How to watch tonight's Detroit Red Wings-Buffalo Sabres game (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings vs. Sabres: Buffalo among teams Detroit can still catch in standings (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings' lineup vs. Sabres: Tomas Nosek's season debut; Darren Helm out two games (Ann Arbor News) 5 things to watch: Red Wings reduced to role as spoilers (Ann Arbor News) Wings hope power-play … [Read more...] about Monday’s Detroit Coverage
Archives for March 2017
Overshadowed Jack Eichel doing just fine, thank you
'His ability to create offence should not be overlooked, even in contrast to McDavid, Matthews and Laine.' … [Read more...] about Overshadowed Jack Eichel doing just fine, thank you
Sabres' Ennis enjoys his new line
'Ennis only has four goals and five assists for nine points in 41 games. That would give him just eight goals over an 82 game schedule and of course, he’s frustrated, “It doesn’t get any more frustrating than that, it’s been a tough go, but there’s a lot worse things in life, you’ve got to work yourself out of any rut you’re in, you’ve got to work yourself out of any situation … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis enjoys his new line
As more injuries hit, Ristolainen sees more ice time
'He's topped the 30-minute plateau twice in the past four games, skating 30:02 on Friday. He's been at or above 30 minutes eight times this season, with his highest total coming on Jan. 20 against Detroit, when he played 35:24.' … [Read more...] about As more injuries hit, Ristolainen sees more ice time
Mike Harrington: If Bylsma goes, Sabres' time for excuses will be over
'You want quit, go watch what's happening to poor Lindy Ruff in Dallas. I was in the stands Sunday in San Jose as the Stars packed it in during a 5-1 loss to the Sharks. It was more of the same two nights later in a 7-1 butt-kicking in Edmonton. Part of the reason the Sabres don't get flogged like that is because Robin Lehner and Anders Nilsson generally don't allow it to … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: If Bylsma goes, Sabres’ time for excuses will be over
Inside the Sabres: Vegas will roll the expansion dice on ...
'The seven we’ll protect are Okposo, Ryan O’Reilly, Evander Kane, Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson, Ennis and William Carrier. That leaves Vegas with the opportunity to select Girgensons, Matt Moulson, Nicholas Deslauriers and Justin Kea.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Vegas will roll the expansion dice on …
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks shut out by St. John’s for 4th straight loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) IceCaps blank Americans, move into fourth place in AHL North (St. John's Telegram) Amerks come up empty-handed in rematch with IceCaps (Amerks.com) IceCaps Trump Americans 2-0 (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Ten rounds later, Sabres finally enjoy shootout win
'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
'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