Where Devils’ playoff hopes stand after heartbreaking loss to Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Devils Fall Short in Buffalo, Lose 5-2 | Game Story (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
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Tage Thompson’s 4-goal night rallies Buffalo Sabres to 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils
'“Kind of get off to a similar start, down two, and it would have been easy to kind of just fold the tent and pack it in,” said Thompson, who is now tied with JJ Peterka for the team lead with 26 goals. “I thought we responded the right way. I think that says a lot about the character in the room and the guys we’ve got here.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s 4-goal night rallies Buffalo Sabres to 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils
Thompson leads comeback win over Devils
'The Sabres scored five straight goals after falling behind 2-0 in the first period for the big comeback win over the Devils Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Thompson leads comeback win over Devils
Opinion: The Sabres used vintage Tage Thompson to beat the Devils
'Once Buffalo got out of the first period, they regrouped and Tage Thompson took over and looked like he did last season when he scored 47 goals. Thompson started the second period by stealing a puck in the neutral zone coming through the left circle and beat Jake Allen over his glove. That got Buffalo on the board just 28 seconds into the period and sent them on their way.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres used vintage Tage Thompson to beat the Devils
Thompson scores 4 goals, Sabres rally past Devils
'“I think if you look at the season as a whole, there’s a lot of games or situations where things didn’t seem to go our way as a group or individuals,” Thompson said. “And, obviously, last [game] (a 6-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday) didn’t go the way we wanted and wasn’t a good enough effort especially at the time of the year we’re at right now.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores 4 goals, Sabres rally past Devils
Thompson's 4 goals lift Sabres over Devils
'“Obviously when one or two start to go in for you, that confidence starts to come back. So, it was nice to have a game like this and get a few and obviously the win is most important. I think that gets everyone in the room feeling good.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s 4 goals lift Sabres over Devils
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Nick Craven one of ‘the most important people we have in Rochester’ (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres notebook: Devon Levi in line to get another start to begin back-to-back
'“I think in Rochester, there’s a big focus on development,” said Levi, who posted a .927 save percentage in 19 games with the Amerks. “I think that’s the reason I was there. [Sabres coach Don Granato] and [Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams] let me know we’re using this as a resource for you to get better and to get games. So that’s what I treated it as, as a resource to … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Devon Levi in line to get another start to begin back-to-back
How Sabres’ Devon Levi seized chance in Rochester, became better goalie
'“Regardless of what level you’re playing, being able to get into a game, as long as you’re playing and getting better, there’s no need to chase the highest level,” the rookie said. … [Read more...] about How Sabres’ Devon Levi seized chance in Rochester, became better goalie
Friday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils visit the Sabres after Hughes’ 2-goal game (AP) Devils Conclude Road Trip in Buffalo | Preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage
Byram fined $5,000 by NHL for hit in Wednesday's loss to Senators
'"I think I was a little surprised," said Byram on Thursday following practice. "I didn’t intend on harming anybody on the ice. I feel like, to be completely honest, it was a routine play. I was just trying to give him a bump going back to the net and box him out a little bit, and I feel like I do that a lot."' … [Read more...] about Byram fined $5,000 by NHL for hit in Wednesday’s loss to Senators
Greenway exits practice early; Jost cleared to play in full
'“We'll evaluate him further in the morning, but he had some aggravation and as a precaution [he left early],” Granato said. “But I do believe he'll be fine for tomorrow. But again, we'll evaluate in the morning. We think it's going to be something that'll resolve, and he'll be able to play.”' … [Read more...] about Greenway exits practice early; Jost cleared to play in full
Mike Harrington: Disgraceful first period showing many of Sabres' warts should be end for Don Granato
'Don Granato is armed with a contract extension that hasn't started. Doesn't even kick in until next season. The owner loves him. General Manager Kevyn Adams loves him. The players say they love him, but they have a funny way of showing it. But there's no way this franchise can move on with Granato next season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Disgraceful first period showing many of Sabres’ warts should be end for Don Granato
Sabres goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff took a 'big step' through ups and downs in WHL
'“He’s given us a chance to win every single night,” Thunderbirds coach Matt O’Dette said. “Arguably, our most valuable player this season. With a younger team, he’s seeing more shots than he normally would, more higher quality chances against, and he’s been up to the task each and every night. He’s done what we’ve asked of him, and you can just see him and his entire game take … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff took a ‘big step’ through ups and downs in WHL
Sabres, UPL struggle early in ugly loss to Senators: ‘We let him down’
'“Simple things we let slip,” said coach Don Granato, whose Sabres allowed five goals in the third period of Thursday’s 8-3 road loss to the Edmonton Oilers. “Simple details, starting with puck battles. We lost battles early. On retrieved pucks, we had body position and lost the battle. Lost some battles to the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, UPL struggle early in ugly loss to Senators: ‘We let him down’