'"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
Archives for December 2017
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
Sabres continue to let their chances slip by
'The Sabres simply lack sniping ability. They have scored on 80 of their 1,145 shots, good for just 7.0 percent. Since 1997-98, only one team has been worse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to let their chances slip by
Sabres Notebook: Winter Classic update; Housley ill; Devils hot
'"I will invite anybody to find a blade of grass," Mayer said. "We cover every inch of the stadium and transform the stadium so that when people do walk in and they have their ticket – and even if they come to 50 Mets games a year – they are watching something that is completely different than anything that they have experienced at Citi Field."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Winter Classic update; Housley ill; Devils hot
As Winter Classic nears, how much have Sabres' struggles affected TV ratings?
'"I think most hockey people are a little surprised that the Sabres aren't doing better than this," said Flood. "You didn't expect the Sabres to be where they are right now. In the same breath, there is something about a big stage that makes people play a little bit better. And it will create better competition hopefully and the Sabres will want to step up and want to show they … [Read more...] about As Winter Classic nears, how much have Sabres’ struggles affected TV ratings?
Friday's New Jersey Coverage
Sabres stand in way of Devils' perfect homestand (The Sports Xchange) Tonight's game: Devils vs. Sabres, 7 p.m. (SportsNet New York) Sabres at Devils preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage
Sabres' Housley misses practice
'The Sabres head coach was under the weather and stayed in the hotel. Former Blues head coach Davis Payne ran practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley misses practice
Josefson looks forward to 'special' return to New Jersey
'Josefson left the Devils to sign a one-year deal with the Sabres when free agency opened on July 1, a split he said was best for both sides. He's already played his former team once, a 6-2 Devils win when the two teams met in Buffalo on Oct. 9.' … [Read more...] about Josefson looks forward to ‘special’ return to New Jersey
Upon further review, Sabres dealt an unfortunate loss
'"We're one minute away from winning, 2-1, and we lose, 3-2."' … [Read more...] about Upon further review, Sabres dealt an unfortunate loss
Sabres Notebook: Son brightens O'Reilly's outlook; Pominville anniversary
'"There's nothing like it," O'Reilly said Wednesday, four days after welcoming Jameson Keane O'Reilly to the world. "Seeing him born, I was bawling my eyes out watching this little person come to life and just seeing a little piece of us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Son brightens O’Reilly’s outlook; Pominville anniversary
The Wraparound: Islanders 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
'Buffalo fell to 9-20-8, including 4-12-6 in the last 22 games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Islanders 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Thursday's New York Coverage
Islanders rally past Sabres in OT, with help of delayed review call (New York Post) Mathew Barzal’s goal wins it in overtime for Islanders (Newsday) Doug Weight sits Ryan Pulock, who hopes to play in Winnipeg (Newsday) Barzal's OT tally rallies Islanders past Sabres, 3-2 (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Islanders 3, Sabres 2 OT (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage