'The bad habits that led to that defeat haunted them in the second period Tuesday night; however, the Sabres finally looked like the team that won 10 in a row, albeit for only 22 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mount another comeback, snap skid with overtime win over Kings
Archives for December 12, 2018
Mike Harrington: Sabres make another great comeback but still have to deal with reality
'The Kings are a terrible team, a shell of the group that won Cups in 2012 and 2014. They're 30th in the NHL's overall standing and going nowhere. And while playing on a back-to-back against a rested team, they came to town and had a 3-1 lead through 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres make another great comeback but still have to deal with reality
Sabres' Hunwick nearing return, joining Rochester for conditioning assignment
'His potential return is good news for the Sabres, who are in need of blue-line help. Injured defensemen Jake McCabe and Casey Nelson remain week to week, while Marco Scandella wore a white non-contact jersey during an optional morning skate Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hunwick nearing return, joining Rochester for conditioning assignment
Ryan Miller out six weeks, won't come to town with Ducks
'Miller, 38, is in his second year with Anaheim, posting a 4-2-1 record with a 2.71 goals-against average and .922 save percentage. He was traded by the Sabres at the deadline in 2014 and played the next three seasons in Vancouver. Miller is the Sabres' all-time leader among goalies in games played (540) and wins (284).' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller out six weeks, won’t come to town with Ducks
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Kings 3, OT
'It was the sixth time this season they won despite trailing after two periods, surpassing their total from last season. Eichel and Larsson scored less than four minutes apart to tie the score, and Skinner scored on the power play after the Kings took back-to-back penalties near the end of regulation. Linus Ullmark, making his third consecutive start, stopped 26 of 29 shots.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Kings 3, OT
Roar back to down Kings in overtime, end losing skid
'“There’s got to be some type of emotional response from the room,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “I think we showed that in the third.”' … [Read more...] about Roar back to down Kings in overtime, end losing skid
Sabres notes: Matt Hunwick to begin injury rehab assignment with Amerks
'“It’s nice to be healthy and to kind of get past the last step,” said Hunwick, who was acquired from the Penguins with winger Conor Sheary on June 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Matt Hunwick to begin injury rehab assignment with Amerks
Wednesday's Los Angeles Coverage
After injuries strike Kings, Sabres rally for a 4-3 win in overtime (Los Angeles Times) What we learned from the Kings' 4-3 OT loss to the Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Photo gallery (NHL.com) December 11 rapid reaction (feat. Joe Yerdon): Sabres 4, Kings 3 (OT) (LAKings.com) Doughty (upper-body), Phaneuf (upper-body) leave Kings OT loss in Buffalo (LAKings.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Skinner seals Sabres comeback in 4-3 OT win over Kings
'“Coming in here after 40 minutes and you’re down two goals, and you just had a couple of days off and you’re at home, there’s got to be some type of emotional response from the room,” said Eichel, noting the Sabres were also smarting from a 6-2 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday. “And I think we showed that in the third period.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner seals Sabres comeback in 4-3 OT win over Kings
Sabres sending Matt Hunwick to AHL on rehab assignment
'Hunwick is an 11-year veteran, who was acquired with forward Conor Sheary in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins in June. He was hurt while working out on his own and has yet to play a game for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sending Matt Hunwick to AHL on rehab assignment
Sabres roar back for 4-3 OT win over Los Angeles
'Jeff Carter was called for tripping late in the third period, giving Buffalo a chance at their first lead of the night. However, Los Angeles was able to kill off the minor penalty before the end of regulation. Fantenberg was called for holding with four seconds to go in the third, giving the Sabres a 4-on-3 start to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back for 4-3 OT win over Los Angeles
The Sabres had to come back from a two-goal deficit to break their losing streak
'Buffalo is now 10-3-2 in this building and they can’t let Arizona walk in here on Thursday and take two points from them.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres had to come back from a two-goal deficit to break their losing streak
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Kings
'"We brought one of the best efforts we've had in recent games in that third period. We knew we're in a slump, but we worked hard in that period."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Kings
Housley - If we play the right way, we're going to get results
'"It's one of those things, you get into a little rut, I didn't mind the way we've played the last four out of the five games. Except for the game in Florida, we're playing some good competition and going into tough buildings. In saying that, we've got to find a way to win some of those games. But, obviously, the game against Philly sticks in my mind, a lot of people's minds. … [Read more...] about Housley – If we play the right way, we’re going to get results
5 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak, top Kings 4-3 in OT
'In the third period, the Kings were without two of their best defensemen in Drew Doughty and Dion Phaneuf. The Sabres capitalized, outshooting the Kings 16-4 and tying the game despite the two-goal deficit. It was the best. From the Sabres in recent memory, and they were rewarded for their efforts. That said after the game Jack Eichel made it pretty clear that his team will … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak, top Kings 4-3 in OT