'All four of Olofsson's goals this season have come with the man advantage. Staal now has points in four of the last five games (3+1), and five of the last seven (3+2).' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Devils 3 – Sabres 4 (SO)
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Observations from the Sabres' first 8 games
'Something to watch in the coming games will be what mix strikes the best balance for the Sabres offensively, which could vary depending on whether the team is at home or on the road or what the situation calls for in-game. Hall practiced alongside Eric Staal and Dylan Cozens on Friday, a look Krueger went to during the second period against New York on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Observations from the Sabres’ first 8 games
Ullmark makes 36 saves in OT loss to Rangers
'Ullmark made a season-high 36 saves, biding time for Reinhart and Jack Eichel to score goals and force overtime on a night when the Sabres were otherwise outplayed.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 36 saves in OT loss to Rangers
At The Final Horn: Rangers 3 - Sabres 2 (OT)
'New York outshot the Sabres 15-5 in the opening frame, but Buffalo came out even thanks to a late goal.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Rangers 3 – Sabres 2 (OT)
Inside the Sabres' revamped power play
'Buffalo has five goals on its last nine power-play attempts, raising its season conversion rate to 30.8 percent. That number ranked eighth in the NHL entering play on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres’ revamped power play
'We're only scratching the surface' | 5 takeaways from Tuesday's game
'"In terms of preparing for the season, it feels like we're still getting our feet wet. I'm sure guys around the league would probably agree. It's tough for people to take that long of a time off from playing a game. I think my game's just gonna keep getting better."' … [Read more...] about ‘We’re only scratching the surface’ | 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s game
At The Final Horn: Rangers 2 - Sabres 3
'Jack Eichel scored what proved to be the game-winning goal 7:31 into the second period on the power play. Dylan Cozens and Tobias Rieder also scored for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Rangers 2 – Sabres 3
Sabres recall Cozens from taxi squad
'Cozens has two points (1+1) through the first five games of his rookie campaign. His first goal came on Friday against Washington.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Cozens from taxi squad
Sabres loan Johansson to taxi squad, assign 2 others to Amerks
'Johansson, 25, made his season debut on January 19. He stopped 8 of 9 shots against the Flyers in 20 minutes of action after relieving an injured Carter Hutton to start the third period. Hutton is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Johansson to taxi squad, assign 2 others to Amerks
Eichel's shootout winner lifts Sabres | 5 takeaways from 4-3 win in D.C.
'"Not quite, but I mean we got the two points so that's all that matters," Eichel said. "Obviously, I'm on a little bit of a schneid right now, trying to get off of it, just trying to shoot the puck. I think as soon as one goes in they'll all start coming but it was a heck of a performance by our team and it was good that we battled back and got a much-needed two points."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s shootout winner lifts Sabres | 5 takeaways from 4-3 win in D.C.
At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 - Capitals 3 (SO)
'Ullmark came up with two key stops late in the overtime period, including a breakaway save on Backstrom that sent the game to a shootout. Eichel scored on the first attempt and Ullmark did the rest to clinch the victory.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 – Capitals 3 (SO)
Sabres recall Mittelstadt, loan Cozens to taxi squad
'"But a scratch of a Dylan in the future or of any of our other evolving players shouldn't be a surprise to anybody because you're right, we need to make sure we don't give anybody too much too quickly that they fall right off the cliff. That's where sports science comes in, that's where communication between us comes in, the off-ice work we do with him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Mittelstadt, loan Cozens to taxi squad
Sabres searching for results despite strong statistical start
'"In the end, we're measured by our results and our points, so we need to bring an edge, we need to bring a grit and a fight, because right now, we're not getting the results that we possibly would be capable of getting because of the way we're playing," coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for results despite strong statistical start
'He couldn't stop smiling' | Cozens reacts to 1st NHL goal
'"It was a special moment and also a grade A goal," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "He really picked his spot, top corner and the whole bench was really ecstatic. It's a special moment when you see somebody with that skillset, that future with the Buffalo Sabres, you know that's a historic moment.' … [Read more...] about ‘He couldn’t stop smiling’ | Cozens reacts to 1st NHL goal
At The Final Horn: Sabres 3 - Capitals 4 (SO)
'Buffalo's oldest and youngest current players scored the club's first two goals. Staal, 36, opened the scoring and Cozens, 19, tied it midway through the second.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 3 – Capitals 4 (SO)
