'Eichel extended his career-long point streak to 15 games. It's the longest active streak in the NHL and he now has 27 points (14+13) during the run.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Predators 3 – Sabres 4
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Larsson, linemates seeing confidence translate on offense
'Larsson has long been a trusted defensive presence during his seven-year tenure with the Sabres. He had one of the most specialized roles in the NHL last season, with just 16.12 percent of his 5-on-5 faceoffs having come in the offensive zone. Only linemate Zemgus Girgensons had a lower percentage, according to NaturalStatTrick.com.' … [Read more...] about Larsson, linemates seeing confidence translate on offense
Eichel, Larsson lead way in victory over Blues
'"Coming back from the west, three [games] in four [days], and I thought we had more energy than they did down the stretch and that was a sign of the work these guys are doing to prepare for these kinds of challenges. The mind is only strong if the body is still performing. That combination has to happen, and it certainly did tonight."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Larsson lead way in victory over Blues
At the Horn: Blues 2 - Sabres 5
'During the streak (which began on Nov. 16), Eichel has recorded 25 points (12+13).' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Blues 2 – Sabres 5
Dahlin skates with Sabres for 1st time since concussion
'"I woke up this morning at 6:30," Dahlin said. "I was nervous, it felt like Christmas. Good to be back. I was really happy to skate with the boys today."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin skates with Sabres for 1st time since concussion
Point streak helps propel Eichel to NHL 3rd Star of the Week honors
'He currently has 23 points (10+13) in what is also the longest point streak of his career. It's the longest by a Sabre since Tim Connolly tallied points in 16 straight from Dec. 23, 2009 to Jan. 25, 2010.' … [Read more...] about Point streak helps propel Eichel to NHL 3rd Star of the Week honors
'A beautiful victory': Sabres rally around Krueger in Edmonton
'His current players know the history, too. You can bet it was a motivating factor in their 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers, Krueger's first game in Edmonton since parting ways with the organization in 2013.' … [Read more...] about ‘A beautiful victory’: Sabres rally around Krueger in Edmonton
At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Oilers 2 (OT)
'In the overtime period, Marcus Johansson was able to find Miller with a feed through the Edmonton goal crease. Along the left post, Miller was able to gather the puck and put it past Mike Smith to give Buffalo the extra point.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Oilers 2 (OT)
Sabres erase trio of deficits in OT loss to Canucks
'"It's a big point," said Kyle Okposo, who scored in his return from a 10-game absence. "… We could have wilted, but we didn't. We found a way to tie the game and get a point. Obviously, we would have liked to get a second one, that's disappointing. But I liked the way we fought back and that's a huge point."' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase trio of deficits in OT loss to Canucks
At the Horn: Sabres 5 - Canucks 6 (OT)
'Buffalo has surrendered a league-high five shorthanded goals this season. The Sabres' power play finished the game 1-for-4.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 5 – Canucks 6 (OT)
Asplund earns opportunity alongside Skinner, Johansson
'"We think that he's shown a grit to the game that's really interesting and we think he's improving every single day and learning more and more what it takes to play in the National Hockey League," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Asplund earns opportunity alongside Skinner, Johansson
Special teams are the difference in loss to Flames
'"It definitely is what jumps out on the night," coach Ralph Krueger said when asked about special teams. "I thought we came into the game the way we wanted to. Five-on-five was feeling really good. Again, the specialty teams shifted the momentum in their favor and for them to add a dagger in by scoring on the shorthander definitely was a turning point in the game.' … [Read more...] about Special teams are the difference in loss to Flames
At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Flames 4
'The Flames scored on the power play and while shorthanded to add to their pair of even-strength tallies. Buffalo, meanwhile, finished 1-for-8 on the power play and did not convert on two separate 5-on-3 opportunities.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Flames 4
Scorer's mentality paying off for Eichel
'"... You try and go high and miss the net, you don't give yourself a chance to score or maybe someone else a chance to score. You don't know what's going to happen. Just trying to shoot different places, I think, and knowing that sometimes it doesn't matter how hard you get it off. It's just about surprising the goalie."' … [Read more...] about Scorer’s mentality paying off for Eichel
Sabres assign Dea to Amerks
'Dea is tied for fourth in Amerks scoring with seven goals and 13 points in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Dea to Amerks
