'The Sabres outshot the Rangers in the game, 40-22, including 15-5 in the first period. But they were stymied time after time by Lundqvist, a little more than 24 hours after pouring in nine goals against Ottawa in their biggest offensive output in more than 10 years.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Rangers 3, Sabres 1
Archives for 2018
Monday's New York Coverage
Brilliant Henrik Lundqvist makes Rangers’ scoring spurt hold up (New York Post) Jimmy Vesey is establishing an identity this Rangers team needs (New York Post) Rangers bright spot’s status uncertain after exiting with injury (New York Post) Lundqvist makes 39 saves as Rangers beat Sabres for third straight win (Newsday) Rookie Brett Howden leaves with injury after hard hit … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage
Lundqvist, Vesey lead Rangers to 3-1 win over Sabres
'“I really liked the way we played from start to finish,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We would like to take two or three shifts back in the second period. ... It’s just important in those situations when it’s a tight hockey game you can’t take a shift off. You can’t let your guard down and they capitalized on some soft coverage. It’s a good lesson to be learned.”' … [Read more...] about Lundqvist, Vesey lead Rangers to 3-1 win over Sabres
Sabres fall to Rangers 3-1
'Conor Sheary was able to get the Sabres on the scoresheet part way through the third period after Lundqvist made a mistake in his own zone. The Buffalo forward had two chances to score, and it was a backhand swipe at the puck that helped push it through the blue paint and into the net. Sheary's fifth goal of the year was unassisted.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Rangers 3-1
The Sabres got stoned by Henrik Lundqvist
'I can’t fault the Sabres effort in the least. The difference in this game was the man that for many years was the best goaltender in the world. Henrik Lundqvist made 39 saves and stole two points for his team. That just happens in an 82 game schedule and it happened to the Sabres on Sunday night.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres got stoned by Henrik Lundqvist
Lundqvist stands tall, Sabres stumble in Sunday night letdown at MSG
'"I really liked the way we played from start to finish, obviously we'd want to take back two or three shifts to start the second period, but other than that I thought we controlled the play."' … [Read more...] about Lundqvist stands tall, Sabres stumble in Sunday night letdown at MSG
Sabres Give Up 2 Goals in 19 Seconds, Fall 3-1 To Rangers
'The Sabres out shot the Rangers 40-24. Buffalo also finished the night 0 for 4 on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Give Up 2 Goals in 19 Seconds, Fall 3-1 To Rangers
Lundqvist's 39 saves help Rangers hold off Sabres
'"[Lundqvist] played a really good game, but I think we've got to find a way to get one," Sabres center Jack Eichel said. "We had a couple chances on the power play. I feel like I had a few chances. I hit the post in the first and missed a few of my shots in the second. It's frustrating. I thought we played pretty well, but it's tough when you've got nothing to show for it."' … [Read more...] about Lundqvist’s 39 saves help Rangers hold off Sabres
Sheary scores Sabres' lone goal as Lundqvist leads Rangers to victory
'The Rangers goaltender was the difference as he made 39 saves in New York's 3-1 win at Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores Sabres’ lone goal as Lundqvist leads Rangers to victory
Sunday's New York Coverage
Sabres, high-powered offense visit Rangers (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Rangers preview (NHL.com) Preview: Rangers Seek Third Straight Win Against Buffalo (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Pominville's Population revels in Sabres' big day
'The crowd of 17,881 roared at every mention of Pominville, from the seven-minute ceremony to the announcement of his name in the starting lineup and all the way until he was called back to the ice as the game's First Star after the final buzzer.' … [Read more...] about Pominville’s Population revels in Sabres’ big day
Sabres Notebook: Top line stays red-hot, Dahlin leaves after taking puck to the foot
'Pominville is on a seven-game point streak, his longest since 2014, and has six goals in the last five games. Eichel has seven assists in the last four games. Skinner has nine points in the last five games, including four goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Top line stays red-hot, Dahlin leaves after taking puck to the foot
The Wraparound: Sabres 9, Senators 2
'Fifteen Sabres had at least one point in the game as Buffalo outshot Ottawa, 41-29 — including 21-9 during a four-goal second period. Linus Ullmark had an easy outing in net, making 27 saves to win his home debut for this season and improve to 3-0-1.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 9, Senators 2
Inside the NHL: Sabres would be a natural for Stockholm games next season
'Certainly the mention of Stockholm would seem to put the Sabres squarely on the radar for a trip to the other side of the Atlantic. The Sabres, of course, are full of Swedes with the drafting of Rasmus Dahlin and the addition of Patrik Berglund to a roster that already includes former Swedish World Juniors captain Johan Larsson and goalie Linus Ullmark. And by next year, the … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres would be a natural for Stockholm games next season
Sabres honor Jason Pominville for 1,000th game, annihilate Senators
'Fans left the rink with some indelible memories, a rarity in recent seasons. Saturday was a special afternoon that won’t be forgotten in these parts for a long time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor Jason Pominville for 1,000th game, annihilate Senators