'“Oh my gosh it’s incredible,” teammate Anders Bjork said. “He’s done just an amazing job. You have to tip your hat to that guy. He came in here and did his job so well and we’re all so proud of him and excited for him. I think he’ll keep going and if we need him to he’ll keep doing this. He’s got such a positive energy about him. It’s extremely impressive to be a goalie and … [Read more...] about Houser stands tall in shootout, Sabres top Islanders 4-3
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Houser, ECHL goalie, wins second straight for Sabres against Islanders
'"In my career I've usually played better on the second part of a back to back, just, you know, feeling that first game and then kind of using it," Houser said. "I know they say momentum doesn't carry over game to game, but the way that you feel in net could, I think, at least. So I felt way more comfortable early and I felt like that was mostly due to playing [Monday] night, … [Read more...] about Houser, ECHL goalie, wins second straight for Sabres against Islanders
'The legend grows' | Houser makes 45 saves in SO win over Isles
'Houser, just 24 hours removed from an NHL debut that captured the imagination of the hockey world, made 45 saves and then stopped all three shots in the shootout to earn a 4-3 victory.' … [Read more...] about ‘The legend grows’ | Houser makes 45 saves in SO win over Isles
At The Final Horn: Islanders 3 - Sabres 4 (SO)
'Anders Bjork scored twice and potted the deciding goal in the shootout for the Sabres as Buffalo erased a 3-1 deficit to win. Cody Eakin also scored for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Islanders 3 – Sabres 4 (SO)
Sabres sign Lekkas to 1-year contract
'This season, Lekkas has posted a 7-2-2 record with a .914 save percentage and 2.15 goals-against average for the Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL. He then joined the Rochester Americans (AHL) where he has appeared in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Lekkas to 1-year contract