'"You look at probably the last few years, it’s been a little bit tougher to come back in games," Eichel, who missed most of the first period and part of the second for what Phil Housley later called a lower-body injury, said afterward. "This year we’ve had some third periods where we’re down or trailing or maybe we give a goal up we’re not happy about, but I think the … [Read more...] about Sabres complete improbable comeback, beat Canucks in shootout
Archives for 2018
Sabres Notebook: Sam Reinhart 'dominant,' leads third-period charge
'"It's mostly a read coming on the ice late where Risto has the rush by himself and I'm trying to find a soft area," Reinhart said. "For whatever reason, those pucks haven't been finding me, but it was nice for one to find my stick there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Sam Reinhart ‘dominant,’ leads third-period charge
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canucks 3, SO
'That salvaged what was an otherwise ugly return home. Reinhart missed much of the first period after being hit in the face by a puck, and Jack Eichel missed nearly 20 minutes for an undisclosed period. Goalie Carter Hutton was outstanding in their absence.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canucks 3, SO
Resilient Sabres rally again late, beat Canucks in shootout
'“The resiliency in this group, that never-out-of-it-attitude, the ability to continue to fight, it’s tremendous, and it’s been throughout the whole locker room,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “It’s so important in a long season. It’s not always going to be pretty.”' … [Read more...] about Resilient Sabres rally again late, beat Canucks in shootout
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart ‘dominant’ late in shootout win
'The Sabres are 8-0-0 this season when Reinhart registers a point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart ‘dominant’ late in shootout win
Sunday's Vancouver Coverage
Sabres 4, Canucks 3 (SO): Understudies stole the show before the script changed (Vancouver Province) en Kuzma: Boeser diagnosed with adductor muscles irritation, out week-to-week (Vancouver Province) Canucks Post Game: Horvat 'robbed,' Goldobin challenged, Jake's take, Guddy giddy-up, Boeser missed (Vancouver Province) Five Takeaways: Canucks vs Sabres (TSN) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Sabres rally late to beat Canucks 4-3 in shootout
'“We always felt like we were in the game and that’s something we’ve really changed this year,” said Reinhart, who spent the latter half of the first period in the dressing room getting stitches in his upper lip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally late to beat Canucks 4-3 in shootout
Sabres roar back for 4-3 shootout win over Vancouver
'Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt scored in the shootout for Buffalo to help secure the win. Hutton made two saves for the Sabres as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back for 4-3 shootout win over Vancouver
Sabres' Reinhart knows what he needs to do to play well
'One of the things I've noticed lately is how hard he has been against the boards and he’s starting to spend time in front of the net again. He is also on a line with Evan Rodrigues, a guy he feels he has chemistry with, “It’s the skill he possesses, his speed and the thing I look at is the way he thinks the game. We think the game alike and it helps because we’re on the same … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart knows what he needs to do to play well
From the locker room: Sabres-Canucks
'"We didn't have a great start... It's a good response by everyone and getting those two late goals was a big point going into OT, and the PK did a great job at the end of regulation and again in OT getting two big kills."' … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Canucks
The Sabres trade Fedun to Dallas for a condtional pick
'Fedun is 30-years-old and has played in 46 NHL games with Buffalo, Vancouver, San Jose and Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trade Fedun to Dallas for a condtional pick
Sabres complete comeback, defeat Canucks
'Then, with less than two minutes left, Sam Reinhart tallied his second goal of the season to tie the game and send it to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres complete comeback, defeat Canucks
Sabres rally past Canucks, earn shootout victory
'Carter Hutton once again kept the Blue & Gold in the game, making several huge stops, including a glove save in which he robbed Bo Harvard midway through the second. He stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Canucks, earn shootout victory
Sabres use third-period rally, defeat Canucks in shootout
'"It's a good feeling to have that belief," Reinhart said. "You're going to run through adversity throughout the year and you sort of need to keep that belief. Things aren't going to go your way, you're going to have bad nights. Tonight I think wasn't our best night, but we found a way to get the job done and get two points."' … [Read more...] about Sabres use third-period rally, defeat Canucks in shootout
Dahlin of Sabres, Pettersson of Canucks have memorable first NHL meeting
'"In [Dahlin's] case, it's a little harder to come into the League as a defenseman, especially when you're so young," Forsberg said. "You have to grow into it. But both have terrific skills, especially the way they move on the ice. Pettersson sees the ice so well. Rasmus, his skating, he flies up and down the ice without seemingly taking any effort to do it."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin of Sabres, Pettersson of Canucks have memorable first NHL meeting