'Jeff Skinner scored his 15th goal of the season with less than four minutes gone in the opening stanza, giving Buffalo a 1-0 lead. Jason Pominville assisted on the game's first goal. Almost a minute and a half later Tage Thompson scored his second goal in as many games, making it a 2-0 Sabres' lead. Vladimir Sobotka and Kyle Okposo were credited with assists on the score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win seventh in a row, defeat Flyers 5-2
Archives for November 2018
The Sabres have reclaimed their fans
'When the Flyers were here last season the crowd was littered with Flyers sweaters. This season, they were few and far between in the packed house. Montreal and Toronto fans will always be here, be the Buffalo fans have reclaimed their building.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have reclaimed their fans
From the Locker Room - Sabres - Flyers
'"That was a really cool feeling, even after that first shift where Skins almost pulled one home, the crowd was into it right away and that's always fun to be a part of. I think that jump started us, got us going."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room – Sabres – Flyers
Dreger: Sabres & Skinner won't have contract talks until mid-season
'The Sabres already have a good amount of salary tied up in forwards. Next season they already have over $31 million committed to the front end. That includes six forwards costing over a $3 million cap hit (Eichel, Okposo, Berglund, Reinhart, Sobotka, Sheary). Skinner and Jason Pominville are unrestricted free agents, while Johan Larsson, Zemgus Girgensons, Remi Elie, Evan … [Read more...] about Dreger: Sabres & Skinner won’t have contract talks until mid-season
Sabres top Flyers 5-2 for 7th straight win
'The Sabres notched four goals in the first period, two of the four came from Evan Rodrigues and Johan Larsson who each scored their first of the season. While the Sabres didn't score again until the final minutes of the final period, some defensive pressure along with another great night from Carter Hutton helped the Sabres hold onto the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Flyers 5-2 for 7th straight win
Sabres recall AHL leading-scorer Lawrence Pilut
'Pilut, 22, is tied for a league-leading 22 points in 15 games with the Americans this season. The rookie defenseman has tallied at least one point in seven straight games and has the second-best plus/minus rating in the AHL with a plus-16 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall AHL leading-scorer Lawrence Pilut
Sabres win 7th straight, blast Flyers 5-2
'"Get on top of a team in the first 10 minutes and they know they're in for a long night," he said in part.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 7th straight, blast Flyers 5-2
Triplets named after Sabres players
'Their parents are huge Sabres fans so they decided to name them after their favorite players. Rasmus, Miller and Dawsyn have yet to see the Sabres lose in their life.' … [Read more...] about Triplets named after Sabres players
Sabres score four in first, top Flyers for seventh straight win
'"We talk about just being even-keeled, not being too high, not being too low, because there's going to be parts of the game we're not going to be able to control," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "So how do we react to that adversity? Certainly, the belief, this group is getting tighter and tighter every game through this winning streak."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score four in first, top Flyers for seventh straight win
Sabres rally around sellout crowd, extend win streak to seven games
'"We definitely fed off that early. We were pumped up to get out there. We just really rallied around their energy. It was blast."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally around sellout crowd, extend win streak to seven games
Sabres recall Pilut from Rochester
'Pilut (5'11", 187 lbs., 12/30/1995) joins the Sabres in the midst of a seven-game point streak with Rochester (1+8) that has propelled him into a tie for the AHL lead with 22 points (3+19) in his first 15 AHL games. He is also tied for second in the league with a plus-16 rating and has gone without a point in just two of his 15 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut from Rochester
Mike Harrington: Feelings of Sabres' 2005-06 season are starting to creep in
'Maybe this is blasphemy, but it's sure starting to feel like 2005-06 around here.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Feelings of Sabres’ 2005-06 season are starting to creep in
Sabres Notebook: First goal with Buffalo a reward for Thompson's work
'"It definitely feels good getting that monkey off your back," Thompson said Tuesday. "You're going through games and haven't scored, it can be in the back of your mind and take away from other parts of your game. Getting that helps you build a little more confidence. I have to keep doing the little things right and I'll keep getting rewarded."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: First goal with Buffalo a reward for Thompson’s work
Sabres have grown close, don’t want to let each other down
'“Our team feels close from top to bottom, closer than it ever has,” Sabres winger Sam Reinhart said. “That’s certainly something that drives the locker room, the belief and the passion we have for one another. … That’s something that I don’t see changing anytime soon.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have grown close, don’t want to let each other down
Upstart Sabres generating buzz
'“We’re excited where we’re at, obviously,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon. “The vibe around town, they’re just showing their appreciation of the work. We’ve got to come to work tomorrow, this is going to be a desperate team. We don’t have to change anything.”' … [Read more...] about Upstart Sabres generating buzz