'“Just stay with it,” Ruff said. “Keep playing the game the right way. The chances came. I thought we did a great job of maintaining how we were playing. We didn’t do anything crazy. You’ve got to be comfortable in that uncomfortable situation, and I thought, tonight, we were.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t do anything crazy’: Sabres use steady third period to top Detroit 4-2
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Sabres goalie Colten Ellis earns first NHL start, will face Detroit Red Wings
'“It’s more playing in the NHL, and you’re going through different scenarios,” Ellis said Wednesday morning. “I was kind of all over the place a little bit, but I always envisioned myself playing at some point and I’m just happy the moment’s finally here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Colten Ellis earns first NHL start, will face Detroit Red Wings
Sabres-Leafs start times changed to lessen conflict with Blue Jays' World Series games
'The Sabres-Leafs game Friday night in KeyBank Center has been moved back a half-hour, from 7:30 p.m. to 7, and the big shift comes with Saturday's rematch in Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. That one has been pushed back two hours, from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Leafs start times changed to lessen conflict with Blue Jays’ World Series games
Goalie Colten Ellis dazzles in NHL debut, backstops Sabres to win
'Ellis, 25, stopped the first shot Detroit pumped on him 6:59 into the contest, a 27-foot wrister from old friend Jacob Bernard-Docker, and looked sharp throughout the Sabres’ 4-2 victory that ended Detroit’s five-game win streak.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Colten Ellis dazzles in NHL debut, backstops Sabres to win
Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich knew he had to change; Buffalo makes roster move
'“It wasn’t my game I used to play, so I had to change something,” Kulich told the Times Herald prior to Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich knew he had to change; Buffalo makes roster move
Alex Lyon on leaving Detroit Red Wings, his new tea & his 'problem child' cake-loving lab
'"I really like Detroit," Lyon said after the morning skate. "I was open to coming back But I think they were looking for another guy and that's the reality of life. I was considering it actually probably longer than you would imagine. And then things happen in life and decisions arise. It worked out with Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon on leaving Detroit Red Wings, his new tea & his ‘problem child’ cake-loving lab
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings' win streak ends at five in 4-2 loss in Buffalo (Detroit News) Alex DeBrincat revels in Red Wings' success, isn't sweating lack of goals (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings outworked by Buffalo Sabres, 4-2, to end 5-game winning streak (Detroit Free Press) Alex Lyon on leaving Detroit Red Wings, his new tea & his 'problem child' cake-loving lab (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Making history in the crease: Buffalo Sabres’ Colten Ellis becomes first Cape Breton-born goaltender to play, earn a victory in the NHL
'Ellis is the eighth Nova Scotia-born goalie in NHL history and the ninth netminder in Sabres history to record a victory in his NHL debut.' … [Read more...] about Making history in the crease: Buffalo Sabres’ Colten Ellis becomes first Cape Breton-born goaltender to play, earn a victory in the NHL
Colten Ellis stops 27 shots in NHL debut as Sabres beat Red Wings 4-2
'Claimed off waivers from St. Lous earlier this month, Ellis stopped two breakaways and withstood a flurry of shots after Detroit pulled goalie John Gibson with about three minutes left.' … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis stops 27 shots in NHL debut as Sabres beat Red Wings 4-2
Maple Leafs, Raptors adjust game times to avoid conflict with Blue Jays in World Series
'The Raptors’ home opener against Milwaukee on Friday was moved from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the Maple Leafs’ game against Buffalo on Saturday was moved from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Raptors adjust game times to avoid conflict with Blue Jays in World Series
Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets major injury update as Buffalo awaits return of starting goalie
'Officially, Luukkonen remains on Injured Reserve while on the conditioning stint. He has two weeks in which he can suit up and practice for the Rochester Americans before the Sabres then have to reinstate him from IR.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets major injury update as Buffalo awaits return of starting goalie
Maple Leafs, Raptors, Sabres change game times to limit World Series overlap with Blue Jays
'That includes the Raptors' home opener and multiple NHL games getting altered to make everything line up just right.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Raptors, Sabres change game times to limit World Series overlap with Blue Jays
Ellis shines in Sabres debut to lead victory
'Colten Ellis made 26 saves in his first career NHL start, helping lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.' Sports Elli … [Read more...] about Ellis shines in Sabres debut to lead victory
Ellis gets his first NHL win in his first NHL game over Detroit
'Ellis found out Tuesday morning that he was starting which allowed him to get an estimated 30 family members to the game. His mother was being shown on TNT many times and she was extremely nervous as her son made save after save.' … [Read more...] about Ellis gets his first NHL win in his first NHL game over Detroit
NHL moves up start times for Sabres' weekend home-and-home with Maple Leafs
'With Games 1 and 2 of the World Series set to be played at Rogers Centre in Toronto this Friday and Saturday, the NHL has announced earlier start times for both Sabres-Maple Leafs matchups on the same days.' … [Read more...] about NHL moves up start times for Sabres’ weekend home-and-home with Maple Leafs