'Linus Ullmark got the start in goal and stopped all nine LA shots in the opening period. Ullmark did not allow a goal in his first appearance, one week ago at Arizona. He helped the team kill off both shorthanded chances surrendered, not allowing any good scoring opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Kings 5-1
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Sabres' Eichel leads the way in L.A. with three assists
'The Sabres needed their best players to be their best players and not only did that happen, but Buffalo got some secondary scoring too from Pominville and Zach Bogosian.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel leads the way in L.A. with three assists
5 Observations: Sabres take down Kings 5-1
'What has been most impressive about Ullmark up to this point is how calm he has looked in net. Even when the play breaks down and chaos ensues in front of the net, Ullmark has looked composed and has been there to keep things under control.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Kings 5-1
Skinner scores hat trick, Sabres hand Kings fourth straight loss
'"The key was generating some offensive-zone time I think," Skinner said. "Both my goals sort of came off the cycle, and I think [Jason's] goal off the rush, but again, it's being hard at the net."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores hat trick, Sabres hand Kings fourth straight loss
Skinner's hat trick propels Sabres to win in Los Angeles
'"It was a little bit light here to start the game," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said afterward. "It filled out, but I guess that's what happens when you're playing at 12:30 in L.A. and LeBron's after you. Skins put on a pretty good performance, so I think The King's going to have to do pretty good to beat him."' … [Read more...] about Skinner’s hat trick propels Sabres to win in Los Angeles
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' win streak ends on overtime goal in Belleville (Buffalo News) Amerks win streak halted in 5-4 overtime loss to B-Sens (Amerks.com) Balisy scores OT winner as Sens beat Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Housley tries to stir up the right mix to get Sabres some offense
'"We're trying to create a spark for sure," said veteran winger Jason Pominville, who joined Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner on the top line and moved on to a power-play unit. "We haven't created or scored enough at 5-on-5 so you switch things around, try to find new combinations. It's going to happen and it's probably going to happen again throughout the year. Hopefully we can … [Read more...] about Housley tries to stir up the right mix to get Sabres some offense
Sabres Notebook: Eden's Alex Iafallo riding the wave in second year with Kings
'"We want him to continue to try to improve his ability to score, finish offensively and not give up the detail in his game and he hasn't," said Kings coach John Stevens. "He's a guy starting to get some special teams opportunities. We like the detail in his game. We like the motor that he plays with. He was definitely a pleasant surprise last year. He was a big part of our … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eden’s Alex Iafallo riding the wave in second year with Kings
Saturday's Los Angeles Coverage
Struggling teams meet as Kings host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Kings preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Sabres shake up lines, power play ahead of matchup with Kings
'Among the changes that were made at forward: Jeff Skinner and Jason Pominville moved to a line centered by Jack Eichel while Evan Rodrigues moved from center to the left wing alongside Casey Mittelstadt and Kyle Okposo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up lines, power play ahead of matchup with Kings
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Jack Dougherty likes to keep things simple for Amerks' defense (Buffalo News) Amerks top Marlies in shootout for fifth straight win (Amerks.com) Marlies Battle Back To Pick Up Point (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Special teams disasters piling up for Sabres
'The Sabres gave up two power-play goals in a 27-second span early in the first period Thursday night and a third one midway through the third. They were a disheveled mess while going 0 for 5 on their own man advantage chances.' … [Read more...] about Special teams disasters piling up for Sabres
Sharks' Erik Karlsson raves about Rasmus Dahlin, who lists Swedish star as his idol
'"I wasn't very good when I was 18. A lot smaller. It took me a lot longer to find my stride," the San Jose Sharks defenseman said prior to going against Dahlin and the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night in SAP Center. "For him, it's like he's ready to play right now and obviously doing a great job at it. That's something that I didn't have at that age. Comparing the two of us from … [Read more...] about Sharks’ Erik Karlsson raves about Rasmus Dahlin, who lists Swedish star as his idol
Sabres Notebook: Patrik Berglund takes a seat
'The Sabres made Berglund a healthy scratch for Thursday night's game against the San Jose Sharks after the veteran badly dropped coverage on Vegas' first goal Tuesday night and continued to go without a goal on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Patrik Berglund takes a seat
The Wraparound: Sharks 5, Sabres 1
'It was Buffalo's fourth straight loss to San Jose over the last three seasons, the first time they have ever dropped so many in a row against the Sharks since the men in teal entered the NHL in 1992. Before this stretch, the Sabres had been 10-0-1 against the Sharks.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sharks 5, Sabres 1