'“We learned a lot yesterday,” said Sabres forward Marcus Johansson. “Especially the character in the group. We didn’t play our best, but we did what we had to do to get back in the game and we accepted that, went out and did it. That showed what we can do and it also showed that when we play the way we want to, it’s a lot more effective.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Learn From Early Season Adversity
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Rodrigues expected to join lineup against Montreal
'"He's stayed active, he's been working hard, and his opportunity now comes tomorrow," Krueger said. "He's excited to get back in the lineup. He's been nothing but supportive to his teammates and to the process."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues expected to join lineup against Montreal
Q&A: Miller on the Sabres' start, watching Roger Federer, and more
'I think it takes time to get confidence and swagger and stuff like that, but I don't think by any means you ever want to go into any game feeling nervous or sitting back. That's never a recipe for success. I think our team has done a good job of that early. We have no reason to be sitting back or anything like that. We can take on any team here, so we've just got to play our … [Read more...] about Q&A: Miller on the Sabres’ start, watching Roger Federer, and more
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Thompson willing to accept the challenge (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres get some responses in tough times, steal a point in OT loss thanks to Ullmark
'In his first start of the season, Ullmark made 40 saves and almost singlehandedly kept his team alive at times. Columbus dominated the shots on goal, 44-18, and the counts were one-sided in all three periods of regulation (14-6, 15-7, 14-5). Ullmark was up to the task.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get some responses in tough times, steal a point in OT loss thanks to Ullmark
Linus Ullmark gets his first call of season in goal for Sabres
'"We feel it's a good spot for Linus to come into," coach Ralph Krueger said. "He's worked hard all through camp and we feel confident about that change. There's no question that he's worked hard in his mind to understand what the National Hockey League means for somebody with his size and how he can use that. With (new goalie coach) Mike Bales working with him, you can see his … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark gets his first call of season in goal for Sabres
The Wraparound: Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Buffalo Sabres 3 (OT)
'The Sabres got even with 1:14 left in regulation while playing 6-on-4 as Victor Olofsson banged home a snapshot off a Rasmus Dahlin pass from the right circle for his third goal of the season. It came with Pierre Luc Dubois in the penalty box for a faceoff violation.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Buffalo Sabres 3 (OT)
Eichel: Sabres intent on providing their fans with a winner
'“It was great to see (the crowd) react they way they did,” concluded Eichel. “The amount of energy that was in the building tonight was tremendous and we felt it on the bench. It’s a special place to play and when we’re playing like that and the crowd is into it (it’s great).”' … [Read more...] about Eichel: Sabres intent on providing their fans with a winner
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 3, OT | Jackets get first win (Columbus Dispatch) Michael Arace | Blue Jackets win wasn’t a must, but 0-3 evokes bad memories (Columbus Dispatch) Sonny Milano gets another shot to crack Blue Jackets’ lineup (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Final: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 3 (OT) (BlueJackets.com) Blue Jackets find their game in win over … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Texier scores in OT, Blue Jackets beat Sabres 4-3
'“After a couple of games where everything went our way, we struggled to find our game, especially in the first period,” coach Ralph Krueger said. “Linus gave us a chance. We still showed character tonight to come back from two down, thanks to Linus buying us some time.”' … [Read more...] about Texier scores in OT, Blue Jackets beat Sabres 4-3
Sabres winger Victor Olofsson is showing why patience pays off
'Spending additional time overseas was likely always going to be the path for Olofsson, of course. Seventh-round picks aren’t expected to make immediate jumps to the NHL. But the wise move the Sabres made was allowing him to improve back home before bringing him over. Playing against men while still a junior-aged player helped, just as it helps many of the top-tier European … [Read more...] about Sabres winger Victor Olofsson is showing why patience pays off
Sabres salvage point in Columbus
'The third period brought back the first period Sabres. Rasmus Dahlin took a questionable penalty call that led to a Nick Foligno goal after a shot from the point pinballed off of quite a few different players before Foligno was able to whack it in the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres salvage point in Columbus
Sabres lay an egg in Columbus, but still get a point
'Linus Ullmark stood on his head making 27 saves in the first two periods and it allowed his team to be tied 2-2. Ullmark made three acrobatic saves on a Columbus power play, especially one on Gus Nyqvist directly in front. It didn’t end there as Ullmark stole a point making 40 saves to get the game to overtime. He is the only reason the Sabres had one point and a chance for … [Read more...] about Sabres lay an egg in Columbus, but still get a point
Sabres fall to Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime for first loss of season
'In the first two games of the season we saw the Sabres completely dominate nearly all game long and out-shoot their opponents by double digits. On Monday, they faced a whole new test with a Columbus team that was just as aggressive with the puck and gave the team some problems early on.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime for first loss of season
Sabres Fall To Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT
'The Blue Jackets tallied two quick goals late in the first period. Oliver Bjorkstrand beat Linus Ullmark. Less than a minute later, Cam Atkinson would light the lamp on the power play to give Columbus the 2-0 lead headed into the first intermission.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT