Scouting report: Blackhawks vs. Sabres (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
Chicago takes on Buffalo, aims for 4th straight home win (AP)
Blackhawks hoping to stay hot as Sabres visit (Field Level Media)
Sabres at Blackhawks preview (NHL.com)
Preview: Blackhawks vs. Sabres – Nov. 17, 2019 (Blackhawks.com)
Archives for November 17, 2019
Rasmus Asplund delivers ‘outstanding’ performance in emotional Sabres debut
‘Asplund’s performance Saturday night showed his stay may not be brief after all. He won 5 of 9 faceoffs during 12:13 of ice time, recorded two shots on goal and generated scoring opportunities for his linemates. Asplund made an immediate impact during his first shift, leveling Senators defenseman Erik Brannstrom with a body check.’
Captain Jack took over exactly when his team needed him
‘”Jack showed a world-class performance today,” said coach Ralph Krueger. “Just excellent leadership, like he’s also been showing in all the adversity of the last few weeks. It’s really probably the fruit of all of that attitude he’s had came out in the goals tonight.”‘
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Senators 2
‘The Sabres (10-6-3) snapped their six-game losing streak and won for the first time since Oct. 25. The Senators (8-11-1), meanwhile, had won two in a row and four of their previous five games.’
Jack Eichel’s four-goal night lifts Sabres past Senators, ends losing skid
‘It had been a while since the Sabres won (Oct. 25) or Eichel enjoyed a notable outing (two goals and four points Oct. 22).’
Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis enjoying time with Senators
‘“One of the reasons I think we brought him here is to keep it lose in the room,” Ottawa coach D.J. Smith said. “He’s a guy that’s always joking around. He takes his game serious, but he likes to have fun.”’
Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Column: Assessing whether the Blackhawks or Sabres won the Alex Nylander-Henri Jokiharju trade — and why it was made
‘Jokiharju, 20, has been more consistent for the Sabres while mostly playing on a third pairing with Marco Scandella. After playing 38 games last season for the Hawks but only a handful over the final 3½ months, Jokiharju is proving more than capable of sticking in the NHL for a long time.’
Eichel scores career-high 4 goals, Sabres top Senators 4-2
‘“He was all over me to start shooting the puck,” Eichel said. “So I figured I’d start shooting a little more.”’
Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel scores four goals, reminds hockey world how good he is
‘Interestingly, all four markers came from wrist shots that snuck in underneath the crossbar.’