Edmonton Oilers can't maintain momentum, fall to Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Oilers Snapshots: Benoit Pouliot trying to find his game in Buffalo (Edmonton Journal) McDavid still stumped after 3-1 loss to Eichel, Sabres (AP) Struggling Oilers, Sabres search for answers to right sinking ships (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: Sabres 3, Oilers 1 … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Edmonton Coverage
Archives for November 2017
Lehner stops 29 shots in Sabres 3-1 win over Oilers
'“Seeing the way we could play tonight, I think more than anything it should be a bit of a boost to everyone in the room, a little confidence,” Eichel said. “When we play the right way, when we do things, it’s rewarding.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner stops 29 shots in Sabres 3-1 win over Oilers
Sabres end streak with win over Oilers
'"I thought it was a great response," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "This team's been through a lot in the short past here. There's been a lot of challenges and a lot of conversations. It was time to put things into action. I thought everybody played well. I can't really think of anybody that didn't contribute and that's what we need as a team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres end streak with win over Oilers
Sabres reassign D Nelson
'Nelson, 25, has one goal and three assists in 14 games with Rochester this season. He owns four assists and 12 penalty minutes in 18 career NHL contests with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign D Nelson
Atrocious Sabres a reminder tanking guarantees nothing
'Buffalo is a one-line team with a struggling goaltender. Sure, injuries have played a part — Rasmus Ristolainen was the league leader in time on ice when he went down to injury — but it’s not as though the Sabres were showing signs of improvement when it took them six games to earn their first win of the season. Since the tank season they’ve added Ryan O’Reilly, Kyle Okposo, … [Read more...] about Atrocious Sabres a reminder tanking guarantees nothing
Sabres defeat Edmonton 3-1
'Give some credit to the Buffalo defense early on tonight. They have kept Connor McDavid in check to this point. He had one opportunity cutting through slot in the offensive zone, but never was really in a position to control the play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Edmonton 3-1
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
'"I thought we had a solid effort for 60 minutes today. We stuck to what we talked about, and it gave us the result we wanted."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
Nylander not focused on World Juniors right now
'"He's still eligible to play, and it will be something that we look at with just how he performs over the next couple of weeks here," Botterill said. "From my perspective, I've always believed that the World Juniors is a great opportunity for young players to challenge themselves. It's always a great honor to represent your country, and challenge yourself against your fellow … [Read more...] about Nylander not focused on World Juniors right now
Jason Botterill excited about the prospects
'"We're excited about our starts in the minors, especially from the prospects. Our team needs to get better. There's so much hockey to be played. We have to continue to improve our young players, whether it's Jack or Rasmus, they're young players that can improve daily."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill excited about the prospects
Sabres send Nelson back to Rochester
'Nelson did not get into a game after his call up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Nelson back to Rochester
5 Observations: Sabres snap skid, top Oilers 3-1
'Well, that didn't take long. In his first game since early November, Ristolainen was all over the place and led all Sabres defensemen in ice time, finishing the night with 27:32. He even added an assist on Okposo's empty-net goal as the cherry-on-top.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres snap skid, top Oilers 3-1
Sabres defeat Oilers, end seven-game skid
'"I thought a lot of guys showed desperation tonight," Sabres center Jack Eichel said. "A guy like Kyle Okposo, obviously, he's been working really hard as of late. It's nice to see him get rewarded with an empty-netter. I thought he played a great game. Those are some key plays he made for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Oilers, end seven-game skid
Eichel, Ristolainen play key roles in win over Edmonton
'"It's one game, so obviously we need to carry this," Eichel said. "Seeing the way we could play tonight, I think more than anything it should be a bit of a boost to everyone in the room, a little confidence. When we play the right way, when we do the right things, it's rewarding. We've just got to try to find that consistency."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Ristolainen play key roles in win over Edmonton
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Goal-happy Amerks put up 10 on Binghamton (Buffalo News) 5-goal first period just half of Amerks outburst against Devils (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) B-Devils rocked at Rochester (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks dismantle Devils 10-3 for fourth straight win at home (Amerks.com) Slow start dooms Binghamton in 10-3 loss in Rochester (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Pride becomes the motivating factor for Matt Moulson
'"Yeah, I think it's hard to sometimes," Moulson said about ignoring the chatter. "But I think once you start worrying about that, then you've got a little more problems than just hockey. I think you're at home thinking about a lot of things. Obviously you want to do well. I think any athlete that's competitive wants to do well in a team environment and personally.' … [Read more...] about Pride becomes the motivating factor for Matt Moulson