'Ryan Spooner unleashes an absolute bomb from the point, and with some traffic in front Robin Lehner has trouble finding the puck. It lands in the top corner of the net, and Boston has their first lead of the night.' … [Read more...] about Bruins double up Sabres 4-2
Archives for December 2016
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
'"We just exhaled. We got a lead, we felt a little comfortable, and we stopped doing the little details. The things that were making us successful in the 1st period. We gave them a little bit of life and then after that it was going to be a game that was decided on a broken-down play and that was going to be the difference."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
5 Observations: Bruins top Sabres 4-2
'The Sabres finished the game with 33 shots but had only seven in the third period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Bruins top Sabres 4-2
Ryan Spooner, Bruins rally past Sabres
'"We did a lot of good things. We probably did enough to win that game. In a third period like that, 2-2 game, tight game like that, both teams seem to be making the right plays, seemed like more of a playoff-intensity atmosphere. One mistake cost us. That's the difference; it's a very thin line when you get into games like this."' … [Read more...] about Ryan Spooner, Bruins rally past Sabres
Sabres unable to sustain early momentum in loss
'The Bruins outshot the Sabres 27-19 in the second and third periods combined.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to sustain early momentum in loss
Showdowns with Bruins could make or break Sabres' season
'By New Year’s Day, the Sabres could be within two points or 10 points away. Rejuvenation takes place in one scenario, while ruination comes in the other.' … [Read more...] about Showdowns with Bruins could make or break Sabres’ season
Sabres Notebook: Even at home; Franson, Ennis skate
'The Sabres went 8-8-4 at home during the second half of the 2015-16 season. They are 7-7-3 this season, which ranks 26th in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Even at home; Franson, Ennis skate
Sabres’ Jack Eichel refreshed for second half after short break
'“It was probably good to go home and see my family a little bit, definitely try to get my mind off of it,” said Eichel, who scored a goal and two points in Tuesday’s 4-3 win. “It’s tough to lose sleep over. I think everything in life goes a little bit better when you’re playing well and your team’s doing well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel refreshed for second half after short break
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner OK after stick to neck; Tyler Ennis progressing
'Lehner, who has an abrasion on his neck from teammate Zach Bogosian’s stick, saw a doctor this “as more of a formality,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner OK after stick to neck; Tyler Ennis progressing
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Sabres view home-and-home vs. Bruins as pivotal (AP) Preview: Bruins at Sabres (NHL.com) Home-and-Home with Buffalo a Key Stretch for Bruins (BostonBruins.com) Need to Know: Bruins at Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres look ahead to important 2-game set with Bruins
'"You're staring at Boston for a home-and-home and they're within earshot," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "You have a chance of sweeping these two games and gaining four points on them and putting yourself right near them, right next to them in the standings."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look ahead to important 2-game set with Bruins
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Zengerle comes home with Phantoms to beat Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) City of Rochester looks at ways to beef up arena (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Mark Zengerle leads Phantoms to victory over his hometown team (Allentown Morning Call) Rochester opts for plan to renovate 61-year-old indoor arena (AP) Amerks get doubled up in first of two with Phantoms … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
O'Reilly's sudden illness leaves hole in Sabres' middle
'"It's tough news to take," captain Brian Gionta acknowledged. "But at the end of the day it's a good thing he had it and found it early on and it was nothing too severe. He's a big piece of this team, there's no doubt about that. But we've said all along guys have to step up, take that opportunity and fill that void. It has been tough here but by no means are we going to sit … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s sudden illness leaves hole in Sabres’ middle
Bylsma says Rex's firing is 'just the culmination of the disappointment'
'"I just heard it five minutes ago before I stepped here," Bylsma said when asked during his standard pregame media briefing. "It's disappointment really. There was anticipation of winning football games and being a good football team and this is just the culmination of the disappointment of that not being the case."' … [Read more...] about Bylsma says Rex’s firing is ‘just the culmination of the disappointment’
Sabres notebook: Red Wings honor '97 Cup champs
'"We had as solid a team as you could have," said Bowman, the 83-year-old Williamsville resident who works as a consultant for his son and Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman. "This is a team that's for the ages. It's a team that meshed together."'http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/27/sabres-notebook-red-wings-honor-97-cup-champs/ … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Red Wings honor ’97 Cup champs