Edmonton Oilers Game Day: Anton Slepyshev draws in vs. Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Sun) Oilers aim for split with Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Edmonton Oilers try to keep streak alive against Sabres (CHED-AM) Sabres at Oilers preview (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage
Archives for January 2018
Sabres look good, feel good with rewarding victory
'They looked like an NHL team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look good, feel good with rewarding victory
Sabres Notebook: Johnson embarrassed; Kane excited about playoff chance
'Johnson entered Monday's start against the Calgary Flames with a 1-8-3 record for an 11-26-9 club. He hadn't won since Oct. 15, and his .877 save percentage ranks 58th of the 60 goaltenders who have appeared in 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Johnson embarrassed; Kane excited about playoff chance
The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Flames 1 (OT)
'To say the Sabres improved from their previous game would be a huge understatement. They had a lot to prove after Saturday's 7-1 shellacking by Dallas, and they followed up with an impressive road game.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Flames 1 (OT)
Sabres Prospects: Twenty-goal scorers and hot returns from World Juniors
'Three Buffalo Sabres prospects have hit the 20-goal mark this season with their respective clubs while two others are impressing in their post-World Junior Championship experience.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Twenty-goal scorers and hot returns from World Juniors
Tires, rims stolen outside KeyBank Center during Sabres game
'The man, who parked near Erie Street and Templeton Terrace, said the theft from his vehicle happened between about 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., roughly the same time the sellout crowd at the arena for "Kids Day" was robbed of a pleasant afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Tires, rims stolen outside KeyBank Center during Sabres game
Chad Johnson opted against "cushy" return to Calgary
'“But I understood the situation. I’ve always been realistic with why someone is and isn’t playing. With our situation last year — I don’t want to look too much into it, I want to let go of it — but I think looking at it there were two guys capable of playing. So whenever there was any kind of a mistake there was always a focus on making a change. I think when there’s that … [Read more...] about Chad Johnson opted against “cushy” return to Calgary
Tuesday's Calgary Coverage
Flames suffer overtime loss to basement-dwelling Sabres (Calgary Sun) Chad Johnson opted against "cushy" return to Calgary (Calgary Sun) Photo gallery (Calgary Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Flames fall to Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) No easy task (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Calgary Coverage
Eichel scores in OT to give Sabres rare win in Calgary
'Johnson, making his first start against his former team, improve to 2-8-3 on the season. “Obviously there’s more motivation there and a little more desire,” he said. “Not stick it to them, but when they play me I’m sure they want to compete a little bit harder knowing me and I want to compete a little bit harder knowing them.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores in OT to give Sabres rare win in Calgary
Eichel's overtime blast lifts Sabres over Flames 2-1
'Jack Eichel was on the ice for the first 1:30 of overtime Monday in Calgary, punctuating his lengthy shift with a goal, sending the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win over the Flames. Eichel's game-winner was a rocket from the near faceoff circle, his 19th goal of the season, just as a Buffalo power play expired. Chad Johnson was strong in net against his former team, making 32 saves … [Read more...] about Eichel’s overtime blast lifts Sabres over Flames 2-1
Eichel Burns Flames in OT
'The Sabres bounced back with a strong effort following Saturday’s 7-1 loss to Dallas. “We were bitter about the way we played Saturday and rightfully so,” Eichel said following Monday’s win.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Burns Flames in OT
Sabres top Flames in overtime
'"There's more motivation there and a little more desire to kind of … not stick it to them, but when they play me, I'm sure they want to compete a little bit harder knowing me and I want to compete a little bit harder knowing them," Johnson said. "It was just a fun experience and it's nice to get the win. It's been a tough year so it's nice to get a win, especially tonight in … [Read more...] about Sabres top Flames in overtime
Eichel's OT winner caps strong response from Sabres in Calgary
'"It's an awesome win," Eichel said. "We knew how emotional and how invested he was in this game. We just wanted to play a full 60 and I thought we did a good job."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT winner caps strong response from Sabres in Calgary
Lehner takes responsibility but points to team accountability
'"In the NHL today, you cannot play one line or one D pair or have a goalie carry you," Lehner said. "It's too good of a league and especially this year with the scoring that's going on, there's a lot more space this year. We've got to do it as a team, all of us have to go out and do our job. I've got to do my job, everyone has to do their job, and that's how we turn it … [Read more...] about Lehner takes responsibility but points to team accountability
Sabres Notebook: Hockey world mourns loss of Johannson
'Johannson went outside the box to hire Housley, then a high school hockey coach, to lead the U.S. men's national junior team in the 2013 World Juniors. The Americans won the gold that year under Housley's guidance and the tournament helped kick-start his NHL coaching career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Hockey world mourns loss of Johannson