'“I just think we were on our heels a little bit too much,” Okposo said. “You know, that's a good hockey team over there. I thought we just gave them a little bit too much room to operate. We just weren't as sharp. We've got to clean up some stuff. I know we've won the last three games. but we probably only played real good for about a period and a half.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres know they need cleaner performance despite big win
Archives for November 14, 2018
Mike Harrington: With Hutton leading the way, Sabres making the division listen
'Tuesday's 2-1 nailbiter over Tampa Bay was the kind of win the Sabres have almost never pulled out the last five years. Carter Hutton is making a habit of stealing games for his club, and good teams get clutch goaltending all the time. Maybe win some games they might not deserve, solely because of work in the net.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With Hutton leading the way, Sabres making the division listen
Sabres Notebook: Lightning bus to Toronto for St. Louis' Hall induction
'“Marty was one of those guys, he was kind of the light in the room,” Stamkos said following the Lightning’s morning skate Tuesday. “So, anyone who got the chance to play with him – training staff, coaching staff, whoever it was – they definitely had an impact on Marty, and Marty definitely had an impact on us. I know how appreciative he was that everyone showed up. It just … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lightning bus to Toronto for St. Louis’ Hall induction
The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Lightning 1
'Tampa Bay, the top team in the Eastern Conference, proceeded to dominate play for the remainder of the second and controlled possession for long stretches in the third. Unlike past seasons, the Sabres got just enough offense and another outstanding performance by Carter Hutton in net to hold on for a 2-1 win Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Lightning 1
Goalie Carter Hutton shines in Sabres’ win over Lightning
'Just a year ago, when the Sabres finished dead last, a three-game winning would’ve been celebrated. This season, however, “our standard’s higher,” Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Carter Hutton shines in Sabres’ win over Lightning
Tage Thompson happy with Sabres’ plan
'“The toughest part is just not being able to play,” Thompson said. “You grow up, you love the game. The best part is being on the ice playing and doing your thing, making plays. When you’re not out there, you get anxious.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson happy with Sabres’ plan
Wednesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Bounces work against Lightning in loss to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning enjoys chance to share Marty St. Louis’ Hall of Fame induction (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Fall To Sabres 2-1 In Buffalo (WDAE-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Lighting fall to Sabres after tough three periods (TampaBayLightning.com) Burns: 3 things we learned from a second-straight loss … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Hutton stops 29 shots in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Lightning
'The Sabres limited the NHL’s top offense to one goal after Tampa Bay had scored four or more in each of its past five games.' … [Read more...] about Hutton stops 29 shots in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Lightning
Sabres survive for 2-1 win over Tampa Bay
'Buffalo was able to hold on, despite Tampa Bay using an extra skater over the final minute and a half of regulation. Hutton made several saves to preserve the lead and win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive for 2-1 win over Tampa Bay
The Sabres do what they have to to steal two points from Tampa Bay
'Now, if we’re being honest, that can’t last forever and it will eventually catch up to them if it continues, but this team is together and it’s finding ways to win. This team has two three-game winning streaks and has taken four out of five games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres do what they have to to steal two points from Tampa Bay
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
'"That's a good hockey team over there. We weren't as sharp and we have to clean up some stuff. We only really played well for a period and a half, but we got two points out of this."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
5 Observations: Sabres top Lightning 2-1
'Was it pretty? Absolutely not. Does it matter? Nope.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Lightning 2-1
Sabres outlast Tampa Bay 2-1
'Tampa Bay outshot the Sabres 14-2 in the second period, but Buffalo still held a one goal lead going into the 3rd period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Tampa Bay 2-1
Sabres fans can get tickets in exchange for turkeys on Thursday
'Last year, more than 2,000 turkeys were collected. For every 20-pound turkey collected, the donor will receive two tickets to an upcoming Sabres game. There is a maximum limit of four tickets per person.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans can get tickets in exchange for turkeys on Thursday
Hutton makes 29 saves for Sabres in win against Lightning
'"This league's so tough to win in, I think the margin for error's so small that some nights you're going to have to sort of grind one out maybe you don't deserve to win," said Skinner, who has scored 12 goals in the past 11 games. "But I think for us, [Hutton] played a pretty big game for us and he got us a win. Sometimes you need a goalie to steal you one, and I think he did … [Read more...] about Hutton makes 29 saves for Sabres in win against Lightning