'“It’s been a huge presence here,” Robin Lehner said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “You really felt the loss in Buffalo the last week. I have a few friends that told me a lot about him that served with. There’s kind of been a lot of fans on social media, too, send me some messages.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner to honor fallen Buffalo K-9 Officer on jersey
Archives for November 2017
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Panthers snap five-game losing streak with victory in Buffalo on Friday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) During two-week absence, Roberto Luongo regains structure, returns sharp for Panthers (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Luongo gets milestone win, Panthers beat Sabres 4-1
'“We were coming off a really good game and we lay an egg for the last 40 minutes,” Okposo said. “We just got to find a way to be more consistent.”' … [Read more...] about Luongo gets milestone win, Panthers beat Sabres 4-1
Luongo reaches milestone as Panthers topple Sabres
'"You play a good, solid first period and you're doing the right things, making the right decisions and then the second period we made some poor choices," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Turning pucks over and as a result they turn into penalties and more penalties. ... We didn't pay the price to get into the interior. We had a lot of opportunities from the point to shoot … [Read more...] about Luongo reaches milestone as Panthers topple Sabres
Panthers pick up 4-1 win over Sabres
'Buffalo has slept walked through much of this game since their goal in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Panthers pick up 4-1 win over Sabres
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"I think we got lucky a couple of times in the first where they didn't really capitalize on some of our turnovers... we had turnovers in the first and we tried to address it in the locker room here, but it didn't get addressed. It's a high-scoring team over there. We have to keep playing a team game; everyone has to do better."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
Jason Botterill needs to see more consistency
'"Haven't been able to put two or three games together. Continue to see improvement. Now we have to see it carry over into the games."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill needs to see more consistency
Sabres' Lehner to honor fallen Buffalo Police Officer
'NHL rules will not allow Lehner to wear number 43 in the game, “We tried to do that, but it’s kind of tough, we’re using those jerseys in the warmup and it’s the best we could do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner to honor fallen Buffalo Police Officer
5 Observations: Panthers knock off Sabres 4-1
'For nearly the entire second period and the first half of the third period, Buffalo's offense disappeared. When they finally woke up it was too late, losing to the only team in the Eastern Conference that entered the night with fewer points. This was a game the Sabres needed to build some momentum. Instead, they looked flat and couldn't generate much of anything.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Panthers knock off Sabres 4-1
Sabres fall flat in 4-1 loss to Panthers
'After playing one of their most complete games in a 3-1 win over Washington on Tuesday, it was a disappointing effort over the final 40 minutes by Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall flat in 4-1 loss to Panthers
Sabres’ Lehner to honor Officer Lehner with jersey
'He will be wearing a jersey that says “C. Lehner” during warmups. Normally, Lehner wears the number 40 on his jersey, but this jersey features the number 43 for Officer Lehner’s radio call sign — K-9 43.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner to honor Officer Lehner with jersey
Dadonov lifts Panthers to victory, helps Luongo climb list
'"We were coming off a really good game (a 3-1 win against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday) and we lay an egg for the last 40 minutes," Okposo said. "We just got to find a way to be more consistent. I think it's everybody, especially our forwards. I think we bear the responsibility of that game tonight. We didn't manage the puck, we weren't hard enough to play against down … [Read more...] about Dadonov lifts Panthers to victory, helps Luongo climb list
Sabres lack consistency in loss to Panthers
'"We didn't keep doing what made us successful against Washington," Sabres goalie Robin Lehner said. "We get these results."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lack consistency in loss to Panthers
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks take Game 1 of weekend twinbill; Sens look for revenge Saturday (Belleville Intelligencer) Amerks double up Senators in 4-2 victory (Amerks.com) Rochester beat Sens to open back-to-back (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Sam Reinhart unable to get on track offensively
'"I think the opportunities have been there as of late, so maybe try and capitalize on that a little more," Reinhart said after preparing for Friday's visit by the Florida Panthers. "My focus right now is trying to build off the new line and read off each other. If we can do that as soon as possible, that's going to benefit everybody."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart unable to get on track offensively