'“I thought the first period was pretty good, then we tied it up with the power-play goal,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “Then we didn’t manage the puck very well, get caught on a line change and game gets out of reach. (The Leafs) have a terrific rush game and can finish.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 5-2 win over Sabres
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Sabres’ Mittelstadt aspires to mimic quick success of Matthews
'“He’s one of my favourite players to watch and now I’m playing against him,” said Mittelstadt. “It’ll be exciting, but at the same time we’re going to have to do our job against him for sure and make sure that we’re doing a good job against him defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt aspires to mimic quick success of Matthews
Jack Eichel unlikely to play for Team USA at world championship
'“It’s a tough situation with the ankle and the long season. You have to be fully committed to going to a tournament like that because it’s so long. We’ll see,” Eichel said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel unlikely to play for Team USA at world championship
Maple Leafs top the Sabres 5-2
'The Maple Leafs looked like the better team for much of the game and it showed on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs top the Sabres 5-2
Toronto's Matthews took the game over in the second period
'The guys that brought it up asked if Eichel had bragging rights after stealing the puck from Matthews in the corner and scoring. The Sabres center said, “No, not really, no. He’s going to the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Toronto’s Matthews took the game over in the second period
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'"Our turnovers fed to their transition and allowed them to do what they do best."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
5 Observations: Maple Leafs take down Sabres 5-2
'In a season full of failures, Sam Reinhart deserves some serious credit for turning things around. With his 24th goal on Monday, Reinhart set a new career high with 48 points in a season. When you consider that he had only 11 points before the new year, that's quite the turnaround.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs take down Sabres 5-2
Matthews and Nylander lead Leafs past Sabres
'Buffalo's 2nd period struggles continued on Monday night. The playoff-bound Maple Leafs scored 3 goals in the 2nd period to take control of the game. Matthews collected his 32nd goal of the season to give Toronto a 2-1 lead. Nylander would add a pair of goals to make it a 4-1 game and the Leafs never looked back.' … [Read more...] about Matthews and Nylander lead Leafs past Sabres
Matthews, Nylander help Maple Leafs top Sabres
'"I thought our first period was actually not bad; I think they're one of the top teams in the first period," Pominville said. "We knew they come out hard and I thought we got a great start, but our second wasn't what it needs to be. We got behind it and then we're chasing and they've got too much talent to chase the game."' … [Read more...] about Matthews, Nylander help Maple Leafs top Sabres
Second-period mistakes cost Sabres in loss to Leafs
'"We didn't manage the puck very well at that point," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We get caught in a line change, we turn the puck over and the game gets out of our reach. We talked about this team, they have a terrific rush game and they finish on their opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Second-period mistakes cost Sabres in loss to Leafs
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Glotov joins Amerks on amateur tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Notebook: Antipin's season likely over as Hartnell avoids suspension
'"We were very disappointed that Victor was injured from the hit last night," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said in a statement issued Sunday night to The Buffalo News. "While we strongly disagree with the decision made by Player Safety earlier today, our main concern right now is Victor's well being and recovery."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Antipin’s season likely over as Hartnell avoids suspension
Basketball, football helped pave path to NHL for Sabres’ Kyle Okposo
'“Being a multi-sport athlete’s really important for kids,” he said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “For me, it was really important just to grow my athleticism and not focus on one sport. When I became too hockey focused, I didn’t like it as much, it just kind took some of the love out of the game for me.”' … [Read more...] about Basketball, football helped pave path to NHL for Sabres’ Kyle Okposo
Sabres’ Victor Antipin out indefinitely with concussion, other injuries
'Hartnell told reporters following the game he planned to walk to the Buffalo dressing room and let the Sabres know he wasn’t trying to hurt Antipin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Antipin out indefinitely with concussion, other injuries
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Game day: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Monday NHL game preview: Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Playoff-bound Maple Leafs host struggling Sabres (The Sports Xchange) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage