'Casey Mittelstadt completed the comeback at 11:12 of the 3rd, snapping a Kyle Okposo pass by DeSmith and under the crossbar, part of a final period that saw 18 shots from the Sabres and 9 for Pittsburgh. In overtime, it took Eichel 45 seconds to cap the win with his 5th goal of the season and first since October 30. DeSmith got a piece of Eichel's blast, but the puck trickled … [Read more...] about Another comeback for the Sabres results in 5-4 OT win
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The Sabres don't know how to give up
'The Sabres had four tough games against four tough opponents, with three of them on the road and they took eight of eight points. That's beyond anything I had imagined.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres don’t know how to give up
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins
'"First two periods I thought we tried to take it to them. In the 3rd, we played scared to lose, not to win. They're a good hockey team. We got to do for 60 minutes. In the third period I thought we were just getting rid of pucks, weren't forechecking too well, letting them set their breakout up and they played the whole period in our zone. It's frustrating. We'll work on it."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins
5 Observations: Sabres stun Penguins in OT, win sixth straight
'There is something special about this team. For the third time in four nights, the Sabres found a way to win, despite trailing after 40 minutes. This time, it was Jack Eichel who sealed the win for the Sabres, scoring the overtime winner.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres stun Penguins in OT, win sixth straight
Meet the mystery music man of the Buffalo Sabres
'The Williamsville North graduate parks himself at aisle 22, wearing his signature yellow suit. He has the best seat in the house, right in the middle of the action.' … [Read more...] about Meet the mystery music man of the Buffalo Sabres
Sabres Storm Back for 6th Straight Win
'Start slow, fall behind by a few goals, rally for dramatic win. It's not an ideal scenario but the Sabres have turned it into a winning formula and did once again Monday night in their 5-4 overtime win in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Storm Back for 6th Straight Win
Sabres defeat Penguins on Eichel OT goal for sixth straight win
'"Just thought it was a great team effort by us. You go down and there's a couple bad bounces," Eichel said. "I think it got away from us a bit tonight. You never want to go down 4-1. I've seen it happen a few times in this building. It's definitely tough to come back. So just the ability to stick with it, not let them to get that next one and then us get that next goal … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Penguins on Eichel OT goal for sixth straight win
Eichel's OT goal completes another thrilling comeback in Pittsburgh
'"There's a bit of confidence now because we've done it a few times," the Sabres captain said. "I think it's a trust and a belief in each other. You look at the room, I think the guys are believing the next guy's going to get the job done and set you up for your shifts."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT goal completes another thrilling comeback in Pittsburgh
Conor Sheary returning to Pittsburgh as catalyst in Sabres' resurgence
'"It will be weird staying in the hotel, sitting on the other side of the rink, in a different locker room," Sheary said Friday in Winnipeg. "It will be a little different. I’ve had a lot of good memories in Pittsburgh. Obviously, when you're winning you grow close with that team."' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary returning to Pittsburgh as catalyst in Sabres’ resurgence
Scorching Sabres rank among NHL’s early-season elite
'The 12-6-2 Sabres have quickly morphed into the league’s biggest surprise. They won their 12th game last season on Jan. 22, their 47th contest.' … [Read more...] about Scorching Sabres rank among NHL’s early-season elite
Monday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres, Penguins heading in different directions (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Penguins preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Pens-Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
What is happening?
'Last Sabres season, for the first time ever, I gave up and stopped regularly watching every game. The losing had finally gotten the better of me after spending most of my life watching nearly every game. I’ve talked and written about this a few times since last winter so I won’t bore you with all the details again. Suffice to say that as a Sabres fan, I was broken.' … [Read more...] about What is happening?
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Another game-winner for Amerks' Redmond (Buffalo News) Amerks rally in the third for comeback win over Wolf Pack (Amerks.com) Rochester comeback sends Pack to 4-3 loss (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Pominville's late goal completes Sabres' exhilarating comeback win
'Housley's players went into two of the most difficult road arenas in the league and escaped with two wins. Although there are question marks and red flags surrounding this team, the Sabres have finally established an identity.' … [Read more...] about Pominville’s late goal completes Sabres’ exhilarating comeback win
Dahlin wows teammates with assist, tying goal in comeback win
'Dahlin, only 20 games into his first NHL season and less than five months removed from being drafted first overall, was at the center of the Buffalo's fifth consecutive win in a grueling stretch.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin wows teammates with assist, tying goal in comeback win