Archives for November 2018

'“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

'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

'“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

'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