'Sabres veteran Jason Pominville was injured six minutes into the third period after an accidental collision with Ristolainen. Pominville made his way slowly to the locker room and did not return.' … [Read more...] about 3rd-period burst leads Panthers to 5-2 win over Sabres
Archives for December 2018
Panthers ride big 3rd period to 5-2 win over Sabres
'Trailing 2-1 through 40 minutes of play, the Florida Panthers scored four unanswered goals in the final period to beat the Buffalo Sabres at Key Bank Center on Tuesday 5-2. Two of the Florida goals came courtesy of Evgenii Dadonov, one on a penalty shot and the other an empty netter, part of a three-point night for Dadonov. The win marks the Panthers' seventh straight victory … [Read more...] about Panthers ride big 3rd period to 5-2 win over Sabres
The Panthers Luongo steals another one in Buffalo
'Buffalo killed off three Florida power plays and did an excellent job sacrificing the body. After 40 minutes the Sabres had killed off 21 straight penalties, but that ended to start the third.' … [Read more...] about The Panthers Luongo steals another one in Buffalo
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'What the difference was in the loss: "Maybe our puck managment wasn't there, but I don't think our desperation was there. Florida was definitely desperate and played well in their own end, and I don't think we out-worked them. Give them credit for having a good third period, because we weren't good enough."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
Jason Botterill: "You want to have more depth scoring up front"
'Jason Botterill would not get into specifics when further pressed about Berglund. Elliotte Friedman of Sportnet has reported that the root of the problem could be a No-Trade/ No-Movement clause issue Berglund had at the time of the trade that sent him to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill: “You want to have more depth scoring up front”
Panthers score four straight in third, top Sabres
'"I thought we had a good start, but [we need] just a little more desperation in our game in the third," Skinner said. "I think you just sort of saw it coming as the game went along. [Luongo] made some big saves, and we're sort of looking for that bounce when I think we should've been going after it and trying to sort of create it for ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Panthers score four straight in third, top Sabres
Sabres let 3rd-period lead slip away in loss to Panthers
'"I'll give Florida credit, they kept the game simple," Housley said. "Every time they had an opportunity to get the puck in deep, they did. … They simplified their game. It really drew a lot of energy from us in the defensive zone in the second period."' … [Read more...] about Sabres let 3rd-period lead slip away in loss to Panthers
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Boston pipeline leads directly to Rochester (Amerks.com) Amerks recall Stephens from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Girgensons playing 'desperate' with blocked shots, hits to help Sabres
'"He’s been huge," Skinner said of Girgensons. "I think the last few games he’s made big plays at big times. ... The last few games he’s worked really hard. He’s beaten out some icings that led to goals. Obviously that block at the end is huge."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons playing ‘desperate’ with blocked shots, hits to help Sabres
Jack Eichel enjoying one of greatest seasons in Sabres history
'The Sabres haven’t had a 100-point scorer since the rollicking 1992-93 season, when Pat LaFontaine (53 goals and 148 points) and Alexander Mogilny (76 goals and 127 points) both surpassed the prestigious mark.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel enjoying one of greatest seasons in Sabres history
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Preview: Panthers at Sabres, 7 p.m., Tuesday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers open road trip vs. Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Panthers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Barkov, Panthers Kick Off Crucial Road Trip in Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Gordo: Unhappy Berglund wants out of Buffalo
'As for Berglund, he could doubtlessly land elsewhere in the NHL. But he hasn't done anything this season to boost his stock and the league is trending toward speed over size. So he could take a pay cut if he goes back into the market. Perhaps a better move would be to come back to the Sabres, play well and inspire another team to acquire him.' … [Read more...] about Gordo: Unhappy Berglund wants out of Buffalo
Eichel named as NHL's 'Third Star' of the week
'In four games played, Eichel scored five goals and registered nine points to help the Sabres to a 3-0-1 record in that span.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named as NHL’s ‘Third Star’ of the week
What a weekend!
'There aren't enough words to describe how amazing Jack Eichel has been this season. With a four-point night last night (2+2), Eichel moved up to seventh in the NHL with 45 points. He has taken his game to an entirely different level. Eichel has become an all-around player and is now entrenched as the leader of this team. Whether it's scoring goals, making incredible passes, … [Read more...] about What a weekend!
Eichel named NHL's Third Star of the Week
'Eichel has turned in seven multi-point outings in his last nine games and is tied for the NHL lead with 17 such games this season. He scored a goal and an assist against Los Angeles on Tuesday, added two goals in Washington on Saturday and scored four points (2+2) in Boston on Sunday. He also tallied an assist against Arizona on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named NHL’s Third Star of the Week