'Twice in the last four games, the Sabres have given up 44 shots on goal. But they’ve won behind Enroth both times, Nov. 22 at Washington and Saturday night’s 4-3 shootout win in Montreal. The Sabres gave up a staggering 90 shot attempts in that game but survived thanks to 30 blocks and Enroth’s 41 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ confidence has spiked
Archives for December 2, 2014
Reinhart likely to captain Team Canada
'Many observers figure Reinhart, one of seven players who played for Canada last year in Malmo, Sweden, will be named captain of this group after being selected No. 2 in the draft and opening the season with the Sabres. It will be a major showcase for Reinhart and a tall task given the pressure of the tournament being on home soil – and the fact that Canada has not won a gold … [Read more...] about Reinhart likely to captain Team Canada
Surging Sabres have quickly turned around season
'“I think, to a man, it’s been 60 minutes of compete. The boys battle. You can see it’s a total different life and energy in our game. I think that’s the big difference so far.”' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres have quickly turned around season
Zemgus Girgensons leading NHL All-Star Game voting
'“I just think it’s kind of funny,” Girgensons said Monday inside the First Niagara Center. “It’s just fans back home. Nothing, really.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons leading NHL All-Star Game voting
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning-Sabres Preview (AP) Tampa Bay Lightning (17-6-2) at Buffalo Sabres (8-14-2) (The Sports Network) Sabres look to thwart Lightning's top ranked offense (NHL.com) Lightning head to Buffalo in search of fifth straight win (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Gorges back for Tuesday, McCormick and Stafford may be available
'In Gorges’ absence, Tyson Strachan has been given more responsibility. He’s been paired with Tyler Myers and played a career-high 30:39 on Saturday in Montreal. “Any time you get to play big minutes and get counted on in those situations, it always feels great,” Stachan said. “It’s a vote of confidence out of the coaches. Especially in a big win like that and the big weekend … [Read more...] about Gorges back for Tuesday, McCormick and Stafford may be available