'"We kept getting pucks deep, we grinded away and we got opportunities. After we scored that goal it just seemed like everything changed. It sucks."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers, Round III
Archives for January 2018
Couturier, Flyers defeat Sabres for third straight win
'O'Reilly gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead with a power-play goal at 1:50 of the second period. Jack Eichel knocked down the rebound of a Rasmus Ristolainen point shot on the left side and cycled it back to O'Reilly, who beat Neuvirth to the short side, over his right shoulder.' … [Read more...] about Couturier, Flyers defeat Sabres for third straight win
Sabres start strong, but lose momentum in loss to Flyers
'"I thought we really came out strong," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I think we controlled the play. Obviously we get that big power-play goal to get the first goal of the game, and then from that point we just changed the way we were playing for some reason."' … [Read more...] about Sabres start strong, but lose momentum in loss to Flyers
Sabres pulling for Bills -- even as they face off right at kickoff
'"We feel like we're kind of one big team because of Terry and Kim. We root for each other," Girgensons said. "It's nice to see the Bills accomplish something like that. All the best to them. I really think if they can stop the run, they'll be good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres pulling for Bills — even as they face off right at kickoff
Inside the Sabres: It's half bad
'This was the worst team I'd ever covered.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: It’s half bad
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers preview: A chance to hit the bye on a roll (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers vs. Sabres: 3 things to watch in Game 42 (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Flyers hope to stay sharp versus Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Flyers preview (NHL.com) 5 Things: Sabres vs. Flyers (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Griffith's three-point night leads Amerks to back-to-back wins (Buffalo News) Amerks reach 50-point mark with 3-1 win over Phantoms (Amerks.com) Rochester Hangs On Late Against Lehigh Valley (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Johnson remains a hanging Chad in the crease
'No team can survive with a backup playing that way, although Johnson's stats are well down the list of reasons for the Sabres' 10-22-9 record and 58-point pace for the season. Johnson, remember, won 22 games for Buffalo just two seasons ago and 18 for Calgary last year.' … [Read more...] about Johnson remains a hanging Chad in the crease
Sabres Notebook: Housley impressed by the way Jets soaring
'"They're a heavy team. They play the game the right way, have terrific speed up front and are well balanced," Housley said. "Their D like to activate into the rush to create offense. There's a lot of things we have to focus on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley impressed by the way Jets soaring
The Wraparound: Jets 4, Sabres 3
'The Sabres hit the halfway point of their schedule with a ghastly record of 10-22-9. Buffalo is 0-2-1 in its last three games, 2-5-3 in its last 10 and 4-9-5 in its last 18.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Jets 4, Sabres 3
Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt leaves World Juniors happy
'Showcasing those skills against the world’s best teenagers left some observers wondering if Mittelstadt could be an NHL-ready talent. These days, top prospects rarely spend more than a year or two in college.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt leaves World Juniors happy
Housley struggling as bench boss
'"You really find a lot out about yourself, not only as a player but as a coach, too," a weary looking Housley said as he fielded questions just a few hours before his squad took on the Jets. "You gotta continue to prepare and get your guys focused. You can never bring the last game with you. You’re only as good as your last shift, as they say."' … [Read more...] about Housley struggling as bench boss
Saturday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets scratch out 4-3 win over Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Housley struggling as bench boss (Winnipeg Free Press) Not too close for comfort: Jets hold steady to beat Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets Snaps: Laine welcomes homecoming, no hard feelings for Armia and Scheifele stays patient (Winnipeg Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Jets hold off Sabres to extend point streak to five … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Jets get point in 5th straight game with 4-3 win over Sabres
'“It’s frustrating,” forward Ryan O’Reilly said. “(The Jets) have a good power play and I thought we were prepared for them. We’ve got to stay out of the box. When someone’s that good, you can’t give their best players the opportunities because they’ll make us pay, and they did.”' … [Read more...] about Jets get point in 5th straight game with 4-3 win over Sabres
Jets hold off Sabres 4-3
'The two teams traded goals once in the third -- Bryan Little put home a Trouba rebound just 25 seconds into the final period, but Scott Wilson responded with his first goal of the year. Evan Rodrigues and Jason Pominville assisted on Wilson's tally, just as they did on Scandella's goal earlier in the game.' … [Read more...] about Jets hold off Sabres 4-3