'"Sucks to lose, but we've got to think forward, we've got a seven game homestand and we've got to bring the pace, bring the tempo and bring our greatest effort into those games, those are big games going forward."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Stars
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5 Observations: Sabres offense sputters in 1-0 loss to Stars
'I feel like this next sentence deserves to be capitalized. THE SABRES HAVE ONE POWER PLAY GOAL ON THEIR LAST 25 ATTEMPTS. I'll save you the mental math -- that's an atrocious 4%. They only had one opportunity against the Stars but once again they didn't generate any chances or pressure. In a low-scoring game it would've been nice to see the power play step up and contribute … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres offense sputters in 1-0 loss to Stars
Bishop makes 30 saves, Stars shut out Sabres
'Marco Scandella appeared to tie it 1-1 at 4:28 of the third period on a shot from the left point, but it was ruled no goal because of goalie interference on Nathan Beaulieu. Sabres coach Phil Housley challenged the play, but the call was upheld after a video review.' … [Read more...] about Bishop makes 30 saves, Stars shut out Sabres
Sabres have lone goal waved off in loss to Stars
'Bishop improved his lifetime record against Buffalo to 11-0-1. In stopping all 29 shots he faced on Wednesday, he now has two shutouts against them as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have lone goal waved off in loss to Stars
Wednesday's Dallas Coverage
Oleksiak set for 2nd Dallas debut as Stars host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Stars preview (NHL.com) How to watch Stars vs. Sabres: Live stream, game time, TV channel (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dallas Coverage
Conor Sheary scores go-ahead goal, Sabres hold on for 'character win'
'The Sabres, now 25-18-6, also matched their win total from all of last season. But their performance against Columbus, from start to finish, better illustrates how far they have come.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary scores go-ahead goal, Sabres hold on for ‘character win’
Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Lawrence Pilut a healthy scratch again
'"Lawrence’s game has been pretty solid for us," Housley said following the morning skate. "He’s had some games where he’s made mistakes. That’s going to be part of his development, learning from those things. He’s going to get another opportunity. Tonight we’re going to go with the six guys who give us a chance to win. I think Lawrence has done a terrific job just getting … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Lawrence Pilut a healthy scratch again
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 4
'Conor Sheary scored 2:12 into the third period – only his second goal in 29 games – to break a 4-4 tie. That occurred after Columbus (28-18-3) scored two goals in the final 3:08 of the second period to erase the Sabres' two-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 4
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 4: Sloppy play dooms Jackets (Columbus Dispatch) Decisions on Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky loom over team (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets’ Artemi Panarin should come clean, say he wants out (Columbus Dispatch) Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 4: Five takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Final: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 4 (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Sheary scores in 3rd to lift Sabres over Blue Jackets 5-4
'“I just thought it was a reboot,” he said, “We talked about it the first day back on Sunday, just getting back to what has made us successful, going back to training camp and our thought process through that. I think for the most part we did a really good job.”' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores in 3rd to lift Sabres over Blue Jackets 5-4
Sabres come back from the break with a 5-4 win in Columbus
'The Sabres went back on top 2:12 into the final period when Sheary put home a Rodrigues rebound for the 5-4 lead. Sheary, who added an assist earlier in the evening, punctuated a solid night with what turned out to be the eventual game-winning goal. Rasmus Dahlin added two assists, his sixth multi-point game of the season. Dahlin joins Phil Housley and Bobby Orr as the only … [Read more...] about Sabres come back from the break with a 5-4 win in Columbus
The Sabres score a huge victory in Columbus
'I thought the final three minutes were very good. Hutton was called on to make a few good saves while it was 6-on-5, but I thought they locked it down despite many tired players that had to stay on due to icing calls. John Tortorella did Buffalo a favor by calling time out allowing the Sabres stuck on the ice to rest and regroup.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres score a huge victory in Columbus
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
'"I thought we had a good response. Obviously giving up two quick goals on the road is tough. We came into the [second> intermission and regrouped a little bit and got off to a good start in the third. Sheary got a big goal for us and we were able to shut it down from there."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
If the Sabres get back into a playoff spot, who could be out in their place?
'Sadly, the Sabres are in the East and, more problematically, the Atlantic Division. Tampa Bay is on another level, but the Sabres are now eight points back of the Toronto Maple Leafs, seven off of the Montreal Canadiens and five back of the Boston Bruins. In addition, Buffalo is four points off of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the holders of the final wild card.' … [Read more...] about If the Sabres get back into a playoff spot, who could be out in their place?
5 Observations: Sabres return from break with win, top Blue Jackets 5-4
'After a long break this was a game the Sabres needed and they found a way to win. If nothing else, starting off the unofficial second half of the season with a win should be a big morale boost for a team that needs to go on a run.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres return from break with win, top Blue Jackets 5-4