'"It’s not flashy hockey, but it’s that time of year," Jason Pominville, who scored his 13th goal of the season on one of the Sabres' 22 shots, said. "It’s that time of year you need to defend to win games. I think everyone is starting to realize that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres use patience, persistence to grind out 3-1 win over Islanders
Archives for February 13, 2019
Mike Harrington: Sabres' buy-in to defensive grind keeps them in the hunt
'"That's all it was. It wasn't pretty hockey out there, that's for sure," said Kyle Okposo. "In the last three games, we've taken a good step in how we need to play defensively. Everybody on the bench knows when we get scrambly for a little bit, we're saying the right things. We're going, 'sort it out'. We stuck with it."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ buy-in to defensive grind keeps them in the hunt
Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt out with lower-body injury
'Mittelstadt, a 20-year-old rookie center, was a game time decision because of a “little bang,” according to coach Phil Housley, and did not participate in pregame warm-up ahead of puck drop. In his place, winger C.J. Smith moved back into the lineup and Evan Rodrigues centered the second line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt out with lower-body injury
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Islanders 1
'Jason Pominville and Jeff Skinner had goals for the Sabres, who led 2-1 after two periods despite having only 10 shots on goal. Buffalo finished with only 22 shots, and Johan Larsson provided an insurance goal with 2:25 remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Islanders 1
Timely goals, strong defense help Sabres down Islanders
'“It’s the time of year you need to defend to win games,” said Sabres winger Jason Pominville, who connected captain Jack Eichel’s nifty backhand pass to score the winning goal 6:49 into the second period. “I think everybody’s starting to realize that.”' … [Read more...] about Timely goals, strong defense help Sabres down Islanders
Sabres notes: Robin Lehner, Thomas Greiss forming dynamic tandem
'“We’re both good goalies that (have) been in difficult situations,” Lehner said prior to Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to the Sabres. “We’re not in a difficult situation anymore. We’re in a good situation we haven’t been (in) before. I think it’s just our normal potential.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Robin Lehner, Thomas Greiss forming dynamic tandem
Wednesday's New York Coverage
Sabres end Islanders' winning streak at 3 (Newsday) Brock Nelson awaits his Islanders fate as trade deadline looms (Newsday) Islanders suffer setback in 3-1 loss to Sabres (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Isles Win Streak Snapped in 3-1 Loss to Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage
Eichel, Ullmark team up in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Islanders
'“You’ve got to stay patient against a team like that,” Eichel said of an Islanders’ opponent that entered the game allowing a league-low 133 goals. “We just matched their intensity.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Ullmark team up in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Islanders
Sabres out-chance the Islanders for 3-1 win
'Buffalo outshot the Islanders 12-10 in the third period, scoring once in the final frame to secure the win. New York had more shots overall in the game 25-22. Ullmark made 24 saves to help in the win. The Sabres were not called for a single penalty in the game, and New York was penalized just once.' … [Read more...] about Sabres out-chance the Islanders for 3-1 win
The Sabres stay steady and beat the Islanders
'The one thing I liked about the Sabres game in the first 40 minutes was they didn’t let the Islanders make them get frustrated and try to start forcing things.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres stay steady and beat the Islanders
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
'"They're one of the best defensive teams in the league. They really clogged up the neutral zone... Chances were tight, but those are playoff-type games that you like to come out on top of."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
5 Observations: Sabres top Islanders 3-1
'With 26 games left to play the 2018-2019 Sabres have already surpassed their point total from last season. Whether that says more about this years team or last years team remains to be seen. However, it's clear the Sabres have taken major steps in the right direction. If nothing else, at least they're playing important games in February and if everything goes according to … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Islanders 3-1
10 years later: The Sabres game that helped WNY heal
'For many of the 2008-2009 team, the tragedy hit close to home. Nearly half of the team lived within a few miles of the crash site, including Ruff.' … [Read more...] about 10 years later: The Sabres game that helped WNY heal
Sabres Knock Off Islanders 3-1
'The third period was tense at KeyBank Center, but the Sabres would get an insurance goal with 2:25 to play from Johan Larsson. Larsson played cleanup duty on a shot from Kyle Okposo to seal the victory for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Knock Off Islanders 3-1
Eichel, Sabres deny Islanders fourth straight win
'"You've got to stay patient against a team like that; they sure do," Eichel said. "They check well for 60 minutes and they don't give you a lot of room. They definitely are pretty opportunistic, but I thought Linus did a good job of making the saves tonight and our [defense] did a pretty good job. I thought we just played a good team game. It's a good win for us at home."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres deny Islanders fourth straight win