Spotty defense, puck management issues cost Sharks in loss to Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks’ young Russian defenseman earns kudos, but he’s not satisfied (San Jose Mercury News) Quinn states Mukhamadullin played like he belongs in NHL vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Bay Area) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s San Jose Coverage
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JJ Peterka scores twice as Sabres beat Sharks 5-2
'“I think (it’s) just a stretch right now where everything goes in,” Peterka said. “I think I’m not playing a different game. I’m shooting as much as I shot before and right now things are just going in.”' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores twice as Sabres beat Sharks 5-2
Peterka scores twice to power Sabres over Sharks
'In the first period, Buffalo's slow starts showed up to hurt them once again. The Sharks scored two goals in three minutes of game time, with goals from defensive defensemen Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Jan Rutta.' … [Read more...] about Peterka scores twice to power Sabres over Sharks
Opinion: The Sabres go into their break dumping the Sharks
'Buffalo got some really bad news in this game as Jack Quinn had to be helped off the ice when his left leg folded under him. Quinn had already missed 32 games with a torn Achilles suffered in June and Don Granato told reporters after the game,' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres go into their break dumping the Sharks
Sabres score 5 straight, rally past Sharks
'"I don't think we ever wavered in our confidence and our energy," Tuch said. "Our style of play, I don't think, really changed. We just tightened up a few areas, made a couple better plays with the puck and we were just a little stronger in puck battles."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 straight, rally past Sharks
Sabres lose Quinn to injury in comeback win over Sharks
'“I don’t think we ever wavered in our confidence and our energy and our style of play I don’t think really changed,” Tuch said. “We just tightened up a few areas, made a couple better plays with the puck, and we were just a little stronger on puck battles. I think that was probably the difference between the first and the second and we kept it rolling into the third. It was … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Quinn to injury in comeback win over Sharks
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks get back in win column with 7-4 rout of Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Notebook: Connor Clifton picks himself up after Anaheim gaffe to have another strong game
'Clifton's ice time went from 15:08 in Anaheim to 19:36 the next night in Los Angeles, and he was plus-2 in the Sabres' 5-3 victory while playing a strong game with partner Ryan Johnson. They'll be together again Saturday afternoon when the Sabres play in San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Connor Clifton picks himself up after Anaheim gaffe to have another strong game
Inside the NHL: Even after big win in LA, it's time for Devon Levi to get regular role in Rochester
'Levi needs to continue to hone his game out of the glare of the NHL spotlight. His numbers are much like several of his Buffalo teammates in that they’re appreciably better on the road.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Even after big win in LA, it’s time for Devon Levi to get regular role in Rochester
Saturday's San Jose Coverage
Sabres take on the Sharks following Peterka’s 2-goal showing (AP) Game Preview: Sharks vs. Sabres (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage
Girgensons day to day, Samuelsson out vs. Sharks due to upper-body injuries
'Girgensons was absent from the Sabres’ practice on Friday, as was defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. Samuelsson is still undergoing evaluations for his own upper-body injury after missing the game against the Kings, but coach Don Granato said the team is hopeful he will be available after the All-Star break.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons day to day, Samuelsson out vs. Sharks due to upper-body injuries
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans: Smart puck play leading to wins (WHEC-TV) Amerks win streak snapped in 4-0 loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Poulter shutout fuels Comets over Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
After roster move by Sabres, goalie Eric Comrie seizing chance in Rochester
'“Sometimes it’s a blessing in disguise,” said Comrie, who has a 4.01 goals-against average and an .863 save percentage in seven games with the Sabres this season. “You learn the most from your hardships, and I think I’ve come down here and really embraced a lot of things and (I’ve been) trying to find that love for the game again and trying to really just enjoy everything I … [Read more...] about After roster move by Sabres, goalie Eric Comrie seizing chance in Rochester
Observations: Quinn, Peterka and Levi all huge as Sabres roar back to crown Kings
'"The mindset after first was great," said winger Jack Quinn. "We actually were happy with the compete. We obviously weren't happy with being down, 3-1, but we thought we competed well and we just wanted to hit the repeat button on that."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Quinn, Peterka and Levi all huge as Sabres roar back to crown Kings
Thursday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings celebrate Anze Kopitar before Sabres rally to spoil the party (Los Angeles Daily News) Kings honor Kopitar’s career milestones in special pregame ceremony (NHL.com) McLellan takes responsibility for Kings’ ongoing struggles (NHL.com) 1/24 Final - Kings 3, Sabres 5 (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage