'Marcus Johansson and Jeff Skinner scored, and Ullmark made 40 saves in his first start of the season for Buffalo (2-0-1), which was trying to start 3-0-0 for the first time since 2008-09.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets defeat Sabres in OT for first victory of season
Archives for 2019
Sabres battle through adversity to earn road point in Columbus
'"We let them do their thing and got away from our game a little bit," Johansson said. "It cost us, but I think we showed a lot of character to come back into this game. Even if it didn't end the way we wanted it to, we got one point out of it and I think that was big."' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle through adversity to earn road point in Columbus
At The Horn: Sabres 3 - Blue Jackets 4 (OT)
'But Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno forced a turnover in overtime and fed forward Alexandre Texier for the game-winning goal with 2:52 left in the extra period to give Columbus the 4-3 victory at Nationwide Arena.' … [Read more...] about At The Horn: Sabres 3 – Blue Jackets 4 (OT)
Sam Reinhart in the thick of the action in Sabres' fast start
'"If we're playing the way we're capable in our system, the points are going to come regardless," Reinhart said Sunday after off-ice workouts in KeyBank Center. "I'm just trying to keep playing that same way, really the way everyone has played early on. Those wins will come and those points will come."' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart in the thick of the action in Sabres’ fast start
Veteran Kyle Okposo thriving on Sabres’ ‘fourth line’
'Okposo said: “(Girgensons and Larsson) open up a lot of space for me. They’re good with the puck, too. So I just think we’re trying to play the system and we’re reading off each other pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Veteran Kyle Okposo thriving on Sabres’ ‘fourth line’
Monday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets face gut check against Buffalo Sabres in game 3 (Columbus Dispatch) Columbus Blue Jackets host the Buffalo Sabres (AP) Sabres go for three straight as Blue Jackets seek first win (Field Level Media) Sabres at Blue Jackets preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets welcome Sabres to Nationwide Arena (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres' Krueger says he does not number lines
'When asked who his first line was, Krueger said, “There is no first line. It’s quite clear that Jack is our captain on the ice and our captain in regards to creating offense or running the power play, but my brain doesn’t really work that way trying to make sure that everybody understands that they’re important."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Krueger says he does not number lines
Sabres have received contributions from throughout lineup in opening wins
'Krueger leaned heavily on Larsson and Girgensons when the Sabres were looking to close their victory over the Penguins last Thursday. The two forwards played 11 and 10 shifts in the third period, respectively, and played key roles on three penalty kills.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have received contributions from throughout lineup in opening wins
Jack Eichel joins circle of Sabres captains, delivers signature performance in win
'"I think we wanted to come out and show the fans what it’s going to be like this year and the type of product we want to put on the ice," Eichel said. "Get them excited for the season, and I think we did a pretty good job of that tonight. It’s all about consistency in this league. We just want to keep doing it every night and make this a hard place to try to come in and … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel joins circle of Sabres captains, delivers signature performance in win
Everything old and new was golden for Sabres in home opener
'Old sure met new Saturday night. It was 5-1 through two periods and this baby was history. The Sabres had three power-play goals. They have 10 goals and 77 shots on goal while starting 2-0 for the first time since 2013. This isn't the French Connection or the Scary Goods but there were times they made you wonder.' … [Read more...] about Everything old and new was golden for Sabres in home opener
The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Devils 2
'The Sabres went almost four months last season without winning consecutive games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Devils 2
Former Sabres Stu Barnes, Gerry Meehan see bright future for NHL in Seattle
'"They have a long history there with the Thunderbirds and the Everett Silvertips just north of there," Barnes, who was hired as a pro scout by Seattle's expansion team last month, said. "It’s a good hockey state. Not one that probably pops to mind when you talk about hockey nationwide, but it is. There’s an interest there. They love their Seahawks, love their sports teams. I … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Stu Barnes, Gerry Meehan see bright future for NHL in Seattle
Sabres honor past captains, annihilate Devils before raucous crowd
'But on Saturday, it rocked from the moment Jeanneret walked on the ice until the final buzzer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor past captains, annihilate Devils before raucous crowd
Sabres at 50: Danny Gare stole spotlight from Rick Martin to reach 50 goals
'“Those guys are like iconic to me,” Gare said. “To be named amongst them in the 50-goal club, you’re grateful.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Danny Gare stole spotlight from Rick Martin to reach 50 goals
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils blitzed by Sabres in ugly road loss (Newark Star Ledger) Why have Devils stumbled out of gate to start 2019-20? ’We’re playing like we want to have an easy game’ (Newark Star Ledger) NJ Devils routed by Sabres in ugly 7-2 loss (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: Sabres 7, Devils 2 (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News) Photo gallery 2 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage