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Archives for November 4, 2018
Pominville's Population revels in Sabres' big day
'The crowd of 17,881 roared at every mention of Pominville, from the seven-minute ceremony to the announcement of his name in the starting lineup and all the way until he was called back to the ice as the game's First Star after the final buzzer.' … [Read more...] about Pominville’s Population revels in Sabres’ big day
Sabres Notebook: Top line stays red-hot, Dahlin leaves after taking puck to the foot
'Pominville is on a seven-game point streak, his longest since 2014, and has six goals in the last five games. Eichel has seven assists in the last four games. Skinner has nine points in the last five games, including four goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Top line stays red-hot, Dahlin leaves after taking puck to the foot
The Wraparound: Sabres 9, Senators 2
'Fifteen Sabres had at least one point in the game as Buffalo outshot Ottawa, 41-29 — including 21-9 during a four-goal second period. Linus Ullmark had an easy outing in net, making 27 saves to win his home debut for this season and improve to 3-0-1.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 9, Senators 2
Inside the NHL: Sabres would be a natural for Stockholm games next season
'Certainly the mention of Stockholm would seem to put the Sabres squarely on the radar for a trip to the other side of the Atlantic. The Sabres, of course, are full of Swedes with the drafting of Rasmus Dahlin and the addition of Patrik Berglund to a roster that already includes former Swedish World Juniors captain Johan Larsson and goalie Linus Ullmark. And by next year, the … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres would be a natural for Stockholm games next season
Sabres honor Jason Pominville for 1,000th game, annihilate Senators
'Fans left the rink with some indelible memories, a rarity in recent seasons. Saturday was a special afternoon that won’t be forgotten in these parts for a long time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor Jason Pominville for 1,000th game, annihilate Senators
Sabres notes: Linus Ullmark quietly plays strong game
'“I thought he played strong,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It’s tough, we had some spells there where we were in the offensive zone and we were controlling play and he didn’t see a lot of rubber. He stopped that breakaway in the second, he made some big saves at key times early in the game for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Linus Ullmark quietly plays strong game
Sunday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch game report: Sens take one on chin from Sabres in 'all-around ugly game' (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Skinner, Pominville lead Sabres to 9-2 win over Senators
'Buffalo scored nine goals in a game for the first time since a 10-2 win over at Edmonton on Jan. 27, 2009. The last time they scored nine goals at home was a 10-1 win over Atlanta on Jan. 18, 2008.' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Pominville lead Sabres to 9-2 win over Senators
Sabres roll to 9-2 win over Ottawa
'Buffalo scored back-to-back goals within seconds of one another in the middle stanza to balloon the lead to 5-0 over Ottawa. Skinner recorded his second goal of the game on the power play. Sam Reinhart used a nice pass below the goal line to create the goal, he and Casey Mittlestadt received the assists on the score. Zemgus Girgensons scored 13 seconds later, with Patrik … [Read more...] about Sabres roll to 9-2 win over Ottawa
Sabres' Mittelstadt is building with each game
'The rookie has had trouble offensively to start this season. He said, “It’s tough, we’re getting chances, I think last game we had quite a few I mean it’s been like that all year. I think, we’re getting chances and then we miss one and they go down and score, but I think we definitely have got to step up here and get something going.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt is building with each game
5 Observations: Sabres stomp Senators 9-2
'That said, on Saturday afternoon the Sabres finally got some of the secondary scoring they've been missing thanks to Okposo, Sheary, Mittelstadt, Zemgus Girgensons, and Patrik Berglund. Moving forward the Sabres will need more from their second, third and fourth lines if they are going to continue taking steps in the right direction. Relying on one line isn't going to win a … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres stomp Senators 9-2
Sabres erupt for 9 goals in win over Sens
'Kyle Okposo opened the offensive onslaught, beating Craig Anderson five minutes into the first period. The Senators netminder would then get the early hook after giving up goals to Jeff Skinner and Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erupt for 9 goals in win over Sens
Sabres score nine in win against Senators
'"We definitely responded the right way," said Pominville, who extended his point streak to seven games (seven goals, six assists). "We had a great third in Ottawa and wanted to play in the [offensive] zone and be on our toes. I don't know if it was us feeding off the ceremony and the atmosphere in the building (but) there was a buzz, it was definitely an enjoyable game for me … [Read more...] about Sabres score nine in win against Senators
Sabres score nine goals on special day for Pominville
'"Thank God we had the lead and I could look up and enjoy it a little bit more," Pominville said. "... I wanted to make sure I enjoyed the moment and took the time to hear what everyone had to say, and I think for the most part I did. I'm sure I'll have a chance to probably hear a bunch of the messages again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score nine goals on special day for Pominville