have to play the right way," said Johnson, who has won three straight starts, making the save on 93 of 98 shots (.949 save percentage). "Everybody has to buy in. It's not about one player on the team or anything like that. It's about a collective group, the five guys on the ice playing a certain way. … [Read more...] about Sabres send Maple Leafs to fourth straight loss
Pominville, Reinhart lead Sabres to victory in 1st meeting with Leafs
'In an electric atmosphere and against an opponent in the Maple Leafs that they expected to come out strong following three-straight losses, the Sabres used their net-front presence to establish an early lead. They scored twice on deflections in the the first 3:43 of the game.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Reinhart lead Sabres to victory in 1st meeting with Leafs
In game 66, Sabres finally get a chance to meet Maple Leafs
'"I can't believe it. It's weird the way the schedule is built," Pominville said after practice Sunday downtown. "We always played them late a little bit but to have not played them home or away at this point at all is definitely different and something we're not used to. For me, it's been a while so I'm interested to see if it's still the same way where their fans manage to … [Read more...] about In game 66, Sabres finally get a chance to meet Maple Leafs