'“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
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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
Skinner's OT winner lifts Sabres past Kings 4-3
'"If you want to be a top team in the league, you can't go on skids and have to stop them as quickly as you can," said Skinner. "We did a good job of getting the job done. It's not always going to be pretty, you're going ot have to grind one out. It's another game, we'll look at the film and get ready for the next one."' … [Read more...] about Skinner’s OT winner lifts Sabres past Kings 4-3
Skinner, Sabres rally past Kings in OT
'"Coming in here after 40 minutes and you're down two goals, you just had a couple days off and you're at home, you just got beat 6-2 (to Philadelphia Flyers), there's got to be some type of emotional response from the room," Eichel said. "I think we showed that in the third."' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Sabres rally past Kings in OT
Sabres' work ethic translates into 3rd-period comeback vs. Kings
'"I think in the third we just committed to putting the puck in their end and just trying to wear them down," Eichel said. "You see it, we draw a couple penalties, our power play is able to score a few goals. I thought we just wore them down."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ work ethic translates into 3rd-period comeback vs. Kings
Sabres assign Wedgewood to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned goaltender Scott Wedgewood to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Wedgewood to Rochester
Sabres need their silent scorers to start making some noise
'Housley had Tage Thompson on the third line with Vladimir Sobotka and Jason Pominville, returned Kyle Okposo to the second line with Conor Sheary and Casey Mittelstadt and gave Rasmus Dahlin a chance at the point on the top power play with Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need their silent scorers to start making some noise
Sabres Notebook: As Carter Hutton's return looms, Cal Petersen might start for Kings
'"It's good to see him back on the ice. He looked really good," said Housley. "We'll talk to the trainers after today and see where he is tomorrow. It was good to see him back battling. He looked like his old self back there. I'm sure he was glad to be back out on the ice after this little stint."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: As Carter Hutton’s return looms, Cal Petersen might start for Kings