'“It was a great chance for us to get some goal scorers and get some guys that we needed on the board,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “The power-play goals were huge for us. They gave us the opportunity to get our best guys on the ice and have a chance to score a goal, but I think it also gave our team a deep, deep breath and a sigh of relief about putting the puck in the back of our … [Read more...] about No joke: Sabres’ offense shows up in big way
Archives for November 22, 2016
Evander Kane hears the trade talk. He's just looking for goals
'"This is a business, first and foremost, no matter what anybody tries to tell you or what the fans may think," Kane said Monday in KeyBank Center. "It's a business and business people make business decisions, while the players make the best business decisions for themselves when they have that opportunity. We all know that. For me, it's nothing I can concern myself too much … [Read more...] about Evander Kane hears the trade talk. He’s just looking for goals
After another break, Ristolainen changes sticks
'Ristolainen had used a Warrior Covert for the first 17 games of the season. On Friday, he practiced with a Bauer Nexus saying afterward he wasn't sure what he was going to do in the next game.' … [Read more...] about After another break, Ristolainen changes sticks
Quick hits: Sabres 4, Flames 2
'Buffalo hadn't scored that many times since a 3-1 win in Winnipeg on Oct. 30. The Sabres improved to 7-8-4 with their second straight win in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Flames 2
Rare goal outburst helps Sabres douse Flames
'“I could tell we were just chomping at the bit for the floodgates to open, and that second period was huge for us,” Sabres defenseman Taylor Fedun said. “I think everybody was able to take a bit of a deep breath when we started to score some goals there.”' … [Read more...] about Rare goal outburst helps Sabres douse Flames
Patrick Kaleta excited for off-ice job with Sabres, not retired yet
'“We’re not going to tackle that area of my life right now,” he said about playing again. “There’s still a little bit of uncertainty with that area. As of right now, we’re just going to focus on what I’m going to be doing for the organization."' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta excited for off-ice job with Sabres, not retired yet
Sabres defeat Flames 4-2
'The Sabres (7-8-4 overall) had four different goal scorers in the game, as Kyle Okposo, Johan Larsson, Matt Moulson, and Marcus Foligno scored for Buffalo. Notching goals for Calgary (8-12-1 overall) were Mikael Backlund and Matt Tkachuk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Flames 4-2
Tuesday's Calgary Coverage
Flames surrender trio of power-play counters in loss to Sabres (Calgary Sun) Calgary Flames winger Garnet Hathaway getting an earful about first NHL goal (Calgary Sun) Tkachuk collects two points in setback to Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Calgary Coverage
Sabres score 3 power-play goals in 4-2 win over Flames
'"I just think it's huge getting four goals," Okposo said. "That's a team that's coming off a back-to-back and if we played well we thought that we could get those two points and we did that. We executed our gameplan and were able to get two big points. So hopefully we can take that confidence into Wednesday and roll with it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3 power-play goals in 4-2 win over Flames
Sabres' power play overpowers Flames
'"It's a lot of goals in a short amount of time for our team," Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. "It was a couple of great plays on all three of the power-play goals to get us goals and much-needed goals."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play overpowers Flames
Sabres double up Calgary 4-2
'Buffalo is close to getting this one into the barn. They have not sat back and let Calgary take the play to them, but have been pressing to get another goal that would really put the game away. I would expect Elliott is pulled for an extra attacker soon, they should get the chance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Calgary 4-2
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
'"Getting on loose pucks, getting pucks to the net...that was big. We talked about it before the game, kind of need PP to jumpstart things. I think we did that tonight."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
5 Observations: Sabres top Flames 4-2
'There's no denying the Sabres have struggled scoring goals this season. Monday, they got what they desperately needed -- their confidence back. In the first period it was the same old song and dance, the Sabres got chances, but couldn't capitalize. Then, the Flames took two penalties on the same shift, giving Buffalo an extended two man advantage.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Flames 4-2
Kyle Okposo, Sabres power past Flames
'"I just think we had a little bit of time; we got some good breaks," Okposo said. "It was a bit of a smorgasbord. There was some set things that we wanted to do that weren't happening, so we were improving and using our hockey sense. Sometimes that's the way it happens."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo, Sabres power past Flames
Three-goal period propels Sabres to win over Flames
'"We got down in the game early in the first period early," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "It felt like we were squeezing it pretty hard to try to come up with an opportunity to score. We had a number of plays mishandled and we got the power-play opportunity that turned into a 5-on-3 … It was a great chance for us to get some goal scorers and get some guys that we needed to on … [Read more...] about Three-goal period propels Sabres to win over Flames