'The Sabres did not go back to Ullmark Sunday because they generally don't plan to use either goalie for both games of a back-to-back set. The 6-foot-4 Ullmark, who has been the full-time starter the last two years in Rochester, has shown little panic in the crease during his games, with his movement seemingly more restrained than in the past.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Hutton gets call after good work by Ullmark
Archives for 2018
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Ducks 2
'The Sabres swept the two games in Southern California for the first time since 2003 and did it in back-to-back style after Saturday's 5-1 blowout of the Los Angeles Kings. Buffalo also finished 3-2 on its Western road trip and improved to 5-4 on the season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Ducks 2
Monday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks suffer familiar breakdowns in come-from-ahead loss to Sabres (Orange County Register) Ducks raise the No. 9 jersey of Paul Kariya at last (Orange County Register) Alexander: A long overdue honor for Paul Kariya (Riverside Press Enterprise) Ducks pay tribute to Paul Kariya but it's no banner night for players on the ice in 4-2 loss to Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Photo … [Read more...] about Monday’s Anaheim Coverage
Resilient Sabres rally past Ducks, end trip with 4-2 win
'“Two complete games that we just played,” said Okposo, who got his first goal of the season on a power play. “I thought that was the first time all year that we got down in a game and we just never changed the way that we played. That second (Ducks) goal could have been a backbreaker for us, but we just stuck with it. We played the exact same way and we got rewarded.”' … [Read more...] about Resilient Sabres rally past Ducks, end trip with 4-2 win
Sabres close out road trip with 4-2 win in Anaheim
'Buffalo went ahead nearly 4 minutes into the final period on Rasmus Ristolainen's power play goal, a slapshot from the point that went through traffic -- including Sam Reinhart in front of Miller -- and into the net. Anaheim applied late pressure, but Hutton stood strong and Patrik Berglund sealed the win with an empty-netter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out road trip with 4-2 win in Anaheim
The Sabres win two straight to come home with six of 10 points
'Ryan Miller looked like he was going to steal the show as he faced 31 shots in the first two periods. Anaheim had a 2-0 lead, but Buffalo finally got on the board with the extra man and it was the second unit that came through. Sam Reinhart hasn’t been spending much time around the net which is why he is no longer playing with Jack Eichel. Reinhart did in this game and it … [Read more...] about The Sabres win two straight to come home with six of 10 points
Sabres top Ducks 4-2 to wrap up West Coast trip
'The Sabres trailed the Ducks by two goals midway through the second period but that changed in a span of a few minutes. Kyle Okposo scored on the power play to cut the deficit in half for his first goal this season. Shortly after, Jeff Skinner capitalized on a 2-on-1 opportunity to make it a 2-2 game after two periods. The goal was Skinner's fourth in two nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Ducks 4-2 to wrap up West Coast trip
Sabres rally, finish road trip with win against Ducks
'"I just liked the response," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We were down 2-0. It could have went a different direction, but we were playing a really good hockey game at that point. We got that first one to get within one, some power-play goals, special teams were really solid tonight. But I just think this was the best game of the trip."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally, finish road trip with win against Ducks
Staying the course: Sabres cap road trip with big win in Anaheim
'In the past, the Sabres may have responded to Sherwood's goal by trying to do too much and turning the puck over in the process. In this instance, they stuck with what worked. They peppered Ryan Miller with a season-high 45 shots and finished with a 71-43 edge in shot attempts, both indicators of how much time they spent in the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Staying the course: Sabres cap road trip with big win in Anaheim
Sunday's Anaheim Coverage
Sabres, struggling goalie take on Ducks (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Ducks preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Anaheim Coverage
Sabres' new top line is a strong LA undercard for 'The King'
'After clunkers in Vegas and San Jose, the Sabres could pump their chests out and feel good again after what Eichel correctly rated as easily their best all-around game of the season. They're 4-4 on the season and 2-2 on this daunting road trip, which ends Sunday in Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new top line is a strong LA undercard for ‘The King’
Sabres Notebook: Defense puts Kings' offense at rest
'The Sabres had 17 shot blocks in the game. Rasmus Ristolainen blocked all four of his in the first period as the Sabres stopped 10 in the opening 20 minutes. Ristolainen played a game-high 26 minutes, 17 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defense puts Kings’ offense at rest
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Kings 1
'The Sabres were 0-5-1 in their last six visits to Staples since another 5-1 win over Los Angeles in '03. Until suffering a 4-2 defeat here last October, the Sabres had lost four straight 2-0 decisions in the building.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Kings 1
Sunday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings' early-season woes continue as they fall to Sabres 5-1 (Los Angeles Times) Kings’ losing streak at four after falling to Sabres (Long Beach Press Telegram) Kings’ Sheldon Rempal stoked family witnessed NHL debut (Long Beach Press Telegram) Kings hold closed-door meeting after fourth straight loss (NHL.com) October 20 rapid reaction (feat. Helene Elliott): Sabres 5, … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Skinner scores 3 to lead Sabres to 5-1 win over Kings
'The Sabres were more than happy to take advantage of the Kings’ struggles, with Skinner completing his first hat trick since Dec. 15, 2015, with an empty-netter with 25 seconds remaining.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 3 to lead Sabres to 5-1 win over Kings