Archives for 2019

'"The last few games, we had quite a few chances, especially the last couple," Mittelstadt, who has two goals among five points, said. "Shears was out, but I’ve played with him enough that it’s pretty easy to pick up where we left off. It felt good. We’ve done a lot of good things and it was good to see a few go in."' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt centering line that could be ‘x-factor’ for Sabres

'With the Sabres reeling in the second night of a back-to-back, their veteran goalie helped them end the day sitting atop the NHL standings.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton extends shutout streak to bail out Sabres in Los Angeles

'"A lot of motivation," Iafallo, an Eden native, told The Buffalo News hours before he faced the Buffalo Sabres in Staples Center. "All of us in this room are itching to get going and get to winning games. We don’t want last year to ever happen again. A lot of motivation. We’re ready for this year."' … [Read more...] about Eden’s Alex Iafallo aims to accomplish more in third season with Kings

'"Both of the situations, Sobotka and Olofsson, that’s not courage from the other team at all when you’re doing that after the whistle is blown," Krueger said of Ritchie's fine. "I think there’s a lot of respect in the game today and that shows a lack of respect and I’m really happy at least one of the two scenes was dealt with in that way for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Ducks’ Nick Ritchie fined for late hit on Sabres’ Vladimir Sobotka

'The Sabres, though, had another ugly second period in which Hutton was forced to make 17 saves. The Kings (2-5) failed to capitalize when they had a 5-on-3 power play for 1:12. Hutton made 47 saves, his most as a Sabre, for a second consecutive shutout.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Kings 0