'The Sabres are 1-3 in shootouts and tied with Dallas for the NHL lead in losses past 60 minutes at five. They have played eight games decided by the 2-1 count and are just 3-2-3 in them. Their record in one-goal games overall is just 3-2-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stymied again in shootout
Archives for November 24, 2016
A familiar move by Vanek wins game for Detroit
'"Once they booed me I figured I have to show them the move they’ve seen before," said Vanek, who played eight seasons with the Sabres. "I wanted to score for my team but once that happened I wanted to score even more."' … [Read more...] about A familiar move by Vanek wins game for Detroit
Quick Hits: Red Wings 2, Sabres 1 (SO)
'The Sabres entered the night with a one-point lead over Detroit but the teams are back to even after the Red Wings scratched out a 2-1 shootout victory. Gustav Nyquist and former Sabre Thomas Vanek both scored in the shootout to counter a goal by Sam Reinhart. Detroit snapped its four-game losing streak while preventing the Sabres from winning three straight for the second … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Red Wings 2, Sabres 1 (SO)
Sabres lose to Red Wings in shootout, miss chance to reach .500
'“Tonight’s game, you kind of feel like we’re right there, we’re leaving a point on the table,” Bylsma said following the Sabres’ eighth 2-1 game this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Red Wings in shootout, miss chance to reach .500
Former Sabres Steve Ott, Thomas Vanek happy with Red Wings
'“I envisioned myself being a net-front guy and at the same time, still playing on a line where I can have guys with me that can get me the puck, but at the same time, still make play,” Vanek said. “That’s my game. My game wasn’t speed. It never was.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Steve Ott, Thomas Vanek happy with Red Wings
Sabres’ Jack Eichel skates, has return date in mind
'“He’s skated at a higher level than that the last few days,” Bylsma said. “But it was a chance to get back at a practice, be it a morning skate, and be out there with players, commotion, movement, motion in a different way for him. So it’s a good sign for everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel skates, has return date in mind
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Shootout win halts Red Wings' 4-game skid (Detroit News) Onsite practice rink will keep Wings up to speed (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Red Wings snap four-game skid with 2-1 shoot-out win in Buffalo (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings beat Sabres in shootout to snap four-game skid (Ann Arbor News) Jimmy Howard once again the … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Red Wings end skid with 2-1 shootout win over Sabres
'"It's frustrating being that close," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "The issue is scoring goals. I thought throughout the lineup guys were playing very well tonight. It's up top, it's myself. I got to find a way to do something, to put one away."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings end skid with 2-1 shootout win over Sabres
Red Wings cut down Sabres in shootout
'"We were better today and we had four posts," Lehner said. "Simple. ... We had good opportunities. We hit a few posts."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings cut down Sabres in shootout
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
'"We've done a number of different things [to help Lehner in shootouts]. Practice him differently, practice him with a different approach, practice him with a different technique. It's something I think that's probably a little bit mental at this point in time. He's practicing well and it's just not happening in the game for now.' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
Red Wings Edge Sabres In Shootout 2-1
'Buffalo tied it up less than two minutes into the final period on Brian Gionta's 4th. Evander Kane drove the puck to the net, Gionta crashed the crease and the puck rolled over the line, making the score 1-1.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Edge Sabres In Shootout 2-1
Eichel back at practice
'Eichel had been skating on his own for a while before Wednesday's morning skate. He was wearing a light blue jersey, and did not take part in any line rushes.' … [Read more...] about Eichel back at practice
5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 2-1 in SO
'In the first period the Detroit Red Wings looked like a team that had lost four straight, but the Sabres couldn’t take advantage of Detroit’s mistakes. For the Red Wings, it was turnover after turnover. For the Sabres, it was missed chance after missed chance.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 2-1 in SO
Gustav Nyquist lifts Red Wings past Sabres
'Brian Gionta tied it 1-1 1:42 into the third period when he drove the net after a shot by Evander Kane. The puck bounced off Howard before going off Gionta's foot and into the net.' … [Read more...] about Gustav Nyquist lifts Red Wings past Sabres
Sabres can't capitalize in shootout loss to Detroit
'"We have four posts," Lehner said. "You can say whatever you want, we have four posts. Any one of them could've gone in and we could've won in regular time or we could've won in overtime. We could've won in a shootout, but I'm not really making those saves right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t capitalize in shootout loss to Detroit