'“It’s big,” Eichel said. “We come in on a back-to-back against a team that is probably energized. They had a few days (off), we had an emotional win (over Calgary) last night, so we want to come and play a good road first and obviously to get a power-play goal early, to get yourself feeling good, it’s important.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s 4 points lead Sabres to 5-0 win over Oilers
Archives for 2018
Laundry list of issues are keeping Sabres in NHL basement again
'We spent the day Monday talking to people close to the Sabres. It’s a laundry list of issues, but hey, it’s never one or two things that digs a hole the depth of the one this franchise finds itself in.' … [Read more...] about Laundry list of issues are keeping Sabres in NHL basement again
Sabres shut out Oilers 5-0
'The assist extended Eichel's point streak to seven games. He has recorded 15 points (5G, 10A) over that stretch as well, including the game-winning goal in overtime against the Flames on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out Oilers 5-0
Hamilton: Eichel dominated McDavid
'Eichel basically walked into McDavid’s house and stole his lunch money. Eichel is playing the best hockey of his career and was in on four of the five Buffalo goals.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Eichel dominated McDavid
5 Observations: Eichel has four-point night as Sabres top Oilers 5-0
'For months the power play has been an area where the Sabres have struggled. Maybe, just maybe, the unit has finally turned a corner. On Tuesday against the Oilers it certainly looked like that was the case.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Eichel has four-point night as Sabres top Oilers 5-0
Sabres cruise past Oilers 5-0
'For the first time since October the Sabres have won back-to-back games. They will go for a season-high third straight win when they travel to Vancouver on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cruise past Oilers 5-0
Eichel, Lehner lead Sabres past Oilers
'"We come in on a back-to-back against a team that is probably energized, they had a few days [off], we had an emotional win last night, so we want to come and play a good road first [period]," said Eichel, who has five goals and nine assists during a seven-game point streak. "Obviously to get a power-play goal early to get yourself feeling good, it's important."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Lehner lead Sabres past Oilers
Eichel tallies 4 points, Lehner makes 33 saves in shutout win over Oilers
'"I think we learned a lot of what we need to do as a team in our checking and our play without the puck," Housley said. "I think the guys are really enjoying that. They're getting opportunities because of it. And we're getting the puck on our stick because of that, we're drawing penalties. We've got to continue to play that way."'' … [Read more...] about Eichel tallies 4 points, Lehner makes 33 saves in shutout win over Oilers
Sabres recall Tennyson from Rochester
'Tennyson (6'2", 205 lbs., 4/23/1990) re-joins the Sabres after playing in 14 games with the team at the beginning of the season. Signed by Buffalo as a free agent in July 2017, Tennyson has appeared in 119 career NHL games, totaling 20 points (3+17) and 32 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Tennyson from Rochester
Tuesday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers Game Day: Anton Slepyshev draws in vs. Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Sun) Oilers aim for split with Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Edmonton Oilers try to keep streak alive against Sabres (CHED-AM) Sabres at Oilers preview (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage
Sabres look good, feel good with rewarding victory
'They looked like an NHL team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look good, feel good with rewarding victory
Sabres Notebook: Johnson embarrassed; Kane excited about playoff chance
'Johnson entered Monday's start against the Calgary Flames with a 1-8-3 record for an 11-26-9 club. He hadn't won since Oct. 15, and his .877 save percentage ranks 58th of the 60 goaltenders who have appeared in 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Johnson embarrassed; Kane excited about playoff chance
The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Flames 1 (OT)
'To say the Sabres improved from their previous game would be a huge understatement. They had a lot to prove after Saturday's 7-1 shellacking by Dallas, and they followed up with an impressive road game.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Flames 1 (OT)
Sabres Prospects: Twenty-goal scorers and hot returns from World Juniors
'Three Buffalo Sabres prospects have hit the 20-goal mark this season with their respective clubs while two others are impressing in their post-World Junior Championship experience.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Twenty-goal scorers and hot returns from World Juniors
Tires, rims stolen outside KeyBank Center during Sabres game
'The man, who parked near Erie Street and Templeton Terrace, said the theft from his vehicle happened between about 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., roughly the same time the sellout crowd at the arena for "Kids Day" was robbed of a pleasant afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Tires, rims stolen outside KeyBank Center during Sabres game