'However, Buffalo blew the doors open in the second period with three goals in the middle frame. Conor Sheary was the first one to find the back of the net in the second period, tipping a point shot to score his 14th goal of the year. Skinner would score the first of his two goals after that, deking past four Red Wings to finish a pretty goal. Shortly after Skinner's goal, … [Read more...] about Sabres blow out the Red Wings, 7-1, in season finale
Archives for 2019
The Sabres end by helping Skinner to 40 goals
'It was great to see them come together as a team to make sure Jeff Skinner got to 40 goals for the first time in his career. It seemed like his teammates were more excited than him.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres end by helping Skinner to 40 goals
From the Locker Room - Sabres at Red Wings
'"Roddy (Evan Rodrigues) and Okie (Kyle Okposo) were telling me before the game that they weren't going to shoot anything and they were looking for me out there, I saw them. Even some of the plays that didn't go our way, I think they were maybe sort of forcing it to me. And then, obviously the shift there where I got it with Eichs (Eichel) and Sammy (Reinhart), they were … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room – Sabres at Red Wings
Sabres top Red Wings 7-1 in season finale
'The win also marked the team's first back-to-back win since mid-December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Red Wings 7-1 in season finale
Sabres win season finale, back-to-back games for first time since December
'Players will meet with the media on Monday, as will Phil Housley and Jason Botterill as the season officially comes to a close.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win season finale, back-to-back games for first time since December
Housley on if he expects to be coach next season: "Yes I do"
'"We’re just going day-to-day business right now. I’m just focusing on my job and what we have to do tonight to get ready to play Detroit," Housley said when asked if he talked with Botterill on his job status.' … [Read more...] about Housley on if he expects to be coach next season: “Yes I do”
Sabres score seven in win against Red Wings
'"It was great to see Jeff get 40, and I was so happy to be the one that passed him the puck," Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. "He's going to make some heavy money."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score seven in win against Red Wings
Skinner reaches 40-goal mark as Sabres end season with win in Detroit
'"Roddy and Okie were telling me before the game they weren't going to shoot anything," Skinner said. "They were looking for me out there, I saw them. Even some of the plays that didn't go our way, they were maybe sort of forcing it to me."' … [Read more...] about Skinner reaches 40-goal mark as Sabres end season with win in Detroit
Sabres assign Tennyson to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman Matt Tennyson to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Tennyson to Rochester
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans stay in division-title hunt with win (Buffalo News) Chris Taylor's steady hand has Amerks in position for Cup run (Buffalo News) Amerks flip the script with 5-2 win in rematch with Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch Toppled By Amerks, 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres could have sights set on center after NHL Draft Lottery
'A loss to the Red Wings would give the Sabres (32-39-10) the fourth-best odds of landing the number one overall pick at the draft, which will be held June 21-22 in Vancouver.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have sights set on center after NHL Draft Lottery
Sabres prospect Casey Fitzgerald says he feels comfortable with team
'While in school, he established what he called a “great relationship” with the Sabres’ staff, including the development coaches who visited him in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Fitzgerald says he feels comfortable with team
Sabres’ Jack Eichel tries to accentuate positives of rough season
'Since their 10-game winning streak ended Nov. 29, they’ve earned the fewest points in the NHL, just 38, going a putrid 15-33-8 while allowing 199 goals, the league’s highest total. In their last 25 contests, they’re a wretched 4-18-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel tries to accentuate positives of rough season
Saturday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings vs. Sabres: Final game has huge draft lottery implications (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings, Sabres meet in season finale for draft lottery position (Ann Arbor News) Sabres, Red Wings conclude disappointing seasons (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Red Wings preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres vs. Red Wings matchup brings hair bet to a head for two 7 Eyewitness News employees
'So, the two made a bet. If the Sabres finished the season with more points, Rob would shave his beard. If the Red Wings finished with more points, Matt would shave his head.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Red Wings matchup brings hair bet to a head for two 7 Eyewitness News employees