'"We just played two of the top five teams in the NHL on a back to back and we traveled," Eichel lamented. "I thought we played a great game tonight. Obviously they get the extra point and it’s frustrating, but give us credit. Anybody who has done it before -- has played a back to back -- knows it’s not easy. … They're sitting here waiting for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short, drop fourth straight with overtime loss to Maple Leafs
Archives for December 5, 2018
Sabres' Sam Reinhart scores in career-high fourth consecutive game
'“I think he’s just playing his game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s making plays down low and tight and he’s finding ways to get pucks to the net. He goes to the net hard. That’s where he’s scoring most of his goals, five feet in, around the net, so it’s good to see him finally put the puck in the net. But his line mates have done a really good job. They’ve been very … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart scores in career-high fourth consecutive game
Mike Harrington: It's quite a show when Leafs come to town
'But Tuesday's overtime thriller was a barnburner. And what a shot to the gut Matthews handed the Sabres with 2.7 seconds left in overtime, a brilliant laser to end a fascinating series opener for this season between these two rivals.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s quite a show when Leafs come to town
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 3, OT
'Auston Matthews scored 4:58 into overtime after Patrick Marleau tied it 14:47 into the third period. Eichel’s goals, his sixth and seventh of the season, almost gave Buffalo its sixth third-period comeback of the season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 3, OT
NBCSN's Pierre McGuire 'pumped' to be in Buffalo for Sabres vs. Maple Leafs
'“No, I think I was one of the people – pardon the pun – that was very bullish on Buffalo,” he said. “I just love the way (coach) Phil Housley carries himself. I like some of the cleansing they did with their dressing room in the off-season. I love the character they brought in with Carter Hutton, Patrik Berglund. I’ve known Marco Scandella forever. He’s a pure character guy. … [Read more...] about NBCSN’s Pierre McGuire ‘pumped’ to be in Buffalo for Sabres vs. Maple Leafs
Sabres battled back, fall to Maple Leafs in overtime thriller
'“We were ready to play tonight,” Housley said. “We haven’t had a start like that in our last three games. But I give credit to the guys because the schedule and the travel and losing an hour and having to turn around against a really good hockey team. … I thought it was a back-and-forth game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battled back, fall to Maple Leafs in overtime thriller
Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis happy in fourth-line role with Maple Leafs
'The 10-year-veteran fought just to make the Leafs, whose depth dwindled during the offseason. He beat out about four or five others for a roster spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis happy in fourth-line role with Maple Leafs
In very personal battle, Leafs' Matthews finds way to beat Sabres' Eichel
'They learn from each other, from playing against each other, the way Tom Brady would learn from Peyton Manning. They are a year apart, these two young giants, with Eichel older, Matthews more natural.' … [Read more...] about In very personal battle, Leafs’ Matthews finds way to beat Sabres’ Eichel
Buffalo Sabres' resurgence reminds the Toronto Maple Leafs of its one true rivalry
'Forget Montreal, Ottawa, Boston or Detroit. Every kid who grew up in Toronto on a diet of American cable TV, Irv Weinstein and house fires in Cheektowaga knows Buffalo is his/her natural enemy.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ resurgence reminds the Toronto Maple Leafs of its one true rivalry
Finally, some life in the QEW rivalry
'"Just the proximity of the two teams make it that every time we came here before there was energy in the building," said coach Mike Babcock, "a lot of Leafs fans and now, pretty soon, Leafs fans won’t be able to buy tickets here because Buffalo fans will have bought them already."' … [Read more...] about Finally, some life in the QEW rivalry
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Art lesson from Matthews paints Leafs OT win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) In very personal battle, Leafs' Matthews finds way to beat Sabres' Eichel (Toronto Sun) Game Centre: Auston Matthews the overtime hero as Leafs down Sabres (Toronto Star) Buffalo Sabres' resurgence reminds the Toronto Maple Leafs of its one true rivalry (Toronto Globe and Mail) Matthews drives Leafs to … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage
Matthews scores 2 for Maple Leafs in 4-3 OT win over Sabres
'“It’s not easy right now, for sure. It’s pretty disappointing,” Reinhart said. “We’ve got to find a way to get back on the winning side of things and that starts Saturday.”' … [Read more...] about Matthews scores 2 for Maple Leafs in 4-3 OT win over Sabres
Eichel scores twice, but Maple Leafs defeat Sabres 4-3 in OT
'Eichel's second goal of the period gave the blue and gold their first lead of the night. It was another broken play that Buffalo converted in the offensive zone, with the captain weaving through the middle of the ice in the slot to beat Andersen. Reinhart was credited with the assist.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, but Maple Leafs defeat Sabres 4-3 in OT
Now that was a hockey game!
'Buffalo got its shot mentality back which Housley has been searching for the past few weeks. Now the team gets Wednesday off and doesn’t have a game until Saturday when the Flyers are back. It’s a chance to rest, heel up some injuries and get back to the hockey like Tuesday that can win them games.' … [Read more...] about Now that was a hockey game!
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'On taking the positives: "We're not sitting here thinking it's fine if we don't win because it's a back to back, but everyone goes through it. Sounds like (Toronto) has one pretty bad as well later in the year so. We showed up to play, but it's disappointing right now."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs