'“When you see that many Toronto people down here watching their team, it was almost like they overtook our building a little bit,” Eichel said Saturday. “I just want to defend it and do as much as we can to get the win.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres punch out Maple Leafs and their fans
Archives for March 26, 2017
Mike Harrington: Leafs fans enter loudly, leave quietly
'The Sabres are 18-2-1 in their last 21 at home against Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Leafs fans enter loudly, leave quietly
Sabres Notebook: Nylander hears brother's frustration; Lehner expects hard-working finish
'“It's a learning process,” William Nylander said. “Every player has got to go through that stuff. He's learning. It will be a good year for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nylander hears brother’s frustration; Lehner expects hard-working finish
Quick hits: Sabres 5, Maple Leafs 2
'With Rasmus Ristolainen serving the first of his three-game suspension, Buffalo recalled defenseman Brady Austin from Rochester for his third straight NHL game. The Sabres sent forward Hudson Fasching back to the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 5, Maple Leafs 2
Inside the Sabres: Alumni ready to talk; Murray calls in favor; Petersen offered starting job
'The event’s legacy is visible on Buffalo’s streets and church parking lots. The alumni association helped purchase and sponsor the Mobile Mammography Coach, a pink bus that travels throughout the area and offers mammograms to women who otherwise wouldn’t be able to get them. The bus hit the road in 2012, and nearly 4,000 women got exams in the first two years alone.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Alumni ready to talk; Murray calls in favor; Petersen offered starting job
Sabres silence Toronto fans, beat Maple Leafs
'The Sabres, whose rebuild was supposed to be ahead of Toronto’s, trail their fiercest rival by 11 points. Still, perhaps they take some solace in continuing the Leafs’ run of futility here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres silence Toronto fans, beat Maple Leafs
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian has chance to impress
'“I’ve definitely had a little bit of a different role this year than I’ve been used to. That’s something you really can’t pinpoint one thing or another. It just seemed to be the way things were going this year. I’m just trying to finish strong here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian has chance to impress
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs lose a lot more than game in Buffalo (Toronto Sun) Milestone game for Kadri (Toronto Sun) McElhinney ready to step up for Leafs if needed (Toronto Sun) Snapshots: Maple Leafs' woes in Buffalo continue (Toronto Sun) Lose-lose for Leafs in Buffalo (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs goalie Andersen leaves game against Sabres with upper-body injury (CP) Leafs lose … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Eichel scores 2 in Sabres 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
'Ryan O'Reilly and Dmitry Kulikov each had a goal and assist, and Evander Kane also scored in a game the Sabres took control of by scoring three straight times in the second period. Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots, and the Sabres continued their home dominance over their cross-border rivals by improving to 18-2-1 against Toronto in their last 21 games at Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores 2 in Sabres 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
Eichel scores twice as Sabres stop Maple Leafs
'Ryan O'Reilly, Evander Kane and Dmitry Kulikov also scored for Buffalo (31-32-12). Robin Lehner made 32 saves.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice as Sabres stop Maple Leafs
Sabres recall D Austin
'Austin, 23, joins the team for the second time this week after making his NHL debut and recording four shots on goal in his first two games with the Sabres on Monday and Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Austin
Ryan O’Reilly weighs in on Sidney Crosby spear: ‘It happens’
'"I’m watching the play, watching the puck and the next thing I remember is getting a stick right to the crotch," said O’Reilly. "It threw me off, for sure. I got up slowly and turned around, I was trying to see who it was. And then off the one faceoff he comes up, or as we were skating down the ice and says ‘Yeah, sorry about that. I was going for your stick.’ I was like ‘Ah, … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly weighs in on Sidney Crosby spear: ‘It happens’
Eichel scores twice, Sabres thump Leafs 5-2
'The seating bowl has been emptying out with so many Leafs fans heading to the exits.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres thump Leafs 5-2
5 Observations: Sabres top Maple Leafs 5-2
'In the first 20 minutes, the Sabres had 16 shots, their most since they peppered the Penguins on March 5 with 21 in the opening period. Lately, the Sabres have had a hard time capitalizing on their chances, so two goals was a great way to start. Remember, this team had only six (!) in their previous five games.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Maple Leafs 5-2
Maple Leafs lose, give up ground in Atlantic
'Jack Eichel scored twice for Buffalo (31-32-12), which is 10 points behind the Bruins for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs lose, give up ground in Atlantic