'Olofsson had six goals and eight assists for 14 points in 14 games. Olofsson did not record a point in his final four games of December. Montreal’s Nick Suzuki had a goal and nine assists for 10 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Olofsson is NHL’s Rookie of the Month for December
Archives for January 3, 2020
Sabres break four-game skid in 3-2 OT win over Edmonton Oilers
'Along with the two aforementioned lines, the combination of Jimmy Vesey, Marcus Johansson, and Conor Sheary is also doing great things. All three of them are responsible in their own end and none of them are an offensive liability compared to the other two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres break four-game skid in 3-2 OT win over Edmonton Oilers
Eichel Scores Game Winner, Sabres Snaps Losing Streak
'Buffalo trailed 2-0 after seven minutes of play, but less than two minutes after the Oilers scored their second goal, Curtis Lazar tallied his third goal of the season to put Buffalo on the board.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Scores Game Winner, Sabres Snaps Losing Streak
Eichel scores on OT penalty shot to lift Sabres past Oilers
'"I think we just stuck with the game plan," said Buffalo forward Curtis Lazar, who scored in the first period. "You never want to get down two goals at home but we rallied. As a team we're trying to make a push. It's that time of year, and tonight was a good start."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores on OT penalty shot to lift Sabres past Oilers
Eichel's scores on OT penalty shot to complete comeback vs. Oilers
'"Thank God it's him taking it," added Reinhart. "You just kind of sit back and watch him do his thing. It was a good play on him to get the breakaway from behind our net so that was a big one for us."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s scores on OT penalty shot to complete comeback vs. Oilers
At the Horn: Oilers 2 - Sabres 3 (OT)
'The Sabres captain now holds the franchise record for most overtime goals with seven. According to the NHL Public Relations Department, Eichel is the first player in franchise history to score on a penalty shot in overtime.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Oilers 2 – Sabres 3 (OT)
Sabres improve forward depth with addition of Frolik
'"We were trying to add to our forward group here and with Michael we like his even-strength play," Botterill said. "We think he's a very strong 5-on-5 player. He's also a player that has championship pedigree. He's been in the playoffs before, won a Stanley Cup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres improve forward depth with addition of Frolik
Olofsson named Rookie of the Month for December
'Olofsson led league rookies in goals (6), points (14), game-winning goals (2), and average ice time (20:31) in 14 games in December. It's the highest point total by a Sabres rookie in a calendar month since Tyler Myers tallied 14 points in March of his Calder Trophy winning 2009-10 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson named Rookie of the Month for December
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top 10 takeaways from December (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage