'The Sabres' five-game winning streak is their first since 2012, and they've earned 26 points through 20 games for the eighth time in franchise history. The other seven teams to accomplish that feat reached the postseason.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Wild 2
Archives for 2018
Sunday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild coughs up two-goal lead in 3-2 home loss to Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild notes: Matt Dumba earning place among top goal-scoring defensemen (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Sabres game recap (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild lose 3-2 as Sabres rally behind Jason Pominville (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild’s goaltending philosophy: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Minnesota Coverage
Pominville’s goal completes comeback as Sabres beat Wild 3-2
'“I think it just goes to show we have a different group, different mindset and different attitude,” Pominville said after his ninth goal of the season. “We stuck with it, found a way, and again it just shows a lot about our group. We had a tough, tough schedule."' … [Read more...] about Pominville’s goal completes comeback as Sabres beat Wild 3-2
Sabres shock the Wild, win 3-2 as "The Population" grows late
'The 18-year-old tied it up, but the 35-year-old got the last laugh. The Buffalo Sabres played comeback yet again and left the Minnesota Wild shaking their heads after the blue and gold scored three unanswered goals en route to a 3-2 victory. The win pushes their current streak up to five games, a milestone this franchise has not reached since March of 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shock the Wild, win 3-2 as “The Population” grows late
The Sabres keep the streak alive
'I can’t lie to you and say I thought the Sabres would do very well during this four game stretch against Tampa Bay, Winnipeg, Minnesota and Pittsburgh, but here they are 3-0-0 and on a five game winning streak. I think the thing that makes it more amazing is Buffalo didn’t play well during large parts of the game against the Lightning, Jets and Wild,but it didn't matter, they … [Read more...] about The Sabres keep the streak alive
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild
'"Last year we came in and didn't play the way we wanted and today going down two goals in the first period you're kind of thinking 'is this going to happen again?' But it goes to show we have a different group with a different mindset and different attitude. We stuck with it and found a way to win. It shows a lot about our team."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild
Sabres rally back in 3rd period in win over Wild
'Jake McCabe and Rasmus Dahlin also scored. Linus Ullmark had 37 saves on the night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally back in 3rd period in win over Wild
Sabres rally past Wild for fifth straight win
'"I give a lot of credit to our guys, it just showed the character of this team," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "The fight and the battle. Obviously the first period didn't go the way we wanted it to go. … With the shortened schedule, overtime [and] shootout (on Friday), you have to go through customs and get in here late and turn around. I give a lot of credit to our guys … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Wild for fifth straight win
Dahlin following 5th straight win: 'I love to play on this team'
'"It's so easy to play on this team because we always know, even if we're down two goals, we're going to get back," he said. "I love to have that feeling. I love to play on this team."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin following 5th straight win: ‘I love to play on this team’
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall on Donato's goal in overtime (Buffalo News) P-Bruins 3, Americans 2, OT: Donato’s goal caps Providence comeback (Providence Journal) Bailey scores twice, but Amerks fall in overtime to Bruins (Amerks.com) Donato’s OT goal helps P-Bruins to 3-2 win (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild-Buffalo preview (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild host surprising Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Wild preview (NHL.com) Wild Warmup: Minnesota vs. Buffalo (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage
Sheary's shootout winner gives Sabres first 4-game streak since 2014
'Again, the Sabres prevailed despite playing poorly for long stretches and relying on their goalie to steal a win.' … [Read more...] about Sheary’s shootout winner gives Sabres first 4-game streak since 2014
Sabres Notebook: Mittelstadt anticipates hectic homecoming in Minnesota
'"It should be exciting, I think," Mittelstadt told The Buffalo News. "I haven’t seen a lot of those people since I’ve been to Buffalo in August. It will be fun to see them, see all my buddies from home. They’re all going to be there. That will be the best part, I think, and hopefully we can get a win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mittelstadt anticipates hectic homecoming in Minnesota
The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Jets 1, SO
'The win gave the Sabres, now 11-6-2, their first four-game winning streak since December 2014. Jack Eichel and Jason Pominville also scored in the shootout, while Carter Hutton was outstanding again.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Jets 1, SO
Saturday's Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres sharper in shootout (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets recall Vesalainen as reports swirl he may bolt for KHL (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets fall in shootout, take seven of eight points on homestand (Winnipeg Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Jets fall in a shootout to wrap up home stand (WinnipegJets.com) Impressive homestand (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Winnipeg Coverage