'It was a rough ending to a 36-save night, during which he was Buffalo’s best player in the first period.' … [Read more...] about One step forward, two back for Lehner and Sabres
Archives for December 21, 2016
Sabres Notebook: Eichel leading way; Nylander to world juniors
'“It’s important for everyone here to have the same mindset of one point is not good enough,” Eichel said in BB&T Center. “We need to get two points every night. A team we’re chasing in the standings in Carolina, they get points on us. It would have been nice to get that extra point, and I was just a little upset we didn’t get two.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel leading way; Nylander to world juniors
Quick hits: Panthers 4, Sabres 3 (SO)
'After a dismal first period, the Sabres turned it up in the second to tie the game, 2-2. They outshot the Panthers, 17-11, and scored twice in a 70-second span.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Panthers 4, Sabres 3 (SO)
Dmitry Kulikov is back in Sunrise, ready to face former Florida Panthers teammates
'“It’s not that big of a deal now, but it will probably be a little emotional when I get out on the ice for warmups, see all the fans. I don’t think it will be weird playing against them, we played them earlier in the season and half the team is different now. Just playing in this building will be fun but somewhat emotional.”' … [Read more...] about Dmitry Kulikov is back in Sunrise, ready to face former Florida Panthers teammates
Panthers welcome back Dmitry Kulikov, who's off to rough start with Sabres
'"We played them earlier in the season and half the team is different now."' … [Read more...] about Panthers welcome back Dmitry Kulikov, who’s off to rough start with Sabres
Wednesday's Florida Coverage
He’s No. 2! Jaromir Jagr ties Mark Messier as Florida Panthers beat Buffalo Sabres (Miami Herald) Dmitry Kulikov is back in Sunrise, ready to face former Florida Panthers teammates (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Jagr ties Messier for second place on all-time points list in Panthers' 4-3 shootout win over Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers welcome back … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage
Jagr ties for 2nd in career points, Panthers beat Sabres
'Lehner has allowed a goal in all six shootout attempts against him this season.' … [Read more...] about Jagr ties for 2nd in career points, Panthers beat Sabres
Sabres sending Nylander to play for Sweden at world juniors
'The Sabres selected Nylander with the eighth overall pick in this year's draft. The forward has five goals and 12 assists in 29 games with Rochester in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sending Nylander to play for Sweden at world juniors
Jagr, Luongo reach milestones as Panthers top Sabres
'Buffalo got second-period goals from Sam Reinhart and Evander Kane and a third-period score from Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Jagr, Luongo reach milestones as Panthers top Sabres
Panthers Beat Sabres 4-3 in Shootout
'Rasmus Ristolainen has 11 points (3 G, 8 A) in his last 7 games.' … [Read more...] about Panthers Beat Sabres 4-3 in Shootout
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"They really took over from there, but the way we came at them in the 2nd, if we play three that way, we get that game more times than not."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
5 Observations: Panthers top Sabres 4-3 in SO
'The Buffalo Sabres are now 1-5 when going into a shootout this season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Panthers top Sabres 4-3 in SO
Jaromir Jagr ties Mark Messier in Panthers win
'"Right now it's frustrating. But looking back, it will be pretty special to say you were a part of that night. I will be shocked if anybody ever passes him. It's pretty cool to see that." -- Sabres forward Sam Reinhart on Jaromir Jagr tying Mark Messier.' … [Read more...] about Jaromir Jagr ties Mark Messier in Panthers win
Sabres let point slip away in SO loss to Panthers
'"Keep trying and keep working at 'em," Bylsma said of how they can try to improve Lehner's performances in the shootout. "We keep practicing them a different way, focus a different way, mindset a different way and it's what we've got to keep doing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres let point slip away in SO loss to Panthers
Sabres assign Nylander to Team Sweden
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the organization has assigned forward Alexander Nylander to the Swedish men's national junior ice hockey team for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship. The tournament will be held in Toronto and Montreal from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Nylander to Team Sweden