'“We haven’t talked to our doctors, we’ll know more tomorrow,” Sabres coach Phil Housley told reporters following his return to Nashville, where he spent four seasons as an assistant. “As far as I know, he’s doing well right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Antipin ‘doing good’ after scary hit from behind
Archives for April 2018
Sunday's Nashville Coverage
Predators lose to Sabres in Eeli Tolvanen debut (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Sabres' Four Power-Play Goals Sink Preds (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nashville Coverage
Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4
'Despite a league-worst 60 points, the Sabres outshot Nashville from the start and chased goalie Pekka Rinne after he gave up six goals on 29 shots through two periods.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4
Sabres D Antipin taken off ice on stretcher at Nashville
'“As far as I know, he’s doing well right now,” Housley said Saturday night after Buffalo’s 7-4 win over Nashville. “He went to the hospital, that’s all I know right now. I haven’t talked to our doctors or trainers.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Antipin taken off ice on stretcher at Nashville
Eichel, Reinhart spark 7-4 win in Nashville
'Jack Eichel tied a franchise record with five assists and Sam Reinhart notched his second career hat trick in the Sabres' 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Three of Buffalo's goals came during the same power play, which came about after a serious injury to Victor Antipin. The Sabres defenseman was hit from behind into the boards by Scott Hartnell and collapsed … [Read more...] about Eichel, Reinhart spark 7-4 win in Nashville
Sabres' Antipin is at the wrong end of another Hartnell cheap shot
'After the game, Phil Housley only had a small update on Antipin, “He's doing good. We haven't talked to our doctors so we'll know more tomorrow, but as far as I know, he's doing well right now." A few hours later the Sabres tweeted that Antipin had been released from the hospital and they'll have another update tomorrow.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin is at the wrong end of another Hartnell cheap shot
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Predators
'"It was good to see some of those coming on the powerplay for us. We were on the same page and kept it simple all night. This is a team that shut us out a couple of weeks ago and is regarded as one of the best teams in the league."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Predators
5 Observations: Sabres top Predators 7-4
'Not to be outdone, Sam Reinhart had arguably his best game of the season, recording his second career hat-trick. With his three goals, Reinhart now has 23 goals and 47 points on the season. When you consider his slow start, that's not a bad campaign.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Predators 7-4
Eichel gets five assists in Sabres win against Predators
'"Going down 3-1 was never easy," Reinhart said. "We knew it wasn't going to be easy coming back, but I don't think we changed anything from that point. They've got a lot of depth. They're going to get their looks so I like that we were able to stick with it and battle ourselves back."' … [Read more...] about Eichel gets five assists in Sabres win against Predators
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Four-goal third period propels Amerks past Devils (Amerks.com) Devils lose lead in 5-3 loss to Amerks (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres rally after Antipin's injury to earn win in Nashville
'The win was particularly special for Housley, who was behind the bench in Nashville for the first time as a visiting coach. Housley began his NHL coaching career with the Predators, where he served as an assistant for the past four seasons. "It was definitely an emotional game to him," Eichel said. "He expressed that to us after the game, what it meant to get a win here. It's … [Read more...] about Sabres rally after Antipin’s injury to earn win in Nashville