'"The first two periods, I thought we tried to take it to them," Eichel said in PPG Paints Arena. "The third period, we sat back and let them take it to us. We played scared to lose and not to win."' … [Read more...] about Show of camaraderie by Sabres’ stars goes for naught
Archives for November 15, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Gorges fights for physicality; Bailey's play 'dipped'; turkey drive
'"I love that fact about hockey," Gorges said Tuesday. "I love that it's a physical game. Guys are there to stick up for their teammates. That's what separates hockey from all the other sports. We're allowed to do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Gorges fights for physicality; Bailey’s play ‘dipped’; turkey drive
The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 4 (OT)
'The Penguins tied the game, 4-4, with just 6:11 to play. Evgeni Malkin controlled the puck deep in the Buffalo zone, then sent a cross-ice pass to Phil Kessel at the side of the net. The sniper went to one knee to bury his chance.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 4 (OT)
Sabres blow late lead, lose to Penguins in OT
'“We earned that lead going into the third, there’s a reason why we have it,” Reinhart said following his one-goal, three-point effort. “That’s probably the best team in the world over the last few years. We play with the mindset we’re going to go take it to them and we play with the lead."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose to Penguins in OT
Sabres’ Justin Falk earning keep on top defense tandem
'“He brings a physical element to the game, he’s a tough competitor, he protects our net front well, he puts himself in harm’s way blocking shots,” Housley said. “But I also like him jumping up in the play. You saw in Montreal (on Saturday) he joined the rush a couple times."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Falk earning keep on top defense tandem
Jason Botterill's return will be special for Penguins' younger players
'But if Botterill’s work in Pittsburgh finding young prospects, then helping with the development process, serves as any indication, things likely will turn around in Buffalo quickly.' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill’s return will be special for Penguins’ younger players
Wednesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins top the Sabres, 5-4, on Sheary's OT winner (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Crosby busts out of funk against Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Third line of Sheary, Sheahan and Hornqvist comes through for Penguins in win (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jason Botterill's return will be special for Penguins' younger players (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins find right mix; Sidney … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby, Sheary lead Penguins past Sabres 5-4 in OT
'“It’s frustrating, and we have to do a better job,” Reinhart said. “We earned that lead going into the third. There’s a reason why we have it. We play with a mindset that we’re going to take it to them and play with a lead. Then, we get it and we sit back too much.”' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Sheary lead Penguins past Sabres 5-4 in OT
Penguins rally past Sabres for OT win
'"It's good to get one," Eichel said. "I haven't had one in a while, so hopefully that will jump-start me."' … [Read more...] about Penguins rally past Sabres for OT win
Penguins Rally For 5-4 OT Win Over Sabres
'Buffalo held leads of 2-0 and 3-1, but couldn't hang on for the win. Robin Lehner stopped 40 shots in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Rally For 5-4 OT Win Over Sabres
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins
'"First two periods I thought we tried to take it to them. In the 3rd, we played scared to lose, not to win. They're a good hockey team. We got to do for 60 minutes. In the third period I thought we were just getting rid of pucks, weren't forechecking too well, letting them set their breakout up and they played the whole period in our zone. It's frustrating. We'll work on it."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins
5 Observations: Penguins top Sabres 5-4 in OT
'If Buffalo has any chance of climbing out of the massive hole they've dug 18 games into the season they need to start winning these close games. In their last three games they have scored first and in every game they have lost. These are precious points slipping away, especially for a team that has little room for error.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Penguins top Sabres 5-4 in OT
Crosby scores, helps Penguins defeat Sabres in overtime
'Kane and Sam Reinhart scored the Sabres' two first-period goals. Kane shot the puck off the left post to score on a 2-on-1, giving Buffalo a 1-0 lead at 3:45. Reinhart scored a power-play goal on a wrist shot, putting the puck between the right post and goalie Matt Murray to make it 2-0 with 3:07 left in the first.' … [Read more...] about Crosby scores, helps Penguins defeat Sabres in overtime
Sabres cite change in mentality as reason for OT loss in Pittsburgh
'For a team that's still learning how to be consistent in pressure situations, moments of adversity were met head on through the first 40 minutes on Tuesday. For example: When Reinhart was leveled with an open-ice hit from Penguins defenseman Ian Cole, not only did Eichel quickly drop his gloves in response, the Sabres then went on to kill off a power play with Eichel and Kane … [Read more...] about Sabres cite change in mentality as reason for OT loss in Pittsburgh