'The Sabres outshot the Rangers in the game, 40-22, including 15-5 in the first period. But they were stymied time after time by Lundqvist, a little more than 24 hours after pouring in nine goals against Ottawa in their biggest offensive output in more than 10 years.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Rangers 3, Sabres 1
Buffalo News
Pominville's Population revels in Sabres' big day
'The crowd of 17,881 roared at every mention of Pominville, from the seven-minute ceremony to the announcement of his name in the starting lineup and all the way until he was called back to the ice as the game's First Star after the final buzzer.' … [Read more...] about Pominville’s Population revels in Sabres’ big day
Sabres Notebook: Top line stays red-hot, Dahlin leaves after taking puck to the foot
'Pominville is on a seven-game point streak, his longest since 2014, and has six goals in the last five games. Eichel has seven assists in the last four games. Skinner has nine points in the last five games, including four goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Top line stays red-hot, Dahlin leaves after taking puck to the foot
The Wraparound: Sabres 9, Senators 2
'Fifteen Sabres had at least one point in the game as Buffalo outshot Ottawa, 41-29 — including 21-9 during a four-goal second period. Linus Ullmark had an easy outing in net, making 27 saves to win his home debut for this season and improve to 3-0-1.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 9, Senators 2
Inside the NHL: Sabres would be a natural for Stockholm games next season
'Certainly the mention of Stockholm would seem to put the Sabres squarely on the radar for a trip to the other side of the Atlantic. The Sabres, of course, are full of Swedes with the drafting of Rasmus Dahlin and the addition of Patrik Berglund to a roster that already includes former Swedish World Juniors captain Johan Larsson and goalie Linus Ullmark. And by next year, the … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres would be a natural for Stockholm games next season
Eichel's goals are to keep shooting, start scoring
'"I've had a lot of chances," Eichel said after practice Friday in KeyBank Center. "I'm getting to the net right now and earlier in the year I wasn't getting there as much. It's a good sign that's happening but obviously you want them to start going in. That's part of my job. I have to start scoring some goals. It's good to create them but I've got to start putting more in the … [Read more...] about Eichel’s goals are to keep shooting, start scoring
Sabres Notebook: Pregame ceremony will honor Pominville's 1,000th
'Prior to the 2 p.m. rematch against the Senators, the team will be handing out 12,000 "Pominville: Population 1,000" placards to fans to mark the event. It will also offer 40 percent off Pominville merchandise in the Sabres Store or arena souvenir stands.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pregame ceremony will honor Pominville’s 1,000th
One super period not enough for Sabres on Pominville's big night
'"That third period I mean, man, we were going," said Pominville. "We were on our toes, had zone time, had scoring chances and probably could have tied the game. That should be our standard as a team."' … [Read more...] about One super period not enough for Sabres on Pominville’s big night
Sabres Notebook: Olofsson snares AHL Player of the Month
'Winger Victor Olofsson, a former seventh-round pick who has rocketed up the Sabres' prospect charts in the last year, was named AHL Player of the Month on Thursday after making a spectacular debut in the league in October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Olofsson snares AHL Player of the Month
The Wraparound: Senators 4, Sabres 2
'Despite outshooting the Ottawa Senators, 48-32 — and 23-7 in the third period — Buffalo suffered a 4-2 loss Thursday night in Canadian Tire Centre.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Senators 4, Sabres 2