'In both games the Sabres got behind by two goals to the best team in the NHL at protecting leads and still won both games.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Houser and Bjork are the heroes as the Sabres beat the Islanders in a shootout.
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Opinion: Three observations: Sabres battle back again to take out Islanders in a shootout
'Reinhart is on a bit of a hot streak of his own, scoring 13 goals and 19 points across 19 games since being shifted to center.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres battle back again to take out Islanders in a shootout
Ullmark could still see action in Pittsburgh
'Granato said as of now, Ullmark isn’t at full range, but the hope is he gets there by the weekend.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark could still see action in Pittsburgh
Granato: It has felt 'extremely natural' to be head coach of Sabres
'Granato's 25-game record as the interim head coach may not look all that impressive, but the team has responded well to the tutelage in that time, with a number of players turning their games around and producing despite the season being a lost cause. Players like Casey Mittelstadt, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Asplund, Anders Bjork, Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju have all shown … [Read more...] about Granato: It has felt ‘extremely natural’ to be head coach of Sabres
Houser shines with 45 saves as Sabres top Islanders 4-3 in shootout
'As Houser turned away the final shootout attempt, he let out an audible scream that could be heard from the press box. His teammates immediately swarmed the 28-year-old goaltender who was playing in the ECHL last season. With his win on Tuesday, Houser is now 2-0 in his NHL career with a .940 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Houser shines with 45 saves as Sabres top Islanders 4-3 in shootout
Houser stands tall in shootout, Sabres top Islanders 4-3
'“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
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
Tuesday's New York Coverage (Part II)
Buffalo hosts New York after Reinhart’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage (Part II)
Michael Houser's 'special night' following difficult road ends with a Sabres win
'“It’s so exciting,” said Houser, who planned to call Monica and his father, Bill, immediately after his postgame news conference. “I’ve worked my whole life for this. For it to happen and just to play a game is really special.”' … [Read more...] about Michael Houser’s ‘special night’ following difficult road ends with a Sabres win
The Wraparound: Sam Reinhart helps Sabres rally from 2-goal deficit in win
'Tage Thompson cut the deficit to 2-1 with his power-play shot in the second period to snap the Sabres’ skid on the man advantage. Asplund tied the score with 8:35 remaining on a loose puck in front of the net. Reinhart then tipped a point shot by Rasmus Ristolainen in for the 3-2 lead, and he added his second of the game on an empty-netter for his 25th of the season, which … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sam Reinhart helps Sabres rally from 2-goal deficit in win
Sabres Notebook: Linus Ullmark rejoins team for first time since injury
'However, Ullmark felt well enough to take shots from teammates and received medical clearance to rejoin the team. The Sabres will monitor Ullmark’s health to determine if he can be an option before the season ends with a game Saturday in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Linus Ullmark rejoins team for first time since injury
Sabres goalie Michael Houser shines in NHL debut: ‘A very special night’
'In a dreadful year in which the Sabres could finish dead last again, Houser’s first big league start created a feel-good story that provided some excitement and intrigue to a meaningless late-season game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Michael Houser shines in NHL debut: ‘A very special night’