'"I just tried to whack at the rebound and fortunately it just bounced the right way for us," Skinner said in a postgame interview. "I was able to just throw it right in there. I wasn't able to see how it went in. But it went in and that's all that matters."' … [Read more...] about 8 best moments this season from Sabres’ Jeff Skinner, NHL’s top goal scorer
Archives for 2018
"The fun of winning this way" -Jeff Skinner
'Defender Zach Bogosian praised Skinner. "I do not remember a teammate who was as hot as Jeff is right now," he said.' … [Read more...] about “The fun of winning this way” -Jeff Skinner
Happiness in Buffalo
'"I'm not thinking about retiring yet, but I do not think I'll play as long as Joe Thornton in San Jose," laughed Pominville. All I can say is that I am happy in Buffalo and my family too. There is also a fresh air within the team, it's really nice."' … [Read more...] about Happiness in Buffalo
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
Jeff Skinner torches Habs with OT winner as Sabres win eighth straight (Montreal Gazette) About Friday afternoon ... Buffalo wins 3-2 in OT (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: 'You can't be satisfied with the point,' Julien says (Montreal Gazette) Best effort disappointing result (Journal de Montreal) Happiness in Buffalo (Journal de Montreal) "The fun of winning this … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres would make a perfect rival for Maple Leafs
'Over a matter of months, GM Jason Botterill has turned the Buffalo situation from near-disaster to very promising, and this should naturally lead to a more competitive series of games this season with the high-flying Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres would make a perfect rival for Maple Leafs
Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 for 8th straight win
'“Guys don’t give up and sort of have that belief that you can come back,” Skinner said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 for 8th straight win
Jeff Skinner's two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens; eight wins in row for Buffalo
'The Buffalo Sabres cannot be stopped.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens; eight wins in row for Buffalo
Skinner scores twice to lead Sabres 3-2 OT win over Montreal
'Buffalo held the puck in the offensive zone the entire power play, leading to Skinner's second goal of the game. The game-winning goal came during a scramble in front of the net giving the Sabres the win.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice to lead Sabres 3-2 OT win over Montreal
Sabres' Pilut hopes his time in the AHL translates to the NHL
'Pilut played five seasons in the SHL before coming over. He’s glad he did that and didn’t come over to North America too early, “I think it’s an advantage to have that with me here, to play against pro players and get the feeling of it before you take off is pretty big.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pilut hopes his time in the AHL translates to the NHL
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"I don't think I've ever won eight straight, so that's a good thing. I think you try and produce offensively to help the team win. For me, as long as it's contributing to wins, I think it's a good feeling and we want to try and keep it going."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
5 Observations: Sabres win eighth straight, top Canadiens 3-2 in OT
'The Buffalo Sabres haven't lost a game in regulation when they've scored first. Thanks to their comeback against Montreal, Buffalo is now 10-0-2 this season when they open the scoring. For as great as they've been when playing from behind, they at least to this point have been dominant when they get going early.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres win eighth straight, top Canadiens 3-2 in OT
Skinner rallies Sabres to 8th straight win with 3-2 victory over Canadiens
'Buffalo will go for a ninth straight victory Saturday when they travel to Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Skinner rallies Sabres to 8th straight win with 3-2 victory over Canadiens
Sabres extend streak to eight with OT win against Canadiens
'"He was a dog-on-a-bone mentality," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Any loose puck or retrieval he was going to get on it and made some big saves the one time he dove to keep it in to keep position. That's what Jeff Skinner does, he can track down pucks for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend streak to eight with OT win against Canadiens
Skinner scores twice to fuel another comeback as Sabres win 8th straight
'"I didn't see it go in, so it was a nice way to find out," Skinner said of his goal in overtime. "[The fans] were into it. It was a fun game to win."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice to fuel another comeback as Sabres win 8th straight
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Utica edges North Division leader Rochester for road win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks fall at home to Comets (WROC-TV) Amerks unable to catch Comets in 5-4 loss (Amerks.com) Comets earn divisional win over Amerks (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage