'The Leafs would add two goals in the second period, and an empty netter in the final minutes of the third to earn the 5-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Toronto 5-2
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Tavares, Marner each gets three points in Maple Leafs win against Sabres
'"They're a good team, good rivalry, for sure. I've been fortunate to be on the good side of things for a while. But we got to find a way to get that hate a little bit more, especially at home. We got to find a way to win a game against this team."' … [Read more...] about Tavares, Marner each gets three points in Maple Leafs win against Sabres
Late push comes up short in loss to Leafs
'"I think it's just communication," Housley said. "We're all marked up on our guys and they just move it high to low. It's unfortunate. We're getting the puck on the wall, and now we talk about sensing that danger and just realizing that doesn't look good, being alert that it could get turned over."' … [Read more...] about Late push comes up short in loss to Leafs
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks back in first place alone after win over Crunch (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks dump Syracuse Crunch back into second (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks take first of two with Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch Fall To Amerks, 5-3 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Game Day: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Saturday NHL game preview: Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Leafs try to bury Sabres again (The Sports Xchange) Leafs look to bounce back after dismantling on Long Island (TSN) Sabres at Maple Leafs preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Conor Sheary shows Sabres they can come back again, scores OT winner to beat Penguins
'Defenseman Brandon Montour scored with 2:32 left in regulation to send the game into overtime, and Conor Sheary 's game-winning goal completed a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary shows Sabres they can come back again, scores OT winner to beat Penguins
Sabres' Tage Thompson not ready to think about joining Amerks for playoffs
'"I think it’s important for him to get his feet moving," Housley said. "That’s when he’s a much better player. When he’s standing still and trying to stick-handle through people it doesn’t bode well for him, but when he’s moving his feet and using his speed, because he is a fast player, he attacks the game the right way and he uses that deadly release. ... He just has to get … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson not ready to think about joining Amerks for playoffs
Mike Harrington: After a big win, Sabres have to show it meant something by beating Leafs
'The Sabres, of course, are not in a good position. One reason is a lack of streaks. The other is their 11-17-4 road record.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After a big win, Sabres have to show it meant something by beating Leafs
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Penguins 3, OT
'The Sabres (30-26-8) rallied from a one-goal deficit after the Penguins (33-22-9) scored two power-play goals in 63 seconds late in the second period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Penguins 3, OT
Conor Sheary busts out, helps Sabres down Penguins in overtime
'“It’s always fun to play in these games,” Sheary said. “It’s easy to get up for these. You know you want to prove a couple people over there wrong.”' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary busts out, helps Sabres down Penguins in overtime
Sabres notes: Scott Wilson earning regular duty after stay with Amerks
'“That kind of took longer than I thought,” Wilson said of his skating legs. “You feel good in practice and you go in games and you’re getting tired faster. You just feel not as fast.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson earning regular duty after stay with Amerks
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Evgeni Malkin preaches positivity after latest Penguins loss (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Mike Sullivan on Erik Gudbranson’s Penguins debut: 'I thought he played pretty well' (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Conor Sheary scores twice, including winner, as Penguins lose in OT (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Newly acquired defenseman Erik Gudbranson fills stat sheet in Penguins debut … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Conor Sheary scores 2 in Sabres’ 4-3 OT win over Penguins
'“We know at this point of the year we’ve got to press for every point we can get,” Sheary said. “So these two points were really important. I get the opportunity to be in some really good positions being out there in overtime, and I was able to take advantage.”' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary scores 2 in Sabres’ 4-3 OT win over Penguins
Sheary sends Sabres to 4-3 overtime win against Pittsburgh
'Sheary capped off a frenetic overtime period with his second goal of the night after Pittsburgh turned the puck over in their own zone. The play was reviewed for offside, but was confirmed as a good goal to give Buffalo the 4-3 win.' … [Read more...] about Sheary sends Sabres to 4-3 overtime win against Pittsburgh
Conor Sheary has a huge game to beat his old team
'Sheary wasn't done because with just 49 seconds left in overtime, he came off the bench and took a screened shot that eluded Murray. Right before the game-winning goal, Evgeni Malkin had hit the post behind Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary has a huge game to beat his old team