'"We had 19 guys out there all doing their job," center Evan Rodrigues said. "We stuck to our game plan and didn’t even get away from it in the third. That’s the kind of result we’ll get when we do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep it simple, explode for five second-period goals to beat Devils
Archives for January 9, 2019
Mike Harrington: Okposo's tough nights continue
'With that in mind, here's where Okposo stands while playing in all 43 games: He has six goals and 11 assists for 17 points, with three goals at even strength and three on the power play. He has a minus-six rating and a 47.8 Corsi rating. He has one goal in his last 25 games, one goal and one assist in his last 18 games, and two goals in his last 29 games.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Okposo’s tough nights continue
Sabres Notebook: Drew Stafford returns to Buffalo after 800-game milestone
'"It flies by, really," Stafford, who played parts of nine seasons with Sabres, said of his milestone. "It’s one of those things where you kind of take a step back and I guess reflect on a few things. It’s one of those things it reminds you how much of a privilege it is to play in the league and every day it’s an honor to be here. Try not to take it for granted because it goes … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Drew Stafford returns to Buffalo after 800-game milestone
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Devils 1
'It was the Sabres' first five-goal period since they had five in the third of a 5-1 win over Carolina in Nov. 28, 2009. With the victory, the Sabres improved to 23-14-6 with 52 points and are two wins away from matching last season's total.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Devils 1
C.J. Smith, Lawrence Pilut score first NHL goals, help Sabres beat Devils
'Fourteen Sabres tallied a point during the dizzying second, tying the franchise record for most players with a point in a period, according to NHL PR. It previously happened Nov. 2, 2006 here against Tampa Bay and Oct. 21, 2009 at Florida.' … [Read more...] about C.J. Smith, Lawrence Pilut score first NHL goals, help Sabres beat Devils
Sabres notes: Drew Stafford reunited with Mike Grier; Scott Wilson waived
'“(I) try to help guys wherever they need it, be kind of, I guess, an ear for certain guys if they need help in certain areas,” Stafford said. “Anything you have to do to try to stay kind of relevant. You have to adapt as your career goes on if you want to stay in this league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Drew Stafford reunited with Mike Grier; Scott Wilson waived
Wednesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils unravel in 5-goal 2nd period in loss to Sabres | Rapid reaction (Newark Star Ledger) Devils doomed by dismal 2nd period dooms in loss to Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils allow five unanswered goals in second in 5-1 loss to Sabres (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Devils end road trip with a loss in Buffalo (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage
At the midway point of the season, let’s look at the NHL’s award front-runners
'Jeff Skinner won’t win a post-season NHL award, but only because there isn’t one that fits.' … [Read more...] about At the midway point of the season, let’s look at the NHL’s award front-runners
Skinner scores 29th, Sabres get 5 in 2nd to beat Devils 5-1
'“I really liked the way our group played,” coach Phil Housley said. “It was a total team effort.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 29th, Sabres get 5 in 2nd to beat Devils 5-1
Sabres rout the Devils 5-1
'The Sabres' fifth goal of the period came on the 14th shot on goal, with Lawrence Pilut recording his first career NHL goal. It came as Sam Reinhart was creating a screen in front of the net. Conor Sheary and Rasmus Ristolainen assisted on the score that made it 5-1 Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rout the Devils 5-1
The Sabres get two wins without Jack Eichel
'Buffalo is four in back of the Leafs and two behind the Bruins. They’re one ahead of the Canadiens and Blue Jackets and are two in front of the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get two wins without Jack Eichel
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"We didnt get rewarded in the first, but sustained pressure in the offensive zone and wearing down the Devils helped us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
Botterill: The key to our success here is developing our young players
'"There's so much parity in the league. In November, we were finding ways to win those one-goal games. Right now, we're struggling to find ways to win those games. I think, over the last couple of weeks, it's not as if we've been playing poorly but at key times in the games we haven't found that opportunity to get to the net a little bit more, to find a way to create more … [Read more...] about Botterill: The key to our success here is developing our young players
5 Observations: Sabres stomp Devils 5-1 thanks to second period swarm
'Buffalo was all over New Jersey from the start of the second, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead after just four minutes. From that point on the Sabres never looked back and spent most of the next 16 minutes generating chances. If it weren't for a couple huge saves from Kinkaid, it's not unrealistic to think the Sabres could've scored seven goals in the second.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres stomp Devils 5-1 thanks to second period swarm
Sabres strike for five goals in second, rout Devils
'"All four lines contributing, a lot of O-Zone chances, it could have been ever more in the second," winger Evan Rodrigues said after the game. "That's what happens when you rolling your shifts over in the o-zone. In the past games, we've had our chances but we haven't had sustained pressure like we had today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike for five goals in second, rout Devils