'The 19,092 fans at Amalie Arena were rowdy from start to finish and a mix of "Let's go Buffalo" chants could even be heard as the game progressed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak comes to an end with hard-fought battle in Tampa
Archives for November 2018
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks still surging heading into December (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
How Rasmus Dahlin helped solve one of the Sabres' greatest weaknesses
'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.' … [Read more...] about How Rasmus Dahlin helped solve one of the Sabres’ greatest weaknesses
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.' … [Read more...] about Sean Kirst: Fans prove faith in Sabres is stronger than coldest wind
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres playing games with playoff implications again
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) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
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."" … [Read more...] about Red-hot Skinner enjoying life with surging Sabres
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 … [Read more...] about Sabres are having *that* season
Sabres jerseys selling faster than stores can keep up with
'"It's fandamonium with them right now," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres jerseys selling faster than stores can keep up with
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.' … [Read more...] about Bills show their support for streaking Sabres
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
AHL ironman Wayne Simpson becoming reliable force for Rochester Americans (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Skinner scores in overtime, Sabres win 10 in a row for third time in franchise history
'The Sabres, 17-6-2 and first in the NHL again with 36 points, have not lost since Nov. 4 against the New York Rangers and one more win would give Buffalo its first 11-game winning streak in franchise history. The significance of the milestone isn't lost on players who raised their sticks following the overtime winner. They're savoring it after playing in front of plenty of … [Read more...] about Skinner scores in overtime, Sabres win 10 in a row for third time in franchise history
Mike Harrington: This Sabres streak is real and it's spectacular
'Pinch yourself. It's real.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This Sabres streak is real and it’s spectacular
Sabres rookie Casey Mittelstadt frustrating opponents with defense
'"It’s been good for me," Mittelstadt told The Buffalo News on Tuesday morning. "I never had too much trouble offensively. I think just focusing on the D zone and obviously if you play well in the D zone you have the puck more and you get to make more plays. That’s what I like to do. It’s been a bit of an adjustment, but it’s gone pretty smooth."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Casey Mittelstadt frustrating opponents with defense
Sabres tie franchise record with 10th win in a row
'They're now 11-0-2 when scoring first and 9-2-1 at home, on pace for their best mark since 1979-80.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tie franchise record with 10th win in a row