'"I was planning the first one to happen Monday afternoon," Ristolainen said, "but I'll take it one game earlier."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen’s flair for the dramatic comes one game early
Archives for December 30, 2017
Mike Harrington: How soon can Mittelstadt come to Buffalo and stay?
'Mittelstadt is the MVP of this event over the first four days – and it's not even close.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: How soon can Mittelstadt come to Buffalo and stay?
Sabres Notebook: Josefson fondly recalls Devils; Girgensons hitting
'"I was here for a long time, so of course it's a lot of memories," Josefson said. "I had a really good time playing here and had a lot of friends."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josefson fondly recalls Devils; Girgensons hitting
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Devils 3 (OT)
'The Devils were 16-0-1 when leading after 40 minutes. The Sabres were just 1-17-2 when trailing. The numbers didn't matter, including the Sabres' 1-8 overtime record entering the extra session. They moved it to 2-8 while ending the Devils' five-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Devils 3 (OT)
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils fall to Sabres in overtime | Rapid reaction (Newark Star Ledger) Devils lose to Sabres: 6 observations | Disappointment to end home stand (Newark Star Ledger) Why Devils didn't take issue with Taylor Hall's overturned goal (Newark Star Ledger) Devils blow lead, lose 4-3 in overtime to Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils re-assign Dalton Prout after he clears waivers … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
Rasmus Ristolainen scores in OT, Sabres beat Devils 4-3
'“The only place where I looked was the net.” Ristolainen said. “I tried to take the puck there, maybe make a little move and just found a little corner there.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen scores in OT, Sabres beat Devils 4-3
Eichel scores twice, Sabres snap Devils' 5-game streak
'"This is a huge win for us," said Eichel, who has seven goals in his last six games and 15 on the season. "That's a really good hockey team. We're down a goal on the road in the third period and we find a way to come back and get two points. Hats off to us."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres snap Devils’ 5-game streak
Eichel Sparks Comeback, Sabres Beat Devils 4-3 in OT
'Eichel nearly put the Sabres ahead late, but his deflection rang off the crossbar. In overtime, Ryan O'Reilly and Sam Reinhart both came up with excellent scoring chances, but it was Ristolainen powering his way to the net off a faceoff and burying a shot for the 4-3 Sabres win.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Sparks Comeback, Sabres Beat Devils 4-3 in OT
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"I think we did a great job. That's a really good hockey team. They don't make it easy, and they make you earn everything that you get. They have a lot of speed and some real skilled forwards that make a lot of plays. Credit to us for sticking to our gameplan and finding a way to win. It's nice to be on the other end of it."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
Risto’s OT winner powers Sabres past Devils 4-3
'In the midst of a seven game road trip, the Blue and Gold snapped a two game losing streak, however, the nine wins by the team are the fewest through December are the fewest by the franchise since the 2002-2003 season.' … [Read more...] about Risto’s OT winner powers Sabres past Devils 4-3
Ristolainen, Sabres hand Devils first loss in six games
'The Devils appeared to take a 4-3 lead 77 seconds later when Hall beat Lehner on a breakaway. However, the goal was negated by a successful coach's challenge for offside from Sabres coach Phil Housley, who credited video coach Mat Myers for spotting the offside. "I was thinking he didn't have possession, but when I looked at it again, he was onside until he lifted his skate," … [Read more...] about Ristolainen, Sabres hand Devils first loss in six games
Ristolainen scores OT winner; Eichel nets a pair in victory over Devils
'The result was a reversal of fortune for a Sabres team that has played well as of late but has too often left points on the table with overtime losses, including in their game in New York on Wednesday. Buffalo entered the night with a 1-8 record in overtime, and four of those losses had come in December.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen scores OT winner; Eichel nets a pair in victory over Devils
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans take over top spot in North Division with shutout victory (Buffalo News) Ullmark, Amerks blank Marlies to claim division lead (Amerks.com) Tough Defensive Battle at Home (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage