'It would be safe to say that Saturday was one of the best games Nick Baptiste has played in the NHL. Baptiste scored the game tying goal in the third period and the game-winner with less than two minutes to play, helping the Sabres get a much needed win. After the game, Baptiste told reporters that his parents were in the stands and they've never seen him score a goal in the … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Blackhawks 5-3
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Eichel has assist in return, Sabres top Blackhawks
'"It was just a lot of fun to get out there and play again," Eichel said. "That was the biggest thing. I just really enjoy it. I enjoy playing the game, no matter what time of the year it is, who we're playing, where we're playing. It's just a lot of fun to be out on the ice with these guys. It just feels great to get back out there and compete."' … [Read more...] about Eichel has assist in return, Sabres top Blackhawks
Sabres season defined by key injuries, offensive woes
'Just five players have scored at least 13 goals, and Evander Kane, who scored 20, was traded to the San Jose Sharks on Feb. 26. Jason Pominville (12 goals) has only six since Halloween, Johan Larsson has four (two into an empty net), Zemgus Girgensons has seven in 65 games and no defenseman scored a goal until December. Buffalo is 30th in the League in scoring, averaging 2.41 … [Read more...] about Sabres season defined by key injuries, offensive woes
Sabres rally past Blackhawks in Eichel's return
'"It was just a lot of fun to get out there and play again," Eichel said. "That was the biggest thing. I just really enjoy it. I enjoy playing the game, no matter what time of the year it is, who we're playing, where we're playing. It's just a lot of fun to be out on the ice with these guys. It just feels great to get back out there and compete."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Blackhawks in Eichel’s return
Back to feeling like himself, Sabres' Okposo is back at practice
'"Obviously, with everything that happened last year, I wasn't going to push it," he said. "I was going to make sure that I was 100 percent and had no ill effects. I'm feeling good and happy to be back."' … [Read more...] about Back to feeling like himself, Sabres’ Okposo is back at practice
Sabres' Eichel practices again, remains game-time decision
'"Obviously, they don't want me to rush it back and then have another setback," Eichel said. "It's a tough situation, but I'm just trying to take it day-by-day and get to the point where I'm confident in it and feel like I can go out there and make a difference."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel practices again, remains game-time decision
Blackhawks arrive in Buffalo with no playoffs in sight
'"They're the No. 1 team off the rush for shots on net, so that tells you that they still can attack the game with speed," Housley said. "They've been going through their ups and downs this year. That's still a good team over there with a lot of speed, so we have to manage that and we have to be smart, and we've got to be ready to start on time."' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks arrive in Buffalo with no playoffs in sight
Oh, baby: Sabres' Ullmark is a happy guy
'The goaltender and his wife welcomed a baby boy named Harry on Thursday. The arrival of their first child had the 24-year-old out of sorts.' … [Read more...] about Oh, baby: Sabres’ Ullmark is a happy guy
Evander Kane nets first career hat trick in four-goal game for Sharks
'The Sabres are watching Kane's exploits closely, of course. San Jose would owe Buffalo a first-round pick in 2019 if Kane re-signs with the Sharks as a free agent or if San Jose wins the Stanley Cup. The Sharks are second in the Pacific Division, three points ahead of Los Angeles.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane nets first career hat trick in four-goal game for Sharks
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo practices, feeling healthy after concussion
'“That kind of runs through your mind, ‘Oh no, I hope it doesn’t happen again,’ and, ‘Here we go,’” an upbeat Okposo said Friday after practicing with his teammates for the first time since getting hurt March 8. “But it wasn’t really like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo practices, feeling healthy after concussion
Linus Ullmark back with Sabres after birth of son
'“I’m speechless,” Ullmark said. “You’re standing there, you can’t do anything without giving your wife your support and even that isn’t enough sometimes through all the pain and suffering. But it was worth it in the end. … We’re on cloud nine.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark back with Sabres after birth of son
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Saturday’s matchup: Blackhawks at Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Okposo, Eichel may return for Sabres vs. Blackhawks (The Sports Xchange) Blackhawks at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Notes: March 17 at Buffalo Sabres (ChicagoBlackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Sabres' Okposo returns to practice from a concussion
'Okposo said the hit was just a freak thing where two players didn’t see each until the last second. He admitted that when he left the ice, he was thinking about last season, “Yes, that runs through your mind thinking, ‘Oh no, I hope it doesn’t happen again' and then here we go, but it wasn’t really like that, I didn’t have many symptoms, mood wasn’t affected, sleep wasn’t … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo returns to practice from a concussion
Okposo returns to practice with Sabres
'"Yeah, that kind of runs through your mind, 'Oh no, I hope it doesn't happen again,' and, 'Here we go,'" Okposo said. "But it wasn't really like that. I didn't have many symptoms. Mood wasn't affected, sleep wasn't affected, so I saw the people that I needed to and feeling good and ready to get back at it."' … [Read more...] about Okposo returns to practice with Sabres
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Czarnik’s hat trick lifts Bruins over Amerks (Buffalo News) P-Bruins 5, Americans 3: Hat trick for Czarnik (Providence Journal) Amerks drop 5-3 decision to Bruins (Amerks.com) Czarnik’s hat-trick leads P-Bruins over Amerks (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage