'"It's been a lot of fun. We've had to put so much work," the veteran winger said. "It hasn't been easy. It's been a grind, it's been tough, but to get rewarded with winning it's great for me, for sure. But, for the guys that haven't been here for a while, for them to finally see what it is and the atmosphere in the building is pretty cool."' … [Read more...] about Pominville reminisces on past and present as Sabres search for 10th straight win
Archives for November 2018
Sabres face Sharks seeking to tie Buffalo record with 10th straight win
'"I want to win," he said. "Winning's fun."' … [Read more...] about Sabres face Sharks seeking to tie Buffalo record with 10th straight win
Kane returns to Buffalo, hopes to end Sabres winning streak with Sharks
'"I wish during my time here it would have been the way it is now, obviously," he said. "Nobody wants to lose consistently. ... That's never fun, that's never what you want as a player. At the same time, I'm happy where I am. I'm enjoying my time in San Jose and so far, it's been fantastic."' … [Read more...] about Kane returns to Buffalo, hopes to end Sabres winning streak with Sharks
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Borgen finding his game with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe learning to be more aggressive
'"Just kind of feeling the game out, really," McCabe explained. "Played the game long enough now where you know your spots when you can step up and to play, try to be physical or whatever it may be. It takes time in reading scenarios. We've had really good back pressure from our forwards to allow us to stay up, so it's been good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe learning to be more aggressive
Finding ways to win late helped boost Sabres to NHL’s top spot
'“It’s been a battle until the end,” Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark told reporters following Saturday’s 3-2 shootout win in Detroit. “That’s what keeps us down to earth, because we know it’s a very tight league and we can’t just go and glide on some pink clouds up there in the sky and think that you’re going to win just because you’ve done it before.”' … [Read more...] about Finding ways to win late helped boost Sabres to NHL’s top spot
Facts and Figures: Sabres Are No. 1 in NHL
'During their run, the Sabres have defeated five teams who reached the 2018 playoffs. They've won eight one-goal games, including three in overtime and three in shootouts.' … [Read more...] about Facts and Figures: Sabres Are No. 1 in NHL
Reinhart's shootout winner saves Sabres, extends winning streak to nine
'Through all their mistakes -- and their were many against the Red Wings -- the Sabres insisted there was little doubt this would end with a win. Ullmark, starting in place of Carter Hutton, had to stop two breakaways, including one by Dylan Larkin six minutes into the third period when Eichel committed a turnover near the blue line, and made 35 saves through overtime.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s shootout winner saves Sabres, extends winning streak to nine
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 2, SO
'With the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators both idle, the Sabres, now 16-6-2, lead the NHL with 34 points. They've earned points in nine straight for the first time since 2012 and are 10-0-2 when scoring first. Again, the streak was in doubt.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 2, SO
Surging Sabres rank first overall after ninth straight win
'The quick turnaround from coach Phil Housley’s team turnaround has been nothing short of stunning. Last season, the hapless Sabres finished dead last.' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres rank first overall after ninth straight win
Buffalo Sabres have 6 comeback wins in 8-game win streak: Here's 7 ways they're doing it
'Skinner's 17 goals (tied for the NHL lead) in 23 games has not only given him confidence but it has made the Sabres as a team elevate their play. Skinner is on pace for 61 goals and the Sabres appear to be riding the hot hand.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres have 6 comeback wins in 8-game win streak: Here’s 7 ways they’re doing it
Sunday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings fail to cool hot Sabres, fall in shootout (Detroit News) Wings witness 'maturation process' paying off for Sabres (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings' lagging special teams hurt in loss to Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings force extra time, lose lengthy shootout to Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres beat Red Wings 3-2 in shootout for 9th straight win
'“I think during this streak you can look at it and see how many different heroes we’ve had,” said Sabres star Jack Eichel, who had an assist. “There are guys stepping up in key situations. You’ve got Tommer (Thompson) going out for the shootout and putting on an incredible move. Linus (goalie Linus Ullmark, who made 35 saves) stepping in and playing out of his mind, making … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Red Wings 3-2 in shootout for 9th straight win
Sabres extend win streak to nine, defeat Detroit 3-2 in shootout
'The shootout lasted into seven rounds before Buffalo would get the better of Howard and the Red Wings. Sam Reinhart scored the game-winning goal in the shootout after Ullmark made a save in the seventh round.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend win streak to nine, defeat Detroit 3-2 in shootout
The Sabres get a different hero every night
'One observation I want to pass on is the work that Kyle Okposo puts into each and every shift. In this game his motor was in high gear and he never stopped or gave up on a play. This is something I’ve seen from him in almost every game.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get a different hero every night