Archives for February 2015

'“I don’t believe anybody’s a lost cause,” Nolan said inside the First Niagara Center. “It’s just not working for whatever reason. The thing you got to do is your own soul-searching and find out what makes you work and fit in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Hodgson scratched again; Marcus Foligno scores in return

Resurgent Islanders hold off Sabres (Newsday) Travis Hamonic gets an 'A,' shows he deserves it (Newsday) Photo gallery (Newsday) Islanders 3, Sabres 2 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

'The Sabres squandered an opportunity to tie the game in the opening minute of the third period, when they failed to get a shot on net during a 33-second two-man advantage. Defenseman Thomas Hickey played a key role on the penalty kill by blocking Tyler Ennis' one-timer from the right circle, and then breaking up a pass through the middle.' … [Read more...] about Islanders hang on for 3-2 win over Sabres

'Marcus Foligno and Drew Stafford scored for the Sabres, who had won two of three coming in. Michal Neuvirth allowed all three goals on 31 shots.' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 3, Buffalo 2

'"You've got to get more shots and more traffic at the net," Nolan said. "Tonight, for whatever reason, we just didn't have it."' … [Read more...] about Islanders hang on to defeat Sabres

'Foligno, playing in his first game since December 21, put Buffalo on the board later in the period with his sixth of the season. Jaroslav Halak couldn't handle Nikita Zadorov's shot and Foligno, crashing the net, stuffed home the rebound, making it 3-1. Zadorov picked up the assist, his sixth in five games.' … [Read more...] about Islanders Top Sabres 3-2

'Some inside that room have told me that Hodgson has it in his mind on how the game should be played and pretty much won’t listen to anybody who disagrees with him.' … [Read more...] about Foligno replaces Hodgson

'"It's the little things," Sabres forward Marcus Foligno said. "After an icing, on a faceoff, it's just things. Not enough guys get their man and it's in the back of the net. It's something that it's just X's and O's, you've got to know which man you have. That kind of takes away the momentum. 2-0 lead would've been something that we could've battled back from. When it gets to … [Read more...] about Islanders hold Sabres to 10 shots, hang on for victory

'Buffalo tied its franchise record for fewest shots in a game with 10. That record was set this season in a 4-0 loss on Oct. 28 in Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to complete another comeback against Islanders

Amerks lose to Milwaukee (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Overtime win caps a hat-trick weekend for Admirals (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Amerks take Milwaukee to overtime, but fall 6-5 to Admirals (Amerks.com) Admirals Beat Amerks 6-5 In OT (MilwaukeeAdmirals.com) Photo gallery (MilwaukeeAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

Islanders-Sabres Preview (AP) New York Islanders (33-18-1) at Buffalo Sabres (16-34-3) (The Sports Network) Islanders look to avenge earlier loss to Sabres (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'Like fellow pending unrestricted free agent Chris Stewart, who tied a career high with three assists, Enroth is getting hot when scouts are working their hardest. During his last three starts, Enroth has stopped 97 of 103 shots for a .942 save percentage. The Sabres are 2-1 after losing 14 in a row.' … [Read more...] about Outshot, but not outscored

'The defense fell asleep in the first six minutes of the second period, allowing the goal-challenged Sabres to score twice and build a 3-0 lead. And for all their stars on offense, Dallas keeps getting beat by opposing goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Ruff enjoys visit to Buffalo in spite of game’s outcome

'“I think when you start getting rewarded offensively, more confidence comes to your game,” Stewart said. “The more plays you want to make out there. I’ve been playing with Girgensons and Enzo the last couple of games and loved it. They really want to play with the puck. They really love making plays in the O zone.”' … [Read more...] about Stewart shows his playmaking skills

'“It felt nice to salute the fans again, it’s been a while,” Ennis said. “They’ve been awesome for us, they’ve been supportive."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on for tight victory over Stars