Detroit Red Wings score vs. Buffalo Sabres: How to watch tonight (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings get first look at Rasmus Dahlin, red-hot Sabres (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings try to end Sabres' eight-game win streak (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Red Wings preview (NHL.com) Notes: Skinner has had seamless transition to Sabres (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Archives for November 24, 2018
Skinner caps another comeback with overtime goal, sending Sabres to eighth straight win
'Eichel was also dominant in the third period and overtime, assisting on the game-winner with one whack on Rasmus Dahlin's shot from the right circle. However, it was Skinner who powerfully illustrated how far this team has come.' … [Read more...] about Skinner caps another comeback with overtime goal, sending Sabres to eighth straight win
Mike Harrington: Sabres' defense keeps adding offense
'The blueliners set up all three goals in Friday's they-did-it-again, 3-2 overtime win over Montreal that extended Buffalo's winning streak to eight games. That's 12 goals, 39 assists and 51 points in 23 games for a group of six that was beaten up on the ice and in the court of public opinion last season, but got Rasmus Dahlin added this season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ defense keeps adding offense
Hutton's stop on Gallagher makes Sabres' overtime win possible
'His 11 wins rank second in the NHL behind the Toronto Maple Leafs' Frederik Anderson, while his .919 save percentage and 2.53 goals against average ranked seventh and fifth, respectively, among goalies with at least 15 games played before Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Hutton’s stop on Gallagher makes Sabres’ overtime win possible
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Canadiens 2, OT
'The Sabres outshot the Canadiens, 12-8, in the first period — no small feat considering Montreal's fast starts this season — however, that was followed by another second-period letdown. This time, Buffalo couldn't capitalize on two power-play opportunities, as its scoring chances ended with shots missing the net or Canadiens goalie Antti Niemi making a save.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Canadiens 2, OT
Jeff Skinner stars again in Sabres’ eighth straight win
'Skinner also supplies a ton of the surging Sabres’ offense. Right now, he’s scoring at an eye-popping 61-goal pace over an 82-game season. He has scored 17 times in the last 19 contests.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner stars again in Sabres’ eighth straight win
Sabres Notes: Lawrence Pilut excited about first NHL recall
'“Here is where I want to be,” said Pilut, who signed a two-year, entry-level contract in May. “Here is where I want to play. I’m just happy right now to be up here. Now I just want to get into the action."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notes: Lawrence Pilut excited about first NHL recall
10 things we've learned from best Buffalo Sabres start in over a decade
'Jack Eichel has evolved into more of a playmaker this season. It seems that the addition of Skinner and the rebirth of Jason Pominville have allowed Eichel to focus more on creating scoring chances rather than trying to score on every shot. He may not be putting the puck in the back of the net as often as fans would like from the former second overall pick, but he is off to … [Read more...] about 10 things we’ve learned from best Buffalo Sabres start in over a decade
8 best moments this season from Sabres' Jeff Skinner, NHL's top goal scorer
'"I just tried to whack at the rebound and fortunately it just bounced the right way for us," Skinner said in a postgame interview. "I was able to just throw it right in there. I wasn't able to see how it went in. But it went in and that's all that matters."' … [Read more...] about 8 best moments this season from Sabres’ Jeff Skinner, NHL’s top goal scorer
"The fun of winning this way" -Jeff Skinner
'Defender Zach Bogosian praised Skinner. "I do not remember a teammate who was as hot as Jeff is right now," he said.' … [Read more...] about “The fun of winning this way” -Jeff Skinner
Happiness in Buffalo
'"I'm not thinking about retiring yet, but I do not think I'll play as long as Joe Thornton in San Jose," laughed Pominville. All I can say is that I am happy in Buffalo and my family too. There is also a fresh air within the team, it's really nice."' … [Read more...] about Happiness in Buffalo
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
Jeff Skinner torches Habs with OT winner as Sabres win eighth straight (Montreal Gazette) About Friday afternoon ... Buffalo wins 3-2 in OT (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: 'You can't be satisfied with the point,' Julien says (Montreal Gazette) Best effort disappointing result (Journal de Montreal) Happiness in Buffalo (Journal de Montreal) "The fun of winning this … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres would make a perfect rival for Maple Leafs
'Over a matter of months, GM Jason Botterill has turned the Buffalo situation from near-disaster to very promising, and this should naturally lead to a more competitive series of games this season with the high-flying Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres would make a perfect rival for Maple Leafs
Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 for 8th straight win
'“Guys don’t give up and sort of have that belief that you can come back,” Skinner said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 for 8th straight win
Jeff Skinner's two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens; eight wins in row for Buffalo
'The Buffalo Sabres cannot be stopped.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens; eight wins in row for Buffalo