'Rasmus Ristolainen's second goal in as many games evened the score 2-2 in the final period. Mirroring the second period, Ristolainen's goal came in the first minute of play, a wristshot from the blue line that cut through traffic and into the net. Lehner again came up with several big stops throughout the period, at one point stretching his pad to stone David Desharnais on a … [Read more...] about Rangers topple Sabres in Winter Classic 3-2 in OT
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From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers (Winter Classic Style)
'On how his team took away the Rangers' speed asset to then establish their style of play: "I thought we were playing a faster game. We were on our toes in the first period, maybe awestruck over the game and the situation, but we dug in. We started making the right choices. We made simple plays, which got our feet moving. We looked faster, which led to an improved forecheck and … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers (Winter Classic Style)
5 Observations: Rangers play spoiler, top Sabres 3-2 in OT at Winter Classic
'Apparently taking things outside helped the Sabres lackluster power play [sort of], who finally scored on their third attempt in the second period. After some signs of life in the last few games, the unit took advantage of their third chance as Sam Reinhart scored his sixth of the season. Despite failing to convert on either of their first man advantages, they showed some nice … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers play spoiler, top Sabres 3-2 in OT at Winter Classic
Memories made overshadow Sabres Winter Classic loss
'Robin Lehner, who was the second star of the game, echoed those comments and said it was a near perfect weekend, aside from the late loss.' … [Read more...] about Memories made overshadow Sabres Winter Classic loss
Rangers top Sabres in OT at Winter Classic
'After Jacob Josefson was called for tripping midway through the extra session, J.T. Miller ended the game, beating Robin Lehner for the game-winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Rangers top Sabres in OT at Winter Classic
Miller overtime goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in Winter Classic
'"What a great atmosphere for our team and for our fans," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We started the game, I think we weren't really moving our feet that well. We took an early penalty, which I think put us on our heels and it got them some momentum. But we got the puck in deep and started to forecheck."' … [Read more...] about Miller overtime goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in Winter Classic
Sabres fall in OT, but relish experience of playing in Winter Classic
'"I think we played a really good hockey game," alternate captain Kyle Okposo said. "At times, I thought we really took it to them. I thought that we probably had the better of the play, but we didn't get the result that we wanted so you have to really just take the experience and relish in it and look back on it as a positive."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in OT, but relish experience of playing in Winter Classic
Sabres eager to prove they belong in Winter Classic spotlight
'It was hard to blame them. Buffalo is 10-20-8, last in the Eastern Conference and 30th in the 31-team NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres eager to prove they belong in Winter Classic spotlight
Ruff has been a solid addition to Rangers' staff
'"Anybody that knows Lindy knows not only the hockey person that he is, but that he's a great individual," Vigneault said after practice Sunday at Citi Field. "No ego at all. It's all about the team, all about the group. It was a real good decision on our part to bring him on board. He's a big asset. He's got a great personality that really helps everybody, coaches, players and … [Read more...] about Ruff has been a solid addition to Rangers’ staff
Mike Harrington: In Winter Classic spotlight, Eichel looks to stay hot out in the cold
'"You can just see it," linemate Zemgus Girgensons said. "When he's playing a certain way, he's unstoppable. You're on a line with him, it makes hockey fun. He's a fast skater and keeping up with him is definitely a thing. It makes me faster, gets me going more."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In Winter Classic spotlight, Eichel looks to stay hot out in the cold
Winter Classic memories: A roll call of the previous New Year's games outdoors
'The snow. The crowd. A TV spectacle unlike anything the NHL had ever seen. Crosby vs. Miller in the shootout. The stories of the day are frozen in Sabres annals as one of the most inconic games in the club's history. The game went so well it became the forerunner of one of the NHL's most notable annual traditions.' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic memories: A roll call of the previous New Year’s games outdoors
Sabres Notebook: Lehner is hot; Kane is witty; Johnson is popular
'He has a .935 save percentage in his last nine games, putting up a 4-2-3 record despite spotty goal support. His .928 save percentage in December ranked fifth among NHL goalies heading into New Year's Eve. He's stopped 234 of the last 246 shots at five-on-five, an impressive .951 save percentage. That includes three goals that were technically six-on-five since the opponent … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner is hot; Kane is witty; Johnson is popular
Winter Classic offers Sabres’ Jack Eichel national showcase
'“I thought earlier in the year there were some times where I was playing well and not getting rewarded, and I thought the same for our team,” said Eichel, who had only seven goals and 20 points in his first 27 games. “I think that over the last few games or so we’ve been a more consistent team shift in and shift out and it’s shown."' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic offers Sabres’ Jack Eichel national showcase
Sabres notes: Winter Classic brings players back to childhood
'“It’s funny to say, but you don’t even really dream about something like this because you think it’s never going to really happen,” Rodrigues said. “There’s only one a year, Winter Classic at least. It didn’t really set in until I stepped out on the ice this morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Winter Classic brings players back to childhood
Sabres Return to Spotlight for the Winter Classic’s 10th Anniversary
'Buffalo has the Eastern Conference’s worst record, with only 10 wins in 38 games. That is by far the fewest wins of any team to participate in the Winter Classic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Return to Spotlight for the Winter Classic’s 10th Anniversary