Jets gameday: Five keys to Jets vs Sabres (Winnipeg Sun)
Sabres set on refocusing ahead of Jets matchup (The Sports Xchange)
Jets at Sabres preview (NHL.com)
Game Day: Jets at Sabres (WinnipegJets.com)
Archives for February 10, 2019
Sabres pounce on power play, setting stage for 3-1 win over Red Wings
‘”I think the power play is really doing a good job possessing the puck in the zone,” Housley said afterward. “I would like to see them shoot a little bit more. You saw two goals that came by just getting pucks to the net, but they have done a terrific job in the month of February. It’s been a whole different story than it was in January. … We’re going to need them, especially in tight games like this.”‘
Linus Ullmark stands tall again, backstops Sabres with 28 saves
‘The Sabres made Ullmark’s job easier with their improved defensive play. Jake McCabe and Zach Bogosian laid out to break up 2-on-1 backdoor passes. For the most part, they kept the Red Wings’ scoring chances to the short side and cleared traffic from in front of the net.’
Mike Harrington: At least for one day, Sabres’ defense doesn’t rest
‘”Systemwise, we’ve got to be all on the same page, know what we’re we’re doing out there,” Ristolainen said “Everyone has to know their responsibility but today was a little better for sure. We got the result we wanted, goalie played great and we go on to the next one.”‘
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 1
‘In addition to their defense correcting previous mistakes, the offense continued to thrive. Casey Mittelstadt and Kyle Okposo scored power-play goals, while Conor Sheary broke a scoreless tie early in the second period. Linus Ullmark made 28 saves, perhaps none more important than his stop on Andreas Athanasiou’s third-period breakaway.’
Inside the NHL: Winnipeg standout Mark Scheifele has developed friendship with Eichel
‘”It was really kind of weird how it came about,” Scheifele told this corner at the All-Star Game in San Jose. “It actually started out that we found out we both did skills work in the offseason with [former NHL star] Adam Oates. So you start bonding and talking about that. And then we went to a Starbucks before all our games together in that tournament. That’s how it started, but it’s grown into a really good friendship.”‘
Defensive-minded Sabres respond after rough loss, beat Red Wings
‘“They refocused, but the thing for me is that’s a tight group in there,” Housley said. “They care for each other. Our coaching staff has done a great job. I think it just brought us tighter together, the things that went on.”’
Sabres notes: Conor Sheary scores, keeps building confidence
‘“That line, for me, has been really tenacious,” Housley said. “The chemistry is forming. They’re getting some opportunities now. A lot more offensive zone faceoffs. I think they just read off each other very well.”‘
Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Red Wings put on a weak show for Dad, fall to Sabres (Detroit News)
Red Wings prospect Zadina will get opportunity in NHL before end of season (Detroit News)
Photo gallery (Detroit News)
Detroit Red Wings flop at Buffalo Sabres, lose matinee, 3-1 (Detroit Free Press)
Dylan Larkin remains Detroit Red Wings’ brightest star in dark season (Detroit Free Press)
Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Sabres’ power play, Ullmark spark 3-1 win over Red Wings
‘“We mostly talked about how we’ve got to clean up our end, and I thought we did a terrific job back there,” Ullmark said.’