'“I thought he played strong,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It’s tough, we had some spells there where we were in the offensive zone and we were controlling play and he didn’t see a lot of rubber. He stopped that breakaway in the second, he made some big saves at key times early in the game for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Linus Ullmark quietly plays strong game
Archives for 2018
Sunday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch game report: Sens take one on chin from Sabres in 'all-around ugly game' (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Skinner, Pominville lead Sabres to 9-2 win over Senators
'Buffalo scored nine goals in a game for the first time since a 10-2 win over at Edmonton on Jan. 27, 2009. The last time they scored nine goals at home was a 10-1 win over Atlanta on Jan. 18, 2008.' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Pominville lead Sabres to 9-2 win over Senators
Sabres roll to 9-2 win over Ottawa
'Buffalo scored back-to-back goals within seconds of one another in the middle stanza to balloon the lead to 5-0 over Ottawa. Skinner recorded his second goal of the game on the power play. Sam Reinhart used a nice pass below the goal line to create the goal, he and Casey Mittlestadt received the assists on the score. Zemgus Girgensons scored 13 seconds later, with Patrik … [Read more...] about Sabres roll to 9-2 win over Ottawa
Sabres' Mittelstadt is building with each game
'The rookie has had trouble offensively to start this season. He said, “It’s tough, we’re getting chances, I think last game we had quite a few I mean it’s been like that all year. I think, we’re getting chances and then we miss one and they go down and score, but I think we definitely have got to step up here and get something going.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt is building with each game
5 Observations: Sabres stomp Senators 9-2
'That said, on Saturday afternoon the Sabres finally got some of the secondary scoring they've been missing thanks to Okposo, Sheary, Mittelstadt, Zemgus Girgensons, and Patrik Berglund. Moving forward the Sabres will need more from their second, third and fourth lines if they are going to continue taking steps in the right direction. Relying on one line isn't going to win a … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres stomp Senators 9-2
Sabres erupt for 9 goals in win over Sens
'Kyle Okposo opened the offensive onslaught, beating Craig Anderson five minutes into the first period. The Senators netminder would then get the early hook after giving up goals to Jeff Skinner and Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erupt for 9 goals in win over Sens
Sabres score nine in win against Senators
'"We definitely responded the right way," said Pominville, who extended his point streak to seven games (seven goals, six assists). "We had a great third in Ottawa and wanted to play in the [offensive] zone and be on our toes. I don't know if it was us feeding off the ceremony and the atmosphere in the building (but) there was a buzz, it was definitely an enjoyable game for me … [Read more...] about Sabres score nine in win against Senators
Sabres score nine goals on special day for Pominville
'"Thank God we had the lead and I could look up and enjoy it a little bit more," Pominville said. "... I wanted to make sure I enjoyed the moment and took the time to hear what everyone had to say, and I think for the most part I did. I'm sure I'll have a chance to probably hear a bunch of the messages again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score nine goals on special day for Pominville
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Redmond scores pair, leads AHL scoring (Buffalo News) Four unanswered goals gives Amerks 4-1 win in Hershey (Amerks.com) Amerks score 4-1 win to snap Hershey's win streak (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Eichel's goals are to keep shooting, start scoring
'"I've had a lot of chances," Eichel said after practice Friday in KeyBank Center. "I'm getting to the net right now and earlier in the year I wasn't getting there as much. It's a good sign that's happening but obviously you want them to start going in. That's part of my job. I have to start scoring some goals. It's good to create them but I've got to start putting more in the … [Read more...] about Eichel’s goals are to keep shooting, start scoring
Sabres Notebook: Pregame ceremony will honor Pominville's 1,000th
'Prior to the 2 p.m. rematch against the Senators, the team will be handing out 12,000 "Pominville: Population 1,000" placards to fans to mark the event. It will also offer 40 percent off Pominville merchandise in the Sabres Store or arena souvenir stands.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pregame ceremony will honor Pominville’s 1,000th
Sabres’ Jason Pominville still thriving at 1,000-game mark
'He added: “He’s just such a professional. I’m so happy he’s played 1,000 games and had as much success as he’s had.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville still thriving at 1,000-game mark
Sabres’ Tage Thompson to sit again; Evan Rodrigues to return
'“We continue to develop his game, whether it’s after practice or video, that’s one way to develop,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “I understand playing is the most important, he’s going to get an opportunity … at some point in the near future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson to sit again; Evan Rodrigues to return
Saturday's Ottawa Coverage
Game day: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Sabres look to avenge Thursday loss to Senators (The Sports Xchange) Senators at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Day Notes: Sens @ Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage