'Jeff Skinner scored twice, including the tying goal in the final minute of regulation, but Teuvo Teravainen's second goal of the evening proved to be the game-winner in overtime, giving the Carolina Hurricanes a 6-5 win over the Sabres. With the victory, the Hurricanes move past Buffalo in the standings with 60 points, compared to 59 for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes prevail over Sabres 6-5 in OT
Archives for 2019
The Sabres' Ristolainen enjoys seeing time with Rasmus Dahlin
'Dahlin is a special player and that isn’t lost on Ristolainen, “He’s a great player, young player, it’s always exciting to play with a younger guy so with him, the way he plays the game a lot of things happen out there and he’s going to be great."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ Ristolainen enjoys seeing time with Rasmus Dahlin
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
'"Not a clue. It's unacceptable and you're not going to win games playing defense like that. We're scoring enough goals to win games, but not defending."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
5 Observations: Hurricanes take down Sabres 6-5 in OT
'This has been a problem for the Sabres since their win-streak ended in November. When the Sabres make a mistake, the puck usually ends up in the back of their own net. Once again, that happened against the Hurricanes. Don't get me wrong, that usually happens when a mistake is made but it seems like every time the Sabres turn the puck over or fail to pick up a defensive … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Hurricanes take down Sabres 6-5 in OT
Canes clip Sabres 6-5 in OT
'"No clue. 50 games in the learning is over," winger Evan Rodrigues added. "We just have to defend. you're not going to win giving up six goals. We're scoring enough to win, we're just not defending."' … [Read more...] about Canes clip Sabres 6-5 in OT
Teravainen lifts Hurricanes past Sabres in overtime
'"It's a choice you got to make, protecting your own net, having a respect for it," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "You look at the game, the five of the six goals come right in front of our own net. That's the one thing players from our opposition should be very wary of going into. No. 1, we got to be tougher to play against. We've got to start pushing guys out, boxing guys … [Read more...] about Teravainen lifts Hurricanes past Sabres in overtime
Skinner helps fuel late rally, but Sabres fall to Hurricanes in OT
'"You have to defend," Evan Rodrigues, who scored his sixth goal in eight games, said. "You're not going to win games giving up six goals. We're scoring enough to win. We're not defending. Simple as that."' … [Read more...] about Skinner helps fuel late rally, but Sabres fall to Hurricanes in OT
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Andrew Oglevie eager to get back on the ice (Buffalo News) Hall of Famer Langdon fell in love with Amerks way before he got here (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Are Sabres watching NHL playoff race as closely as their fans?
'“I’m not one who looks at (the standings) all the time,” Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt said. “I think if you look at it too much it gets in your head a little bit. I think the main thing for us is to focus on how we can play and we know what we can do, and just work towards that and it should work itself out.”' … [Read more...] about Are Sabres watching NHL playoff race as closely as their fans?
Sabres reunite Jeff Skinner, Jack Eichel on top line
'“I just felt he wasn’t really involved in the game,” Housley said, “and I thought when he was placed back with Jack, he was back to his normal self.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres reunite Jeff Skinner, Jack Eichel on top line
Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues piling up goals after slow start
'“Maybe a little bit more confidence, probably playing a lot smarter, not trying to force things, not making the hard play but making the smart, right play,” Rodrigues said. “I’m playing with my head up a lot more with the puck, a lot more confident with it on my stick."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues piling up goals after slow start
Sabres hope to build streak by beating pesky Hurricanes
'“We haven’t had a lot of success against them in the last two or three years,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon. “It’s going to be a point of emphasis. But more importantly is to try to keep building something here and not going back to winning a game and getting on the right side of things, because we got to stay focused."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to build streak by beating pesky Hurricanes
Thursday's Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes visit Sabres as both jockey for position (The Sports Xchange) Hurricanes at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Hurricanes at Sabres (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Projected Lineup: Hurricanes at Sabres (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage
Many of the Sabres are enjoying meaningful games in February
'“A lot of guys have been lucky enough to be in the playoffs and it will bring another aspect to our game with the guys that have been there showing us guys that haven’t been there and guys need to dig in and find more to give every single night because I don’t think you’re going to find a hungrier group to make the playoffs than in here.”' … [Read more...] about Many of the Sabres are enjoying meaningful games in February
Rodrigues: Things have 'started to go my way'
'“I’m not gonna lie when I say it’s nice to prove people wrong,” said Rodrigues, reflecting on his journey from the minors to the NHL, “[I] just put my nose to the grindstone and have worked hard from day one and couldn’t be happier right now.”' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues: Things have ‘started to go my way’