'The Sabres bided their time and kept pushing until Okposo broke through on a short-side shot from the left circle that beat goalie Semyon Varlamov with 6:29 left in the third period, and Jeff Skinner added an empty-netter to lift Buffalo to a 2-0 win.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Patience pays off for Sabres with Kyle Okposo’s game-winner vs. Isles
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With Tage Thompson injured, Sabres recall prospect Lukas Rousek
'The Sabres are also missing wingers Jordan Greenway, who has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, and Vinnie Hinostroza, who has been away from the team for personal reasons.' … [Read more...] about With Tage Thompson injured, Sabres recall prospect Lukas Rousek
Sunday's New York Coverage
Islanders fail to strengthen playoff hopes in lackluster loss to Sabres (New York Post) Islanders’ Zach Parise following dad’s footsteps in the twilight of his career (New York Post) Islanders’ Samuel Bolduc sees limited time in turnover-plagued outing (New York Post) Another lame Isles effort results in shutout loss to Sabres (Newsday) It took a while, but Hudson Fasching … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Okposo scores, Comrie gets shutout as Sabres beat Islanders
'“It was a very mature game, I thought from us,” Okposo said. “We played the game that needed to be played today and we didn’t get frustrated. We just continued to play our game. We didn’t get sucked into trying to make too many plays or taking things that weren’t there. That’s obviously a very frustrating team to play against, they know how to win, they know how to lock it … [Read more...] about Okposo scores, Comrie gets shutout as Sabres beat Islanders
Comrie earns shut out in Sabres 2-0 win
'Early in the third, Noah Dobson headed to the penalty box for hooking but once again the Sabres could not take advantage with the extra man. With 6:29 remaining in regulation the Sabres would finally break through as Kyle Okposo would slam home a deflection in front giving the Sabres the 1-0.' … [Read more...] about Comrie earns shut out in Sabres 2-0 win
Opinion: The Sabres played a complete game on Saturday with all phases of the game playing well
'If you want to talk about mentally tough, how about Eric Comrie? He gave up 10 goals to the Dallas Stars and then got injured. In his first game back, he pitched a 26-save shutout for his first as a Sabre and the second of his career.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres played a complete game on Saturday with all phases of the game playing well
Comrie's second career shutout, late goal from Okposo gives Sabres massive win over Islanders
'Obviously when you talk about shutout's you have to start with the goaltending. And tonight's performance by Eric Comrie was arguably the best he's put in as a member of the Sabres. In total he's credited with 26 saves and it marks his second career shutout.' … [Read more...] about Comrie’s second career shutout, late goal from Okposo gives Sabres massive win over Islanders
Okposo scores in 3rd, Sabres shut out Islanders
'"If you start thinking about where you're at in the standings and playing, you're not going to play well," said Okposo, the Buffalo captain. "There's going to be too much anxiety. You're not going to make the plays that you normally do. You have to stay in the moment and trust that the process will take care of itself. Because if you do all the right things, [more] likely than … [Read more...] about Okposo scores in 3rd, Sabres shut out Islanders
Postgame Report | Comrie posts shutout as Sabres defeat Islanders
'"I just told everybody to stay present," Okposo said. "There's been some emphasis put on that, put on the playoffs, put on results. I just think it cost us to get a little bit too emotional over the past three weeks to a month and I think our game suffered a little bit because of that."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Comrie posts shutout as Sabres defeat Islanders
Sabres recall Rousek from Rochester
'Rousek, 23, ranks second on the Amerks with 48 points (15+33) in 61 games this season. He tallied four goals and five assists during a five-game point streak earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Rousek from Rochester
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Houser posts shutout in 1-0 shootout win over Comets (Amerks.com) Comets gain point in shootout loss to Americans 1-0 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage