'"I don't know how many times we can take the moral victory anymore," Jack Eichel, whose 18th goal of the season tied the score in the second period, lamented. "I mean, we're 55 games into the year. ... Other teams are getting points, moving up in the standings. We're not."' … [Read more...] about Not interested in ‘moral victory,’ Sabres allow late goal in loss to Jets
Archives for February 11, 2019
Mike Harrington: The frustration is because Sabres are finally in a playoff race
'There are 27 games left. The Sabres are two points out of the playoffs. Two. Not 10. Not 20. Two. And every one of you would have taken that in October if I told you this was going to be the scenario in mid-February.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The frustration is because Sabres are finally in a playoff race
Sabres' Matt Hunwick fills in for injured defenseman Zach Bogosian
'"He was very steady," Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Hunwick. "His gaps were good. He was good in the defensive zone. He was strong on the puck. I liked the way he was passing the puck on the outlet. He looked like his normal self out there: very steady."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Hunwick fills in for injured defenseman Zach Bogosian
The Wraparound: Jets 3, Sabres 1
'Carter Hutton made 26 saves in his fourth start in 11 games for the Sabres, who had 36 shots on goal. Jack Eichel’s 18th goal of the season tied the score in the second period, but Buffalo failed to convert on five power-play chances.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Jets 3, Sabres 1
Williamsville product Justin Bailey back in the NHL with Philadelphia
'Bailey joined the Flyers for practice Sunday morning, however, interim coach Scott Gordon told reporters that Bailey will not play Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Instead, Bailey was recalled as a precaution and this gives him an opportunity to learn the team's system.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville product Justin Bailey back in the NHL with Philadelphia
Jack Eichel takes no moral victory from Sabres’ solid performance in loss
“I don’t know how many times you can take the moral victory anymore,” said captain Jack Eichel, who scored the Sabres’ only goal. “We’re 55 games into the year; how many times can we say, ‘Oh we played well but we didn’t get any points?’ Other teams are getting points, moving up the standings and we’re not. … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel takes no moral victory from Sabres’ solid performance in loss
Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian injury gives Matt Hunwick opportunity
'“I felt pretty good,” said Hunwick, who was paired beside rookie Rasmus Dahlin. “I think a little bit more flow in the second period, we were on the power play quite a bit, so (I) didn’t get quite as much ice time that second period, but still felt pretty good overall.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian injury gives Matt Hunwick opportunity
Monday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets earn much-needed win against Buffalo (Winnipeg Free Press) Petan still waiting to see ice time with Jets (Winnipeg Free Press) Wiebe's Game Report: Jets snap skid, Wheeler delivers GWG versus Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Wheeler scores late to push Jets to win in Buffalo (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Wheeler scores go-ahead goal, Jets beat Sabres 3-1
'The Sabres lost despite outshooting the Jets 36-29, while also going 0 for 5 on the power play. Worse still, Buffalo surrendered a short-handed goal on Copp’s breakaway to open the scoring 3:01 into the second period.' … [Read more...] about Wheeler scores go-ahead goal, Jets beat Sabres 3-1
Winnipeg defeats Sabres 3-1
'Blake Wheeler broke the tie with less than four minutes to go in regulation. The Jets' captain was camped out in front of the net without any issue when he received a pass from Josh Morrisey to make it 2-1 Winnipeg. Morrissey and Mark Scheifele were credited with the assists on the go ahead goal for the visitors. Schiefele would add an empty net goal with just seconds … [Read more...] about Winnipeg defeats Sabres 3-1
The Sabres can't get over the hump and lose to the Jets
'I think the Sabres have shown us once again that they just aren’t quite good enough. This was a tough, even hockey game that was there for either team to grab. The better team grabbed it with just 3:55 remaining in the game. Playing well is fine, but Jack Eichel said "How many times can we say, 'Oh, we played well but we didn't get any points.' Other teams are getting points, … [Read more...] about The Sabres can’t get over the hump and lose to the Jets
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
'"We played a solid hockey game, just one mistake late cost us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
5 Observations: Jets score late, knock off Sabres 3-1
'Goaltending has been an area of concern for the Sabres since their 10-game win streak came to an end in November. Despite getting handed the loss, I was very impressed with Carter Hutton's performance against the Jets. He stopped several quality scoring chances from the Jets and was beat on two plays where he was left out to dry. With two more games left on the homestand, I … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Jets score late, knock off Sabres 3-1
Wheeler's late goal sinks Sabres
'"It's a tough one," a near speachless Kyle Okposo added after the game. "They made a play when it mattered. That's it. I thought we outplayed them the a lot of the game. They had their chances but, they made a play when it mattered."' … [Read more...] about Wheeler’s late goal sinks Sabres
Jets get past Sabres, end skid at three
'"It stinks because of the position we're in," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "We need points. It was tough because we win a game [Saturday] and I thought in the past our effort, or just the way we were playing, wasn't indicative of tonight. We came and we charged. It was a good, solid game by us."' … [Read more...] about Jets get past Sabres, end skid at three