Archives for November 2015

'“We’ve had a lot of tight games, but if you win the special-teams battle you have a chance to win,” forward Jamie McGinn said. “We’ve proved that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres showing improvement on penalty kill

'“I don’t think there was intent there to maliciously cross-check,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “They kind of lose the puck, turn and his stick is right at that level and delivers a blow. When you look at it, it’s a pretty stiff cross-check to Carlo’s neck.”' … [Read more...] about Colaiacovo out of hospital, joining Sabres on flight to Detroit

'The Sabres goaltender was a wall in November, closing the month with 28 saves Saturday night during a 4-1 victory over Nashville. In Johnson’s seven appearances this month, he stopped 166 of 174 shots for a .954 save percentage and 1.12 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johnson has a month to remember with .954 save percentage

'On Sunday afternoon, Colaiacovo tweeted: “Thanks for all the support and well wishes, I am doing very well and looking forward to getting back with my teammates.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Carlo Colaiacovo OK after check to throat

'"It's confidence booster," forward Jamie McGinn said. "That's exactly what we needed. We went through a stretch there where we scored only one goal or two. We needed those breakout games and win by more than one goal.' … [Read more...] about Bounces are finally starting to go the Sabres’ way

'"He's a veteran presence on our bench, in our locker room and for our guys," Bylsma said. "He's the guy who's saying it right and most often for our group. He's factored into the score sheet here recently, gotten on there and played really well."' … [Read more...] about Legwand is making noise for Sabres as he returns to his longtime home

'Buffalo hadn't scored multiple goals on a power play since April 9, 2011, versus Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Predators 1

Predators can't solve scoring woes vs. Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Predators’ Juuse Saros plays well in NHL debut (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Saros Makes NHL Debut, Preds Fall to Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nashville Coverage

'"Critical," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We've had the power-play situation before recently and it's been at critical times. I'm not sure that was the prettiest two goals on a five-minute major, but we got pucks there."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores 2 goals, Sabres beat Predators 4-1

'Colaiacovo wound up in the hospital, diagnosed with a dented trachea, according to Bylsma. It's not known whether Colaiacovo will have to miss games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use power play to overtake Predators

'The Sabres took the lead in the 2nd with two goals on the same 5-minute power play. Viktor Arvidsson used his stick to ram Carlo Colaiacovo in the throat and was awarded a major penalty and game misconduct. Jamie McGinn and Reinhart took advantage, scoring 3:04 apart.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart Scores Twice in 4-1 Win Over Preds

'"For us to score goals now and get rewarded for the hard work that we've been putting in in the last bunch of games here, it's nice to see the guys have some smiles on their face and to know that we're getting rewarded," Johnson said. "Personally, I'm doing the same thing I have from the start. We're getting the bounces now and we're getting the puck in the net, so that's … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores twice in Sabres win against Predators

'“It was nice,” Reinhart said. “Most importantly, we were able to stick with it at the end and get the win but I felt that the last couple games, the chances have been there so it’s nice to see a couple go in.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s two goals lead Sabres to win over Predators

Amerks come out firing in win (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) D’Amigo scores as Rochester holds off B-Sens (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks extend winning streak with 6-5 win over B-Sens (Amerks.com) B-Sens Rally Falls Just Short (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Sabres-Predators Preview (AP) Predators host Sabres to open homestand (NHL.com) Gameday: Sabres vs. Preds (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage