‘”We know what we’re capable of, but at the same time any team in this league is capable of having a performance like that,” said Reinhart, who had the Sabres’ first hat trick on home ice since Dec. 2017. “We’re just trying to be more consistent. Learn how to do that.”‘
Archives for February 24, 2019
Mike Harrington: Skinner scare should remind Sabres to live more in the present
‘”There’s a lot of things going through your mind,” he said. “At first, kind of just wondering what’s wrong with it. Once you get past that initial stage and you get back here, there’s a pretty open line of communication going on. They’re kind of explaining what’s going on, what they’re seeing when they’re testing stuff out. The tests went pretty well and I was able to come back so that was fortunate.”‘
Sabres Notebook: ‘No surprise’ Sam Reinhart nets hat trick in win
‘”Anytime time you can do it at home, it’s that much more special,” Reinhart said of the hat trick.’
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Capitals 2
‘Sam Reinhart had a hat trick, including the Sabres’ fourth of the game and an empty-netter, and Dahlin’s eighth of the season made it 3-1 with 31 seconds left in the second period. Carter Hutton made 31 saves, and the Sabres had 38 shots on goal.’
Inside the Sabres: Amerks bracing for unpredictable trade deadline
‘His remaining trade chips could include three first-round picks in this year’s draft – only one is currently tradable since the others are conditional – and a few Amerks. In theory, players such as defensemen Brendan Guhle and Will Borgen, both drafted by former GM Tim Murray in 2015, could be more likely to move than Botterill’s draft picks or acquisitions.’
Jeff Skinner’s return helps boost Sabres in win over Capitals
‘“You see him kind of walking around periods, I’m sure that was huge for the morale and I’m sure it relaxed the crowd a little bit,” said Sabres winger Sam Reinhart, who recorded his third career hat trick.’
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart enjoys first hat trick in Buffalo
‘“He’s finally getting rewarded,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “How many pucks did he tip on the power play that haven’t gone in? Finally he gets one. He’s in the right position. He’s very, very good down there in front of the net.”’
Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Capitals cap trip with loss at Buffalo, and Todd Reirden is not happy about it (Washington Post)
Caps can’t complete season sweep, fall to Sabres 5-2 (NBC Sports Washington)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Caps Fall to Sabres, 5-2 (WashingtonCaps.com)
Postgame notebook: Sabres 5, Caps 2 (WashingtonCaps.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Reinhart’s hat trick leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Capitals
‘“I just like the urgency and the desperation in our game right now,” coach Phil Housley said. “It’s good to see that we could string another game of 60 minutes of just hard work.”’
Sabres star Jeff Skinner returns to game after hurting leg
‘It was a remarkable turn of events for Skinner. The forward was unable to place any weight on his left leg and at one point attempted to crawl off the ice before play was stopped 4:42 into the period.’