'“Tonight was a big win,″ Vesey said. ”I’ve had my chances the last week or two. I”ve just tried to simplify my game. It’s good to get rewarded. Overall, we really liked our compete (level) tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Vesey, Hutton help Sabres hold on to beat Rangers 3-2
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Sabres hang on to beat Rangers 3-2
'The Sabres were able to pad their lead with a slick Jack Eichel pass from the Sabres' blue line to Jimmy Vesey at the other end. Vesey danced through three Rangers before slotting the puck in past Georgiev to give the Sabres a three goal cushion. They needed it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on to beat Rangers 3-2
Sabres take two points from the Blueshirts
'Overall, it was a good effort for the Sabres to allow them to pick up three out of a possible four points in two days. It is not the full four they were looking for, but an effort they can build off of against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take two points from the Blueshirts
Sabres pick up 3-2 road win over Rangers
'One minute and thirteen seconds. That's how long it took for the Sabres to nearly blow a three-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick up 3-2 road win over Rangers
Sabres Earn Big 3-2 Road Win Against Rangers
'The Rangers scored two late goals in just over a minute, but the Sabres would hang on to earn a much needed two points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Earn Big 3-2 Road Win Against Rangers
Vesey has goal, assist in Sabres win against Rangers
'"I think we'd like to play a little tighter there when it's 3-0, but it is what it is," Hutton said. "At this point we've just got to win games and that's what we did tonight."' … [Read more...] about Vesey has goal, assist in Sabres win against Rangers
Sabres turn in strong defensive outing in win over Rangers
'"It was just an unbelievably strong defensive performance by the guys," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "They just really shut down the neutral zone. They're a team that creates a lot through the neutral zone and we were able to neutralize that and that was definitely the centerpiece of the victory today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn in strong defensive outing in win over Rangers
At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Rangers 2
'Zemgus Girgensons, Sam Reinhart and Jimmy Vesey scored for Buffalo to give them a three-goal lead before the Rangers made things interesting right at the end of regulation.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Rangers 2
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks start slowly, end up losing to Crunch (Buffalo News) Prospect C.J. Smith believes he's still in Sabres' plans (Buffalo News) Amerks win streak snapped in 5-2 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Friday's New York Coverage
Top scorers Panarin and Eichel meet in New York-Buffalo matchup (AP) Sabres trying to avoid collapse as they visit Rangers (Field Level Media) Sabres at Rangers preview (NHL.com) Game day: Rangers' Homestand Rolls On vs. Sabres (NYRangers.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres 02.07.20 (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Another day in Sabreland: No excuse to ever lose to Red Wings
'Even if the Sabres would have come back to win Thursday night, it would have felt like a loss.' … [Read more...] about Another day in Sabreland: No excuse to ever lose to Red Wings
The Wraparound: Detroit Red Wings 4, Buffalo Sabres 3 (SO)
'In a season full of lows, the Buffalo Sabres hit what has to rate as the lowest one of all Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Detroit Red Wings 4, Buffalo Sabres 3 (SO)
Sabres suffer awful shootout loss to hapless Red Wings
'The announced crowd of 16,607 inside KeyBank Bank booed the Sabres at every opportunity. How many fans will keep showing up over the next two months?' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer awful shootout loss to hapless Red Wings
Sabres notes: Jonas Johansson looks solid in first NHL start
'The rookie did not make any spectacular stops, but he looked comfortable throughout the night, making 18 saves before Larkin and winger Andreas Athanasiou scored in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jonas Johansson looks solid in first NHL start
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings work late, end long losing streak in shootout over Sabres (Detroit News) Confident Taro Hirose returns to Red Wings lineup (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings get big performance from Dylan Larkin to nip Sabres 4-3 in shootout (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings rookie: 'I think my average heart rate was like 180' (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage