'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
Archives for November 2018
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
Skinner providing finishing touch for resurgent Sabres
'The early returns are promising. Skinner's goal Saturday was his 11th in 10 games and sparked a comeback. The Sabres won 4-3 in a shootout. He scored his 12th in 11 games Tuesday in a 2-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who they trail by three points for first in the Atlantic Division. With 13 goals this season, Skinner is second in the NHL behind Boston Bruins forward … [Read more...] about Skinner providing finishing touch for resurgent Sabres
Hutton shuts down Lightning as Sabres extend win streak to 3
'"Sometimes you need a goalie to steal you one and I think he did that tonight for us."' … [Read more...] about Hutton shuts down Lightning as Sabres extend win streak to 3
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Pilut adapting well to North American game (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Time to see how Sabres respond to a huge test
'Eastern Conference leader Tampa Bay is in KeyBank Center Tuesday night. Then comes a rough road trip: Friday in Winnipeg, Saturday in Minnesota, Monday in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Time to see how Sabres respond to a huge test
Sabres Notebook: Sam Reinhart's hot hand earns call to top line
'"Things have been going well lately," Reinhart said. "I'm trying to play the same way regardless where I am in the lineup. The last few games, [Rodrigues and Sobotka] and I played well together but this is a different opportunity for me, too."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Sam Reinhart’s hot hand earns call to top line
Versatile Vladimir Sobotka quietly key contributor to Sabres’ strong start
'Fast forward to today, and Sobotka, 31, has quietly been one of the biggest surprises during the Sabres’ strong 9-6-2 start, showcasing his versatility while moving around the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Versatile Vladimir Sobotka quietly key contributor to Sabres’ strong start
Sabres’ line changes create balance
'“It’s definitely an experience with the group and how they play and … realizing when they are going, to try to reward them with more minutes,” Housley said of how he makes changes. “It’s just one of those things that maybe I’ve been fortunate that things have worked out well. I know in the past we’ve tried to do it, tried to spark in between periods, change the lines up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ line changes create balance
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning pre-game: Get to know the Buffalo Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning cannot afford to overlook Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Lightning at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Nuts and Bolts: Kicking off the road trip with a matchup vs. Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Skinner providing finishing touch for resurgent Sabres
'"I think he gets to the net really well," center Jack Eichel said. "Obviously he has a knack for scoring goals. You see it there at the end of the game where he gets that one, puts it up top pretty quick. That's a great goal by him."' … [Read more...] about Skinner providing finishing touch for resurgent Sabres
Minnesota goalie on Mittelstadt's go-to move: 'It's so hard to stop'
'"He'd come skate by me if there was a faceoff in our end and be like, 'Hey, we're going to get you one. I'm going to get you one,'" Schierhorn, now a senior goaltender at Minnesota, said by phone Monday. "He's putting it on his shoulders that he's going to win us the game. He wants to be that guy."' … [Read more...] about Minnesota goalie on Mittelstadt’s go-to move: ‘It’s so hard to stop’
Carter Hutton a 'calming' presence for upstart Sabres in another wild win
'"I just want to win games," Hutton said after the win. "I think people see that competitive side of me. Coming in here, we obviously had a younger team, and it was a transition. You hear all the talk coming in and everything that needed to change."' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton a ‘calming’ presence for upstart Sabres in another wild win
Sabres complete improbable comeback, beat Canucks in shootout
'"You look at probably the last few years, it’s been a little bit tougher to come back in games," Eichel, who missed most of the first period and part of the second for what Phil Housley later called a lower-body injury, said afterward. "This year we’ve had some third periods where we’re down or trailing or maybe we give a goal up we’re not happy about, but I think the … [Read more...] about Sabres complete improbable comeback, beat Canucks in shootout