'"It was a good hockey game. Linus made a lot of really, really good saves out there, same with Rinne," Sabres alternate captain Jake McCabe said. "It's one of those things where we didn't capitalize with our chances and that's the way it goes."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 35 saves against Predators in final game before bye week
Archives for January 2020
At the Horn: Sabres 1 - Predators 2
'They will have a prime opportunity to rebound after the break, with nine of their next 10 games at home. The team is 14-6-3 at home so far this season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 1 – Predators 2
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' slide continues with shutout defeat (Buffalo News) Greg Carey scores twice as Phantoms blank Rochester for 5th straight win (Allentown Morning Call) Amerks blanked by Phantoms Amerks.com) Carey Scores His 100th Goal with Lehigh Valley in 4-0 Win (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Linus Ullmark not dwelling on mistakes in starter role for Sabres
'"Every game is a new experience," Ullmark added. "To be able to play all these games has also been about getting experiences. Putting those in your toolbox and having them in your next game, trying to learn something new from all these different situations. No game is the same. ... You can’t take anything from granted in this league, especially as a goalie. If you’re not … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark not dwelling on mistakes in starter role for Sabres
Dads' trip marches on to Nashville for Sabres' matchup with Predators
'"It’s always a special treat for the players, I think, to have their home life with them for a few days," Krueger said. "There are so many memories there I’m sure between the fathers and the sons of how the player got here, why he’s here in the first place, and the fathers and mothers are always the biggest part of that. It’s good to have half of that leadership team here, and … [Read more...] about Dads’ trip marches on to Nashville for Sabres’ matchup with Predators
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Predators vs. Sabres: How to watch, stream Saturday's game (Nashville Tennesean) Nashville faces Buffalo on 3-game home skid (AP) Hynes' Predators ready for Sabres (Field Level Media) Sabres at Predators preview (NHL.com) How to Watch, Live Stream Sabres vs. Preds (NashvillePredators.com) Projected Lineup: Sabres vs. Predators (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage
Sabres' fathers enjoying their time with their sons
'“He knows when I’m looking for something or when I’m struggling a little bit, and maybe there’s been three or four instances this year when he’s pipped up and said something or went out of his way to watch a game or two and I’ll look out for his advice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ fathers enjoying their time with their sons
Sabres dads enjoying time with team on the road
'"Being around all these dads, the support, it's nice to see," Jack Eichel's dad Bob said. "It's so accommodating. We went to the Dallas Cowboys training facility yesterday. It's wonderful. And of course, all the food we get to eat. It's been great."' … [Read more...] about Sabres dads enjoying time with team on the road
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
UPL makes debut for Amerks, who lose in shootout (Buffalo News) Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukonen starts slowly in return to AHL (Buffalo News) Amerks force overtime, but fall in shootout to Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters end skid with thrilling 4-3 shootout win over Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres cap 'evening of learning' by holding off experienced Stars
'"It was a big night for us as far as really feeling the game we need to play against the top teams in the NHL," Krueger said. "We have so much respect for Dallas and what they’ve been doing. Watching them has been a real treat for us coaches in how strong they’ve been playing and what a good team they are and how we were able to beat them at their own game tonight for the … [Read more...] about Sabres cap ‘evening of learning’ by holding off experienced Stars
Sabres' Curtis Lazar proving 'haters' wrong in bid for full-time NHL role
'"He brings some grit," Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said of Lazar. "He’s been really good on faceoffs for us, something we’ve struggled at this year. He just plays a simple game. Definitely has some confidence right now. He’s making some plays, he’s taking the puck to the net, being hard and you can always use more of that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Curtis Lazar proving ‘haters’ wrong in bid for full-time NHL role
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Dallas Stars 1
'The Sabres (22-19-7) have won five of their last seven and have one game remaining until the All-Star break. The goal was Dahlin's first since Dec. 14, and Buffalo improved to 18-1 when leading after two periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Dallas Stars 1
Friday's Dallas Coverage
Miro Heiskanen sustains upper body injury in loss to Buffalo, listed as ‘day to day’ (Dallas Morning News) Stephen Johns could return to the Stars as soon as this week (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 'We're flirting with fire': Stars run out of rallies in loss to Sabres (DallasStars.com) Heiskanen hurt in Stars' loss to Sabres, listed as day-to-day … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dallas Coverage
Dahlin breaks tie, Ullmark helps Sabres beat Stars 4-1
'“Give Buffalo credit,” Dallas interim coach Rick Bowness said. ”(Ullmark) played another great game against us. They were clogging up the neutral zone very well.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin breaks tie, Ullmark helps Sabres beat Stars 4-1
Sabres defeat the Stars, 4-1
'The Sabres stood pat against an unforgiving Stars attack in the third, and ended up only giving up five shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat the Stars, 4-1