'The Sabres got goals from Rasmus Dahlin and Jeff Skinner. Connor Sheary added an empty-net goal as Buffalo snapped a two-game skid.Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart each had two assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut-out Ducks, 3-0
Archives for 2018
Rick Jeanneret taken from press box in a stretcher
'Jeanneret called the first two minutes of the third period before the broadcast went silent for about 20 seconds and color commentator Rob Ray took over the play-by-play. Pregame and postgame host Brian Duff replaced Jeanneret and finish the game.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret taken from press box in a stretcher
Ullmark makes 40 saves, Sabres shut out Ducks
'"That was a really important goal because they were trying to make a push there and we found a way," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We may have only gotten three shots (in the period), but we made them count." … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 40 saves, Sabres shut out Ducks
Ullmark, Skinner lead Sabres into break with shutout win over Ducks
'"I think tonight was a total team effort," Sheary said. "I think Linus stood on his head in the third and kept us with the lead. This one definitely feels good."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Skinner lead Sabres into break with shutout win over Ducks
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Buffalo native Schneider scores twice as Pack completes sweep of Amerks (Buffalo News) Amerks head into Christmas break with 5-1 loss to Hartford (Amerks.com) Wolf Pack best Amerks again, behind Mazanec's 40 saves (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's Anaheim Coverage
Up next for the Ducks: Saturday at Buffalo (Los Angeles Times) Ducks, Sabres look to rebound back to winning ways (The Sports Xchange) Ducks at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Ducks Conclude Road Trip Tonight in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Anaheim Coverage
Key mistakes doom Sabres in tight battle with Caps
'The Sabres outshot Washington, 37-24, and had 72 attempts at the net compared to the Caps' 50. The shots on goal in the third period were 17-8 and Buffalo had four on a late power play that stretched into the final 12 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Key mistakes doom Sabres in tight battle with Caps
The Wraparound: Capitals 2, Sabres 1
'Hutton lost the puck behind the net to Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Caps' center fed it in front to Tom Wilson, who deposited it into the mostly empty net with exactly seven minutes left. That snapped a 1-1 tie and handed the Sabres their second straight loss.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Capitals 2, Sabres 1
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Braden Holtby’s 36 saves lift Capitals to win over Sabres (Washington Post) A struggling Capitals penalty kill comes up big in win over Buffalo (NBC Sports Washington) Why Evgeny Kuznetsov’s goal was waved off, and why he was OK with it (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Holtby Helps Caps Hold Off Sabres, 2-1 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Tom Wilson breaks tie in 3rd, Capitals beat Sabres 2-1
'“Holtby played terrific,” Housley said. “Give Holtby credit. He’s a pretty good goaltender, and there’s a reason why he won the Stanley Cup.”' … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson breaks tie in 3rd, Capitals beat Sabres 2-1
Capitals double up Sabres 2-1 in D.C.
'Ristolainen's point shot with 22.6 seconds to play proved to be the best chance on the powerplay for the Sabres, as yet again with bodies in front, Holtby stood tall to deny Buffalo of the game-tying goal.' … [Read more...] about Capitals double up Sabres 2-1 in D.C.
The Sabres enjoy having their moms with them on the road
'Teams make travel as easy and comfortable as possible. They fly on charter aircrafts which means they avoid the hustle and bustle of the airport terminals. They also stay in luxury hotels as dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Hutton said now that his mom has been a part of things, she’s on to him, “Now that she’s seen it, I don’t think she’s going to care too … [Read more...] about The Sabres enjoy having their moms with them on the road
What should be on Sabres GM Jason Botterill's Christmas list?
'Perhaps with the money cleared up from the Patrik Berglund situation, the Sabres can use some of their draft capital and cap space to add a second line center, sliding Mittelstadt into a role he’s better suited for as of right now. There is no doubt in my mind that Mittelstadt is going to turn into a very good NHL player. Perhaps that even happens before the end of the year. … [Read more...] about What should be on Sabres GM Jason Botterill’s Christmas list?
Wilson goal in third period gives Capitals win against Sabres
'"We talked about it before the game, specialty teams was going to be an important part," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "It's unfortunate we give up that shorty and we still get a power play at the end there. We had a lot of good looks but we just couldn't find the net."' … [Read more...] about Wilson goal in third period gives Capitals win against Sabres
Sabres come up short against Holtby, Capitals
'"We thought we put together a really good effort," Sheary said. "I think [Holtby] stood on his head for a lot of the game, kept them in it especially in the third. I think he was the difference tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short against Holtby, Capitals