'Carter Hutton had to bail out Buffalo again and careless passes could have turned that storybook start into a nightmarish ending. However, the Sabres accomplished what no team in franchise history has in over a decade. Sam Reinhart's empty-net goal with 1:38 remaining clinched a 5-2 win over the Flyers and the team's first seven-game winning streak since 2006-07.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fend off Flyers for seventh straight win
Archives for November 22, 2018
Mike Harrington: Fans delivered from the opening faceoff too
'"I figured with the 7:30 game and the Wednesday before Thanksgiving they might have a couple alcoholic beverages in them so they were going to be a little rowdy," a smiling defenseman Jake McCabe said of the team's fans after the 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. "We definitely built off that early, were pumped up to get out there. We rallied around their energy and it … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Fans delivered from the opening faceoff too
Sabres Notebook: Defensemen finally contributing to offense
'"In my mind, I kind of liken it to a game of cards," Smith said. "If you’re playing poker, if you have a pair of aces, you go for it. If you have a three and a two, you stay back. You try and select your opportunities wisely and try to put yourself in position for success. Even the times where you set yourself up for success, it’s not always going to work out in your favor, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defensemen finally contributing to offense
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Flyers 2
'Buffalo is now 7-2-1 at home this season, on pace for its best mark since 1982-83, and 9-0-2 when scoring first. The Sabres will wake up on Thanksgiving with a 14-6-2 record after they didn't win their 14th game until Jan. 25 last season. Phil Housley's players found themselves in an unfamiliar position this time, though. After three third-period comebacks in their previous … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Flyers 2
Sabres extend winning streak, get huge assist from crowd
'“It was talked about coming off the warm-up,” center Johan Larsson said following Wednesday’s exciting 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, the Sabres’ seventh consecutive win. “We had a little feeling it was going to be buzzing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend winning streak, get huge assist from crowd
Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu looking to build on recent success
'Beaulieu played against the Flyers because defenseman Marco Scandella is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu looking to build on recent success
Thursday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers get jumped early in 5-2 loss to Sabres (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers-Sabres 3 Thoughts: Buried in Buffalo (Allentown Morning Call) Sabres 5, Flyers 2: Lousy 1st period results in season-worst 4-game losing streak (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Scott Laughton drops the gloves for Flyers' 1st fight of 2018-19 season (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers are woefully in need … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Family comes first in Okposo's return from injury
'As opposed to the scary videos of open-ice hits that are easy to find on YouTube (and hard to un-see afterwards), it was a routine collision between teammates in a Sabres practice that sent Okposo’s world reeling. His head hit the glass, causing problems no one could foresee.' … [Read more...] about Family comes first in Okposo’s return from injury
Sabres score 4 in 1st, beat Flyers 5-2 for 7th straight
'“That was written on our white board — making sure we’re ready to start,” said right wing Tage Thompson, who scored Buffalo’s second goal. “We want to be on the winning side starting from the drop of the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 in 1st, beat Flyers 5-2 for 7th straight
Sabres win seventh in a row, defeat Flyers 5-2
'Jeff Skinner scored his 15th goal of the season with less than four minutes gone in the opening stanza, giving Buffalo a 1-0 lead. Jason Pominville assisted on the game's first goal. Almost a minute and a half later Tage Thompson scored his second goal in as many games, making it a 2-0 Sabres' lead. Vladimir Sobotka and Kyle Okposo were credited with assists on the score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win seventh in a row, defeat Flyers 5-2
The Sabres have reclaimed their fans
'When the Flyers were here last season the crowd was littered with Flyers sweaters. This season, they were few and far between in the packed house. Montreal and Toronto fans will always be here, be the Buffalo fans have reclaimed their building.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have reclaimed their fans
From the Locker Room - Sabres - Flyers
'"That was a really cool feeling, even after that first shift where Skins almost pulled one home, the crowd was into it right away and that's always fun to be a part of. I think that jump started us, got us going."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room – Sabres – Flyers
Dreger: Sabres & Skinner won't have contract talks until mid-season
'The Sabres already have a good amount of salary tied up in forwards. Next season they already have over $31 million committed to the front end. That includes six forwards costing over a $3 million cap hit (Eichel, Okposo, Berglund, Reinhart, Sobotka, Sheary). Skinner and Jason Pominville are unrestricted free agents, while Johan Larsson, Zemgus Girgensons, Remi Elie, Evan … [Read more...] about Dreger: Sabres & Skinner won’t have contract talks until mid-season
Sabres top Flyers 5-2 for 7th straight win
'The Sabres notched four goals in the first period, two of the four came from Evan Rodrigues and Johan Larsson who each scored their first of the season. While the Sabres didn't score again until the final minutes of the final period, some defensive pressure along with another great night from Carter Hutton helped the Sabres hold onto the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Flyers 5-2 for 7th straight win
Sabres recall AHL leading-scorer Lawrence Pilut
'Pilut, 22, is tied for a league-leading 22 points in 15 games with the Americans this season. The rookie defenseman has tallied at least one point in seven straight games and has the second-best plus/minus rating in the AHL with a plus-16 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall AHL leading-scorer Lawrence Pilut