'"My godfather kept telling me about the Canadian. I had a Rocket jersey and he often told me that Richard was a super fast skater with a good throw. He was the ideal striker, very exciting. I wore this number before and it's cool to wear it again, "smiled Eichel, amused to tell the story on Thursday morning.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel wears the 9th in honor of the Rocket
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Friday's Montreal Coverage
Late power-play goal lifts Sabres past Canadiens in Buffalo (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens Game Day: Antti Niemi not enough to beat Sabres (Montreal Gazette) About last night ... Canadiens dominated in Buffalo (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs Room: 'We blew it. It’s our own fault' we lost, Julien says (Montreal Gazette) Victory signed Pominville (Journal de Montreal) Jack … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Okposo’s late goal lifts Sabres to 4-3 win over Canadiens
'“It shows a lot about the group we have, the resiliency we have,” said the 35-year-old Pominville, Buffalo’s oldest player, who scored twice and screened in front of the net on Okposo’s winner. “Last year, we probably would’ve got in our shell and wouldn’t have had a push back, a fight back. But now it’s a different team.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo’s late goal lifts Sabres to 4-3 win over Canadiens
Sabres storm back for 4-3 win over Montreal
'Kyle Okposo used a screen in front of the net to score on the power play and give Buffalo their first lead of the night, 4-3, with just over a minute to go in regulation. It was Okposo's second goal of the season, and came with 1:01 left in the game. Rasmus Dahlin and Skinner assisted on the goal. Armia was in the penalty box when the game-winning goal was scored. He was … [Read more...] about Sabres storm back for 4-3 win over Montreal
Sabres' Bogosian is healthy again and thriving
'Bogosian impressed Housley in last year’s training camp, but he got hurt in the final preseason game and only played 18 games all season. Housley said, “He’s been a big part of our team since he got back into the lineup against Vegas. I just like the physical aspect of his game and I’m not saying dropping the gloves, he’s been tough to play against in front of our net, he’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian is healthy again and thriving
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"We bent but didn't break. Sometimes you're going to lose. If you play the same way and try not to put things in your own hands, better things will happen if you stick to your guns."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
Botterill on Skinner: No contract negotiations right now... We can wait until later in the year.
'"No contract negotiations going on right now...We can wait until later in the year for that. He's very competitive, you see him on pucks. I think our whole team has increased the intensity level. He's brought some life to our organization for sure."' … [Read more...] about Botterill on Skinner: No contract negotiations right now… We can wait until later in the year.
5 Observations: Sabres get third straight win, knock off Canadiens 4-3
'During their first homestand, Carter Hutton was arguably the Sabres most valuable player. In the Sabres return to Buffalo, Hutton had a rough night, allowing a few goals he'd surely like back.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres get third straight win, knock off Canadiens 4-3
Okposo nets game winner, Pommer scores twice in 4-3 win over Montreal
'For Buffalo, it was another example of not straying from the gameplan and continuing to put pressure on opposing netminders.' … [Read more...] about Okposo nets game winner, Pommer scores twice in 4-3 win over Montreal
Sabres defeat Canadiens on late Okposo goal
'"It felt like we were in control the whole game. We never broke, we just played the same way all game," Okposo said. "Three one-goal deficits didn't matter. We just stuck to our guns."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Canadiens on late Okposo goal
Pominville after comeback win: 'It's a different team'
'"It shows a lot about the group we have, the resiliency we have," Pominville said. "… We limited them to four shots in the third period too, which is pretty good against one of the best teams in the East right now. A lot of good things. We've got to make sure we keep going, come to practice tomorrow and move on. But yeah, it shows a lot about the character this group has."' … [Read more...] about Pominville after comeback win: ‘It’s a different team’
Sabres want to continue winning ways as they prepare to face upstart Montreal Canadiens
'“It’s important for us to start fast, and not to start when we’re already down a couple goals,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “It’s good to have a good first period, and get out, and try to get a lead and score first. They (Montreal) play a pretty fast game. We’ve got to be ready to skate. We’ve got to be ready to get to the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to continue winning ways as they prepare to face upstart Montreal Canadiens
Sabres must showcase speed against upstart Canadiens
'“Now we had to start getting our head and mind right playing a really good Montreal team tomorrow,” Housley said. “They’re a very fast team and I just wanted us to push the pace a little bit more..' … [Read more...] about Sabres must showcase speed against upstart Canadiens
‘Little pest’ Jeff Skinner scoring, feeling comfortable with Sabres
'“He’s just a little pest,” McCabe said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “Yeah, he’s always chirping. He’s a competitive guy, and he makes you pay in front of the net, especially a guy you think you’re stronger than him, you’re bigger than him, he finds a way to get to the net and get that puck by you. I’m just glad he’s on our team now.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Little pest’ Jeff Skinner scoring, feeling comfortable with Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin meets expectations
'"He is gaining more and more confidence. Its role increases. Right now, he is in the first wave. He controls the game from above, "said Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin meets expectations