‘Dahlin, the first overall pick five months ago, has helped solve one of Buffalo’s greatest weaknesses – playing 5 on 5 – and has been at the center of some of the streak’s finest moments.’
Archives for November 29, 2018
Sean Kirst: Fans prove faith in Sabres is stronger than coldest wind
‘It has been a long time since either the Bills or the Sabres had that truly electric ability to score. It has been an even longer time since either squad projected that most intangible quality, the threshold when a team has so much talent, will and energy that even when things go wrong, you actually expect the players to find a way to win.’
Sabres playing games with playoff implications again
‘They haven’t played significant contests with postseason ramifications this late in a season since 2011-12, when they roared back from last place to briefly reach the top eight.’
Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning-Sabres: How Buffalo became the NHL’s hottest team (Tampa Bay Times)
Lightning look to end Sabres’ 10-game win streak (The Sports Xchange)
Sabres at Lightning preview (NHL.com)
Nuts and Bolts: Lightning look to slow down the Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com)
How to watch, listen, live stream Lightning vs. Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com)
Red-hot Skinner enjoying life with surging Sabres
‘”My team’s playing well, so individuals start to have success,” he said conservatively. “I’m thankful Buffalo gave me an opportunity to get a fresh start.””
Sabres are having *that* season
‘Good news for me and you: That works both ways. These Sabres have 36 points in 25 games — which, by the way, is an astonishing 118-point pace that rates in President’s Trophy territory. With 57 games left, averaging one point per game for the rest of the season would put the Sabres at 93. Projections for this season and historical references make 93 at worst within a game or two of a playoff spot. And, that point-a-game pace is just a tad better than what the worst teams in the league so far are playing at. So if the Sabres’ results the rest of the way are comparable to, say, Florida’s so far this season, they’re very likely to be in the playoffs.’
Sabres jerseys selling faster than stores can keep up with
‘”It’s fandamonium with them right now,” he said.’
Bills show their support for streaking Sabres
‘“The Sabres are doing a fantastic job,” defensive end Jerry Hughes said. “You know, [Tuesday], the game went into overtime. They still pulled out with the win, which was great. It’s great for our city and the fans.’