Buffalo News

'The 5.2 average rating is still very strong for any National Hockey League team. Buffalo usually is near the top of the ratings, though bigger market teams have more viewers since a rating point in their markets is equal to thousands of more viewers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ declining TV ratings further tested by Eichel injury

'The team that's gone through the motions too many times showed desire against the best squad in the NHL. Killing a long five-on-three was Exhibit A in Buffalo's 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have killer time in latest upset victory

'The Sabres put themselves out there plenty in this game to make plays. They're finally scoring and it's odd the goals are coming without Jack Eichel, which just shows you that maybe guys were standing around and watching the star too much and have now had to snap to it without him.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Energy on the ice means a buzz in the stands

'"It's been hard to really get wins in the home building for me," Johnson said. "I've always had a lot of success at home no matter what year it's been, it's just this year has been a little different for me. It's nice to get the win for sure."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Johnson, finally, gets a win at home

'The Lightning were 15-2-1 in the previous 18 meetings. They were on an 8-0-1 run in Buffalo, including six straight by a combined score of 19-5.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Lightning 3

'The absent-minded play of the Buffalo Sabres' No. 1 defenseman left coach Phil Housley no choice but to yank Ristolainen from the ice during 5-on-5 situations for virtually the entire second period of Sunday's 5-4 loss to Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen’s struggles push Housley’s breaking point

'The Sabres put together their third straight four-goal game in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Colorado, a first this season. They've even climbed out of their seasonlong spot as the NHL's lowest-scoring team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Fueled by special teams, offense keeps clicking

'Both players are freshman this season and were drafted by the Sabres in 2017 – Mittelstadt eighth overall and Weissbach in the seventh round, 192nd overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Mittelstadt vs. Weissbach in Big Ten matchup

'Eichel missed seven weeks with the injury last season. Only eight weeks remain this year.' … [Read more...] about Loss of Eichel leaves holes in Sabres’ stats, confidence level

'Now two major injuries in two years. They were both flukes. You can't worry Eichel is injury prone. At least not yet. But he's going to now miss roughly a quarter of the season in two of his first three years in the league. Not good.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Caution is the right approach with Sabres’ Eichel

'"We didn't stick to our game plan," center Evan Rodrigues said in KeyBank Center. "We didn't keep things simple, and that led to them getting too many good chances, too many good looks at our net. Even though we scored four goals, when you play like that you're going give up what we gave up, and you're not going to win many games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mistakes galore; Nelson scores first goal; O’Reilly shines

'Ristolainen was on the ice for all five goals by the Avs and was benched for parts of the second and third periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Avalanche 5, Sabres 4

'It wasn't anything special or flashy, but when their star player went down, the Sabres responded the right way and came out of the TD Garden with a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about As Eichel goes down, teammates step up in Sabres road win

'"This morning doing our Xs and Os and pre-scout stuff, they sat in that as well," Johnson said. "Just for them to see our preparation part of it, from the night before to what we eat. For them it's pretty surprising how much food we consume and how much food is available."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Finding balance with family time in Boston

'But the win came at a cost as Jack Eichel left the game with 6:52 left in the first period. Eichel went behind the net to play the puck, but his right leg folded awkwardly underneath him as Matt Grzelcyk closed in. Eichel could not put weight on his right leg as he skated off into the dressing room.' … [Read more...] about The wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 2; Jack Eichel injured