'The only way this team can keep pace is if some of these guys start getting on the board. “You look at two of the goals we scored last night, they’re right in front of the net,” Housley said. “I think that’s one thing that they can learn that hey, it might not be pretty, it might be just going to the net, it might hit you, it might go off your shin pad, you might get a second … [Read more...] about The Sabres know they can’t win with just four guys scoring
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Rodrigues appears set for return to lineup
'Rodrigues, though, has been a healthy scratch for the last three contests. He left the team prior to their game in Columbus last Saturday to be with his wife while she gave birth to their first son and has been waiting his turn to get back in the lineup since.' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues appears set for return to lineup
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Eric Cornel, former Sabres second-round pick, finds his way back on the radar (Buffalo News) Amerks come up short to Bears despite late push (Amerks.com) Bears score three goals early to top Amerks, 4-2 (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
One super period not enough for Sabres on Pominville's big night
'"That third period I mean, man, we were going," said Pominville. "We were on our toes, had zone time, had scoring chances and probably could have tied the game. That should be our standard as a team."' … [Read more...] about One super period not enough for Sabres on Pominville’s big night
Sabres Notebook: Olofsson snares AHL Player of the Month
'Winger Victor Olofsson, a former seventh-round pick who has rocketed up the Sabres' prospect charts in the last year, was named AHL Player of the Month on Thursday after making a spectacular debut in the league in October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Olofsson snares AHL Player of the Month
The Wraparound: Senators 4, Sabres 2
'Despite outshooting the Ottawa Senators, 48-32 — and 23-7 in the third period — Buffalo suffered a 4-2 loss Thursday night in Canadian Tire Centre.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Senators 4, Sabres 2
Pominville returns to scene of the crime for his 1,000th game
'“The odds of it falling on this day, in this arena, where I probably had my biggest highlight as a player, the biggest goal I’ve ever scored … is pretty surreal,” Pominville said when asked about the milestone. “Great place to have it for sure. That’s a goal that, what is it, 12, 13 years later, and we’re still talking about it. I was pretty excited to be on the good side of … [Read more...] about Pominville returns to scene of the crime for his 1,000th game
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Goalies everywhere felt for Condon, says Anderson: 'It sucks we're under the microscope' (Ottawa Sun) Pominville returns to scene of the crime for his 1,000th game (Ottawa Sun) Garrioch game report: Anderson comes up huge in Senators' win over Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Senators rookie Formenton returned to OHL's London Knights after playing his ninth game (Ottawa Sun) Anderson … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Craig Anderson males 46 saves, Senators beat Sabres 4-2
'“Obviously, we probably weren’t ready to start and we talked about staying out of the box, I know it’s part of the game, but the last couple of games we’ve taken too many penalties and kind of got ourselves behind the eight ball,” Pominville said. “But that third period we were going. We were on our toes, we had some zone time and we had some scoring chances.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson males 46 saves, Senators beat Sabres 4-2
Craig Anderson’s 46 saves leads Senators over Sabres
'The Senators had built themselves a 3-0 lead heading into the third period thanks in part to two power-play goals. But two goals, including one on the power play, from the Sabres in the opening four minutes in the third made it tight until the end.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson’s 46 saves leads Senators over Sabres
Senators hold off Sabres 4-2
'The Sabres came close to tying the game multiple times -- their best chance came late in the third when Skinner forced a turnover and walked in alone on Anderson - but to no avail.' … [Read more...] about Senators hold off Sabres 4-2
It took the Sabres 40 minutes to finaly get bodies to the net
'You can't come out early and take a flock of penalties, let the other goalie have an easy time of it and expect to win. They showed in the third what they're made of, but in the last three games, it's only come in spurts and it's resulted in just two points and three losses.' … [Read more...] about It took the Sabres 40 minutes to finaly get bodies to the net
Sabres Rally Falls Short in Ottawa, 4-2
'The Sabres put together a furious 3rd period rally in Ottawa but it wasn't enough to avoid a third loss in a row as they fell to the Senators 4-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally Falls Short in Ottawa, 4-2
Senators top Sabres to end four-game losing streak
'"I really liked the way we played in the third period, but it's a little too late. We need to start the game on time, the way we played in the third period."' … [Read more...] about Senators top Sabres to end four-game losing streak
Pominville sparks comeback effort, but Sabres fall short in Ottawa
'"We kind of got ourselves behind the eight ball," Pominville said. "It's tough to come back in this league. But that third period, man, we were going. We were on our toes. We had some zone time, we had some scoring chances. I thought we could have tied the game."' … [Read more...] about Pominville sparks comeback effort, but Sabres fall short in Ottawa