'Ruff delivered a stern reminder during the first intermission, and his players responded with the type of effort that was missing earlier this season. Tage Thompson sparked a three-goal second period for the Sabres, and he added two goals to complete the hat trick as they pulled away for a 6-3 win against the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound from rocky start to help UPL win in his return to the crease: Takeaways
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Lindy Ruff on Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal: 'Incredible feat'
'"Incredible feat," Ruff said late Sunday afternoon while speaking to reporters prior to the game. "The number of goals, the run he's been on this year is an incredible run. So congrats to him. What an incredible accomplishment to pass."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff on Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal: ‘Incredible feat’
Mike Harrington: James Reimer's play is another unlikely scenario in bizarre Sabres season
'Good for Reimer, not so great for the organization given UPL’s long-term contract.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: James Reimer’s play is another unlikely scenario in bizarre Sabres season
Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores hat trick in win over Bruins, aims for 50 goals
'Is it likely he will become the first Sabres player to score 50 goals in 32 years? No, but the prestigious mark is certainly within reach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores hat trick in win over Bruins, aims for 50 goals
Following comeback win over Bruins, hope springs eternal for Sabres
'Following a 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday, Buffalo has won four games in a row and seven of its last eight. Its home record since Jan. 1 is now 14-4. While it hasn't been perfect, the Sabres' performance over the past few months has been enough to provide fans with hope with another offseason around the corner.' … [Read more...] about Following comeback win over Bruins, hope springs eternal for Sabres
Monday's Boston Coverage
Bruins jump out to early two-goal lead, then fall flat in loss to Sabres (Boston Globe) David Pastrnak congratulates Alex Ovechkin after the Capitals star breaks NHL goal record (Boston Globe) Bruins get back to losing ways, drop 6-3 decision in Buffalo (Boston Herald) Tage Thompson fuels Sabres’ comeback win vs. Bruins (Springfield Republican) Bruins center laments … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage
Tage Thompson has hat trick, Sabres beat Bruins 6-3 for 4th win in a row
'Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin each had a goal and an assist. Peyton Krebs and Bowen Byram each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 18 saves.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson has hat trick, Sabres beat Bruins 6-3 for 4th win in a row
Thompson hat trick leads Sabres over Bruins
'The Sabres came back from two goals down, to double up the Bruins for a 6-3 win Sunday night. Tage Thompson lead the way with a hat trick, while Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch both scored a goal and assist in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Thompson hat trick leads Sabres over Bruins
Thompson's hat trick pushes the Sabres past the Bruins
'Lindy Ruff got things corrected and for the last 40 minutes Buffalo outscored Boston 6-1 and won 6-3.' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s hat trick pushes the Sabres past the Bruins
Thompson scores hat trick, Sabres surge past Bruins
'“I think we knew if we just played the right way, the goals would come for us,” Thompson said. “I think we know, we’ve proven to ourselves we can score. So I think it’s just not getting bored playing the right way when you don’t see results right away. I think, yeah, I like the commitment to battling and finding a way to gut out a win tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores hat trick, Sabres surge past Bruins
Thompson bests Boston with another hat trick, continues aiming higher
'“That’s definitely something I try to do: hold onto pucks and use my size and my strength to create offense and find open guys, or create space for myself to get a shot,” he said. “Some games you feel pretty good, and I feel like I’ve been generating quite a bit of chances recently, and sometimes when you’re playing like that you just get some confidence.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson bests Boston with another hat trick, continues aiming higher
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Bruins at Sabres preview: Losing streak finally snapped, Boston heads to Buffalo (Boston Globe) Boston visits Buffalo after Pastrnak’s hat trick (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Tage Thompson's 40th goal a reminder that offense isn't a problem for Sabres: Takeaways
'The Lightning were 18-6-2 in their previous 26 games and 35-1-1 when leading at the second intermission. The Sabres showed what they can accomplish as a team when they commit to the smart, disciplined approach that coach Lindy Ruff has been pushing them to adopt since the season began in October.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s 40th goal a reminder that offense isn’t a problem for Sabres: Takeaways
Inside the NHL: Bruins finally took the step back but Sabres didn't capitalize on it
'The Bruins fired coach Jim Montgomery in November and he was immediately swooped up by St. Louis, where he entered the weekend on an 11-game win streak. Montgomery didn’t make a mess of contract negotiations with goaltender Jeremy Swayman. That was the fault of Sweeney and team president Cam Neely. Interim coach Joe Sacco hasn’t gotten the job done and it seems like the Bruins … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Bruins finally took the step back but Sabres didn’t capitalize on it
Sabres keep improving, beat Lightning to extend win streak; Tage Thompson hits 40-goal mark
'Over the final weeks of a disappointing season in which they will add to their NHL-record playoff drought, the Sabres have quietly been establishing an identity, showcasing a more consistent and sturdier style while defeating some heavyweight opponents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep improving, beat Lightning to extend win streak; Tage Thompson hits 40-goal mark