'The goal marked Bogosian's first of the season, and first since March 29, 2016.' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres Top Habs in OT 3-2
Archives for January 2017
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"Anytime you get into overtime, anything can happen. 3-on-3 hockey is pretty unpredictable with turnovers and guys trying to get on and off the ice, but it was a big save by [Lehner] to keep the game alive. Then we come back the next shift and get that goal, so it was a good team effort."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
5 Observations: Sabres top Canadiens 3-2 in OT
'We just have to start with this. In less than ten minutes we saw two save of the year candidates from both goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Canadiens 3-2 in OT
Zach Bogosian gets Sabres past Canadiens in overtime
'"That was a game-changer," Price said about Lehner's save.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian gets Sabres past Canadiens in overtime
Lehner makes spectacular save in OT win over Habs
'Radulov tried the same move a third time, now dropping a pass back to Alex Galchenyuk, and Lehner was as ready as he could be. He dove to his left and snagged Galchenyuk's shot with his glove, proceeding to hold his glove into the air while he laid on the ice like an outfielder who'd just made a diving catch.' … [Read more...] about Lehner makes spectacular save in OT win over Habs
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Bailey extends goal scoring streak in Amerks win (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Bailey scores again as Amerks tame Wolf Pack (Amerks.com) Second-period Rochester goals sink Pack, 3-1 (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
Buffalo Sabres at Canadiens, 7 p.m.: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) A lot has changed since Habs, Sabres last met (AP) Preview: Sabres at Canadiens (NHL.com) Game Preview: Sabres @ Canadiens (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Determined O'Reilly wills Sabres to needed win
'“I’ve got to be one of the key guys that has to be a leader on the stat sheet,” O’Reilly said. “In the room, I’ve got to be a voice. If we want to get back and get in the playoffs – which is possible – it’s going to be tough, and it’s got to start with myself first and go from there.”' … [Read more...] about Determined O’Reilly wills Sabres to needed win
Mike Harrington: Hard-earned win is nice but soft 'D' remains major issue
'But from this view, even in the nice glow of a hard-earned win, the defense corps that General Manager Tim Murray presented to Bylsma hasn't been remotely good enough and that's the biggest red flag to this entire mess. Now it's even thinner without McCabe, clearly its No. 2 guy.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Hard-earned win is nice but soft ‘D’ remains major issue
Sabres Notebook: When McCabe went down, defense adjusted
'“Any time you lose one of the guys in the back end, especially a guy that plays the big minutes like Jake does, you come together as a group,” defenseman Cody Franson said. “You know that everybody is going to play with everybody, so you prepare yourself mentally for that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: When McCabe went down, defense adjusted
Sabres Notebook: Vanek finds his niche with Red Wings
'“The only thing that’s changed is I’ve made a lot more friends over the years,” Vanek said about the number of moves in the last four years. “Buffalo is awesome. I always say it to other people. Before Kyle signed here I talked to him. I said you’re going to love it. It’s a great place. Did I want to leave? No. But again at the time I just didn’t know which direction the … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Vanek finds his niche with Red Wings
Quick hits: Sabres 3, Red Wings 2 (OT)
'Anders Nilsson made 32 saves to improve to 6-1-1 at home.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Red Wings 2 (OT)
Inside the Sabres: Robin Lehner, his Trump mask, the backlash
'“I admire a lot of things about the guy,” Lehner said. “You know what? I don’t like a lot of things, too. But I also recognize we’re all humans. People are looking for this perfect-world type human being – robots, I guess, to rule. You know what? We’re all flawed.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Robin Lehner, his Trump mask, the backlash
Ryan O’Reilly helps push Sabres past Red Wings in OT
'Few players put more pressure on themselves than O’Reilly, who always seems to be lamenting his missed opportunities and demanding more of himself, even in good times.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly helps push Sabres past Red Wings in OT
Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers seeing less action
'“He’s been in and out of the lineup,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “You can only put 12 in there and Nick, (he’s) effective at some points in some situations for our team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers seeing less action