'Pominville scored two goals, then screened Canadiens goalie Antti Niemi in the final 90 seconds to set up Kyle Okposo’s game-winning goal with 1:01 left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Sabres pounce in front of net in 4-3 win against Montreal
Archives for October 26, 2018
Mike Harrington: It's only 10 games but this is a very different version of the Sabres
'Ten games into the season is the first real milepost. The Sabres are 6-4, their best record at this point since 2011. When the final buzzer sounded, they were ninth in the NHL's overall standing just six months after becoming the first team in history to finish 31st.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s only 10 games but this is a very different version of the Sabres
Sabres make quick changes to face Montreal goalie Antti Niemi, not Carey Price
'Hockey players live in a bit of a bubble during the season, so it’s not much of a surprise that Pominville was unaware of Montreal’s lineup change. The Sabres, Pominville said, made a quick study of Niemi prior to Thursday's game, but didn't go about game-day preparations any differently.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make quick changes to face Montreal goalie Antti Niemi, not Carey Price
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canadiens 3
'Okposo's goal, a wrist shot from the right circle, came 18 seconds after former Sabre Joel Armia was sent off for tripping. It was the Sabres' second power-play goal of the game. Jeff Skinner got his third assist of the night on the goal, which gave the Sabres their third straight win and pushed their record to 6-4. Rasmus Dahlin also assisted.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canadiens 3
Sabres roar back, beat Canadiens
'So how about this? At 6-4-0, the Sabres are two games over .500 for the first time since starting the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season 2-0. They haven’t won four straight games since December 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, beat Canadiens
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart looking better beside new linemates
'“In our last couple games when that line was put together, they’ve had some really quality offensive zone time,” Housley said Thursday morning inside KeyBank Center. “(Reinhart’s) had some really good looks, which in turn, if he keeps getting, they’re going to fall in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart looking better beside new linemates
Jack Eichel wears the 9th in honor of the Rocket
'"My godfather kept telling me about the Canadian. I had a Rocket jersey and he often told me that Richard was a super fast skater with a good throw. He was the ideal striker, very exciting. I wore this number before and it's cool to wear it again, "smiled Eichel, amused to tell the story on Thursday morning.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel wears the 9th in honor of the Rocket
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Late power-play goal lifts Sabres past Canadiens in Buffalo (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens Game Day: Antti Niemi not enough to beat Sabres (Montreal Gazette) About last night ... Canadiens dominated in Buffalo (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs Room: 'We blew it. It’s our own fault' we lost, Julien says (Montreal Gazette) Victory signed Pominville (Journal de Montreal) Jack … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Okposo’s late goal lifts Sabres to 4-3 win over Canadiens
'“It shows a lot about the group we have, the resiliency we have,” said the 35-year-old Pominville, Buffalo’s oldest player, who scored twice and screened in front of the net on Okposo’s winner. “Last year, we probably would’ve got in our shell and wouldn’t have had a push back, a fight back. But now it’s a different team.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo’s late goal lifts Sabres to 4-3 win over Canadiens
Sabres storm back for 4-3 win over Montreal
'Kyle Okposo used a screen in front of the net to score on the power play and give Buffalo their first lead of the night, 4-3, with just over a minute to go in regulation. It was Okposo's second goal of the season, and came with 1:01 left in the game. Rasmus Dahlin and Skinner assisted on the goal. Armia was in the penalty box when the game-winning goal was scored. He was … [Read more...] about Sabres storm back for 4-3 win over Montreal
Sabres' Bogosian is healthy again and thriving
'Bogosian impressed Housley in last year’s training camp, but he got hurt in the final preseason game and only played 18 games all season. Housley said, “He’s been a big part of our team since he got back into the lineup against Vegas. I just like the physical aspect of his game and I’m not saying dropping the gloves, he’s been tough to play against in front of our net, he’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian is healthy again and thriving
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"We bent but didn't break. Sometimes you're going to lose. If you play the same way and try not to put things in your own hands, better things will happen if you stick to your guns."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
Botterill on Skinner: No contract negotiations right now... We can wait until later in the year.
'"No contract negotiations going on right now...We can wait until later in the year for that. He's very competitive, you see him on pucks. I think our whole team has increased the intensity level. He's brought some life to our organization for sure."' … [Read more...] about Botterill on Skinner: No contract negotiations right now… We can wait until later in the year.
5 Observations: Sabres get third straight win, knock off Canadiens 4-3
'During their first homestand, Carter Hutton was arguably the Sabres most valuable player. In the Sabres return to Buffalo, Hutton had a rough night, allowing a few goals he'd surely like back.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres get third straight win, knock off Canadiens 4-3
Okposo nets game winner, Pommer scores twice in 4-3 win over Montreal
'For Buffalo, it was another example of not straying from the gameplan and continuing to put pressure on opposing netminders.' … [Read more...] about Okposo nets game winner, Pommer scores twice in 4-3 win over Montreal