'The Sabres were pretty deliberate through overtime against the vaunted Anaheim attack, drawing boos from the crowd at a couple points. The Ducks are super talented but were somehow only 2-8 in OT this season. Still, the Sabres seemed content to be patient and then go for quick bursts from Jack Eichel an others.' … [Read more...] about Ten rounds later, Sabres finally enjoy shootout win
Archives for March 18, 2017
'07 Cup reunion with Ducks rekindles May's memories
'"What was amazing was that I hadn't seen a lot of these guys and time stood still," May said. "You walked in the building and it was like walking in the locker room again even though it was just going inside. All the hugs and how-ya-doings. It was like we had still been together."' … [Read more...] about ’07 Cup reunion with Ducks rekindles May’s memories
Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Ducks 1 (SO)
'The Sabres improved to 2-6 in shootouts this year and backup goalie Nilsson has won both of them. He beat Pittsburgh Nov. 17 in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Ducks 1 (SO)
Saturday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks salvage a point as they fall to Sabres in a shootout (Orange County Register) Ducks Notes: Awarding teams 3 points for a regulation win is again under discussion (Orange County Register) What you need to know: Ducks get the point but can't find the net in shootout loss (Orange County Register) Ducks fall to Sabres, 2-1, in 10-round shootout (Los Angeles Times) What we … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Anaheim Coverage
Sabres outlast Ducks in 10-round shootout, win 2-1
'"I think we kind of stole one," O'Reilly said. "Every team on the West Coast always plays heavy, always plays hard. They don't give you much. It's good to at least get one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Ducks in 10-round shootout, win 2-1
Sabres slip past Ducks in shootout
'"It wasn't our greatest game, but it started with," O'Reilly said about Nilsson. "He played phenomenal and gave us a chance. It's been tough. It hasn't been a good trip, but every team on the West Coast always plays heavy and hard. They don't give you much. It's nice to get one win in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres slip past Ducks in shootout
Sabres Beat Ducks in Marathon Shootout 2-1
'Buffalo came one round within tying its franchise record for most rounds in a shootout (11 on 1/9/10 vs. Colorado). The Sabres remain on the road for Monday's matchup at Detroit before returning home to face the Penguins on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Ducks in Marathon Shootout 2-1
5 Observations: Sabres top Ducks in SO 2-1
'Last week Nilsson was pulled after allowing three goals in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Friday was a nice bounceback for the Sabres goalie. All week the Sabres have gotten solid performances from the blue paint but failed to capitalize, losing all three games.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Ducks in SO 2-1
Sabres defeat Ducks in 10-round shootout
'"We stole one tonight. It wasn't our greatest game, but it started with [Nilsson]. He played phenomenal and gave us a chance. It's been tough. It hasn't been a good trip, but every team on the West Coast always plays heavy and hard. They don't give you much." -- Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Ducks in 10-round shootout
Nilsson, Sabres win 10-round shootout in Anaheim
'"As a goalie, I've said it before, you can only control what you can control and my job is to stop the puck no matter what's happening in front of you," Nilsson said. "I was just trying to take it one shooter at a time and yeah, I'm happy we end up with the last goal."' … [Read more...] about Nilsson, Sabres win 10-round shootout in Anaheim
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks struggle against St. John’s in road loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) IceCaps open home stand with a much-neded victory (St. John's Telegram) Amerks drop third straight to St. John's to open weekend set (Amerks.com) IceCaps Sink Amerks 3-1 on St. Paddy’s Day (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage