'43-seconds into the man advantage, Mike Reilly accepted a drop pass from Ennis, and blasted a point shot past Ullmark for the defenseman's first goal of the season. With the goal, Ottawa moved to a perfect 3-for-3 on the powerplay against Buffalo on this Tuesday night. Coming into the contest, the Senators owned the worst powerplay in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall flat on home ice, lose 5-2 to Senators
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Special teams too much for Sabres to overcome
'Penalties once again were the story for the Sabres in their 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center. More specifically, their lack of killing off their penalties helped lead to the loss out of their 10-day break.' … [Read more...] about Special teams too much for Sabres to overcome
Botterill is looking forward to the upcoming stretch of games
'"I think ever since the game against Tampa Bay on New Year's Eve, which was certainly a disappointing game, you look at where we were at the mid-point of that game. I think Ralph is really focused a lot with our group about our short-term goals, and that's great for our internal group,” Botterill said when speaking with the Buffalo media on Tuesday. “From our standpoint, from … [Read more...] about Botterill is looking forward to the upcoming stretch of games
Can the Sabres get back in the playoff race?
'Don’t hold your breath. You probably have a better chance at winning the Super Bowl prop bet about current 49ers coach and former Atlanta offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan blowing another 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl. You can get 100-1 odds on that one. Third place in the Atlantic Division is projected at 102 points while the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference … [Read more...] about Can the Sabres get back in the playoff race?
Ullmark leaves game with injury as Sabres fall to Senators 5-2
'If you watched tonight's game, then you watched a Sabres team coming off a two week hiatus. The team skated sluggish and it seemed to take nearly all game to wake up. They didn't record a single shot until their first power play opportunity of the night nearly nine minutes into the first period. They started the second period off just as slow and at the end of 40 minutes, had … [Read more...] about Ullmark leaves game with injury as Sabres fall to Senators 5-2
Sabres Goalie starts fundraising campaign for SPCA Serving Erie County
'Linus Ullmark has partnered with the online fundraising platform, The Giving Project, to start a fundraising campaign for the SPCA Serving Erie County.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Goalie starts fundraising campaign for SPCA Serving Erie County
Sabres GM speaks as team makes playoff push
'Botterill discussed disgruntled players Zach Bogosian and Evan Rodrigues, both of whom have requested a trade. Botterill also discussed the importance of making the playoffs and how it is important for the young players to experience the pressure of the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM speaks as team makes playoff push
Senators score three power-play goals in win against Sabres
'"It's always painful to watch that kind of situation," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of Ullmark, who will be evaluated Wednesday. "We'll see and we'll work through it with him now."' … [Read more...] about Senators score three power-play goals in win against Sabres
Sabres looking to improve scoring depth before Trade Deadline, GM says
'"We've been very honest from that standpoint," Botterill said. "I think if we can add more to our sort of offensive mix, we're certainly looking for it. I think also when you can add to just our team speed up front, it's another thing you look at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking to improve scoring depth before Trade Deadline, GM says
Ullmark sustains lower-body injury during loss to Senators
'"The first prognosis is we've got a lower-body situation here that will be looked at deeply tomorrow, so we'll give you more on that," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark sustains lower-body injury during loss to Senators
At the Horn: Senators 5 - Sabres 2
'Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel scored Buffalo's goals.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Senators 5 – Sabres 2
Botterill looks ahead to stretch run with deadline less than a month away
'"What Ralph and myself are excited [about] the last couple days is how the group has come back here. Now we've got to obviously go out there and perform that in the game, but I think guys are re-energized, guys are excited."' … [Read more...] about Botterill looks ahead to stretch run with deadline less than a month away
In life and now in death, Jack Eichel is among those motivated by Kobe Bryant
'"I don't know there's been a tragedy quite like this in sports in my memory," Eichel said. "He's 41 years of age, arguably one of the best basketball players of all time. His daughter being 13 and the two of them going to a basketball game, and the other families affected, too. Your thoughts and prayers go to their families."' … [Read more...] about In life and now in death, Jack Eichel is among those motivated by Kobe Bryant
Visit by Senators opens long run at home that will determine Sabres' fate
'The schedule is favorable for Buffalo on this run. The home games are against Ottawa, Montreal, Columbus, Colorado, Detroit, Anaheim, Detroit again, Columbus again and Toronto. The lone road game is Feb. 7 against the New York Rangers. Among those teams, only Columbus and Colorado entered Monday in a playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Visit by Senators opens long run at home that will determine Sabres’ fate
Goalie Linus Ullmark thriving as in new role as Sabres’ starter
'“You don’t really realize how many games you’ve played until you actually stop and you have a break,” said Ullmark, whose Sabres had a bye last week before the NHL All-Star break. “You realize, ‘Oh, shoot, we only have like 30 games left.’ But it doesn’t feel like you played 50 (team) games, because it feels like the other week we were in Sweden.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark thriving as in new role as Sabres’ starter