'The Sabres outshot Nashville, 35-32, but couldn't beat goaltender Pekke Rinne. He improved to 40-9-4 as the Preds moved to 48-14-10.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Predators 4, Sabres 0
Archives for March 2018
Vet to get 'ceremonial' key to home he already lives in at Sabres game
'He already has the keys and the house, but Walmart has since signed on as a sponsor of Black's home. The company, which is featured in promotional packages during Sabres games, is using Monday's event as a chance to recognize its generosity. Walmart representatives will join Black and Ken Eakes, executive director of the Military Warriors Support Foundation, for a presentation … [Read more...] about Vet to get ‘ceremonial’ key to home he already lives in at Sabres game
Sabres play well against heavyweight Predators, still lose
'At this point in another lost season, playing well against a powerhouse team gearing up for a run to the Stanley Cup – the Predators have won nine straight road games – represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play well against heavyweight Predators, still lose
Sabres notes: Predators’ Ryan Ellis grew close to Phil Housley
'“He was more of almost a friend than a coach,” said Ellis, who scored a career-high 16 goals last season. “That goes a long way with the length of the season and every year, year in and year out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Predators’ Ryan Ellis grew close to Phil Housley
Tuesday's Nashville Coverage
Predators' point streak reaches record 15 games in victory against Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Predators rave about Rinne, believe he'll win Vezina Trophy (NHL.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Rinne Continues Vezina Push, Shuts Out Sabres as Preds Win Again (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Nashville Coverage
Rinne gets 40th win as Predators beat Sabres 4-0
'“I can’t fault the way our guys played. I thought they brought their best game,” Housley said. “One thing I’d like to see our guys do better is stop in front of the net and start pounding it, whacking at some loose pucks there.”' … [Read more...] about Rinne gets 40th win as Predators beat Sabres 4-0
Nashville shuts out Sabres 4-0
'This game has fallen into the trap of so many others this season. The visitors are now content with running the time off of the clock, now that the Sabres have failed to convert on their early power play chance this frame. It was a carryover from the second period, and yielded little to no offense.' … [Read more...] about Nashville shuts out Sabres 4-0
Sabres played well, but it's still not good enough to beat the best
'Just like they did against Chicago, the line of Evan Rodrigues, Nick Baptiste and Justin Bailey drove the Preds crazy with their speed. Early in the period, Baptiste blew in on the right wing side and got a puck past Pekka Rinne and into the crease. Justin Bailey had nothing but the wide open net, but he couldn’t knock the bouncing puck out of the air.' … [Read more...] about Sabres played well, but it’s still not good enough to beat the best
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Predators
'"The score is probably a bit misleading, but I know we have a lot to work on."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Predators
Bailey called up from Rochester
'Bailey was sent down and served a one-game suspension for an illegal check to the head during a game on March 11 against the Syracuse Crunch. The Amerks ended up losing their matchup with the Hartford Wolf Pack, 6-4 and have now lost five of their last six games.' … [Read more...] about Bailey called up from Rochester
5 Observations: Predators blank Sabres 4-0
'Buffalo actually outshot Nashville 35-32, but Pekka Rinne was stellar. He was only beaten twice, and on both occasions, the Sabres' shots rang off the post. Sometimes you just run into a hot goalie, and that's what happened to the Sabres on Monday.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Predators blank Sabres 4-0
Predators shut out Sabres to extend point streak to 15
'"Really happy with the way we played against the best team in the League at this point," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Exactly the way we want to play. I thought we were fast. We were aggressive. ... We didn't seize our opportunities, but I can't fault the way our guys played."' … [Read more...] about Predators shut out Sabres to extend point streak to 15
Sabres unable to solve Rinne in loss to Predators
'"You saw it tonight, he makes some really big-time saves," Housley said. "We had some really golden looks he made look really easy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Rinne in loss to Predators
Sabres recall Bailey from Rochester
'Bailey (6'4", 214 lbs., 7/1/1995), who joins the Sabres for his fourth recall this season, has four points (3+1) in 10 games for the Sabres this season. Currently in his third professional season, the Buffalo native has recorded eight points (5+3) in 50 career NHL games for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey from Rochester
At first meeting with old team, Housley hopes his message is sinking in
'"There's going to be a lot of emotions, mixed emotions, but I'm just glad the game's here to start out and it's been so far into the season," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "I spent a lot of time with that organization. They gave me a start in the NHL and we sort of grew together, the players and myself as a coach.' … [Read more...] about At first meeting with old team, Housley hopes his message is sinking in