'"I think we need to use this game as an example of what it takes to win a hockey game," Jack Eichel said after his team roared back, tied the game with 2:08 left in regulation and won it 5-4 on Ryan O'Reilly's goal at 2:59 of overtime.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s overtime goal lifts Sabres over Bruins
Archives for October 2017
Sabres place D Gorges on IR
'Gorges, 33, was day-to-day before going on IR. In four games this season, he has no points and four penalty minutes, averaging 14:13 time on ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place D Gorges on IR
Sabres come back for 5-4 OT win over Boston
'Buffalo kept the possesion of the puck almost the entire 3-on-3 overtime period, and forced Boston to make several stops before O'Reilly's goal came three minutes into OT. The goal was reviewed to determine if Rasmus Ristolainen interfered with Khudobin in the crease. It was decided that Ristolainen was pushed into the Bruins' goaltender, and it was a "good goal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back for 5-4 OT win over Boston
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
'“Pommer’ scores a big one for us and then, you know, we were able to get another one, I thought we started to rolling some shifts over ibn the second period, getting some good opportunities. ‘Lenny’ made a few huge saves, made one on Marchand on a breakaway and I thought we just came in here between periods and got it together. You know, we just wanted to go out and make a … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
5 Observations: Sabres rally, take down Bruins 5-4 in OT
'The third period was one of the Sabres' best of the season, outshooting the Bruins 15-6 and outscoring their opponent 2-0. Aside from the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights earlier in the week, the final 20 minutes on Saturday were some of the Sabres' most dominant of the year.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres rally, take down Bruins 5-4 in OT
O'Reilly, Sabres rally past Bruins in overtime
'"I think [in] the first period we still did a lot of things well, playing like a road game coming in and [getting] a couple bad bounces early," O'Reilly said. "But we were more consistent, guys were more positive, we stuck with it, we kept working and then eventually we wore them down when we started to get bounces. As the game kind of shifted it was a complete effort by … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Sabres rally past Bruins in overtime
Sabres hope to build off lessons of comeback victory in Boston
'"I think we need to use this game as an example of what it takes to win a hockey game," Sabres forward Eichel said. "Factor said it after the game, it doesn't mean much if you don't come back Tuesday and have a good performance."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to build off lessons of comeback victory in Boston
Sabres recall Redmond from Amerks
'Redmond (6'2", 212 lbs., 7/26/1988) joins the Sabres for his first recall since being acquired on Oct. 4 from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Nicolas Deslauriers. In four games this season, he is tied for the Amerks' team lead in points (3), assists (2) and plus/minus rating (plus-2).' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Redmond from Amerks
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Comets strike for four power-play goals in win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks end homestand with 5-1 loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Demko, power play lead Comets to third straight win (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Banged-up Bruins limp into game against Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Bruins preview (NHL.com) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Pride, wins lacking as Sabres' season-opening stumble continues
'Yet here they are again, watching opponents skate past them while mistakes pile up. The Sabres scored in the opening minute, then watched the Canucks' shot advantage grow to 12-1 to 15-2 to 23-7 to 30-9 to 36-10. Vancouver finished with a 41-22 cushion.' … [Read more...] about Pride, wins lacking as Sabres’ season-opening stumble continues
Sabres Notebook: Johnson feels good about his game, except for the results
'"Right from the start, even the New Jersey game and the last game in Vegas, I felt good about my game and where it's at but at the end of the day it's about results and winning," Johnson said. "I haven't been getting the results I've wanted in the games. I just try to stay positive and move on to the next shot and just try to get the team in position to win hockey games. I … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Johnson feels good about his game, except for the results
The Wraparound: Canucks 4, Sabres 2
'As bad as the Sabres played, there were within a goal throughout the third period until Derek Dorsett scored into an empty net with 21.7 seconds left.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canucks 4, Sabres 2
Short-handed goal dooms Sabres again in loss to Canucks
'Well, eight contests into what looks like another lost season, the reeling Sabres haven’t bucked the trend. A short-handed goal – incredibly, the Sabres have already allowed a whopping six – swung the momentum again in Friday’s 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks before 18,050 fans inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Short-handed goal dooms Sabres again in loss to Canucks
Season with Sabres ignited goalie Anders Nilsson’s NHL career
'“Huge,” Nilsson said of what 2016-17 did for his career. “I had a great year last year. I’m very grateful for Buffalo, to the Sabres. I really enjoyed it here. I had a great time in the city. … I like the organization. I’ve very thankful.' … [Read more...] about Season with Sabres ignited goalie Anders Nilsson’s NHL career