'Through five games, Dahlin has become progressively more daring about getting into the play. His confidence is clearly growing about starting the rush or joining in when it's already in motion. If he's conservatively looming back at the blueline on this play, for instance, there's no chance to score.' … [Read more...] about Memorable mileposts mark start of Sabres’ trip
Archives for October 2018
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson gets another winner, in OT, as Amerks win their third (Buffalo News) Rochester controls third, tops Sound Tigers in OT (Connecticut Post) Olofsson delivers game-winner for second straight night as Amerks tame Sound Tigers in overtime (Amerks.com) Amerks Top Sound Tigers in Overtime, 3-2 (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin's first NHL goal thrills Sabres, sparks victory
'"It's one of those things that you'll never forget as a young player coming into the NHL," coach Phil Housley said after the 3-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes in Gila River Arena. "You always know when you scored your first career goal in the NHL so I was really happy for him."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s first NHL goal thrills Sabres, sparks victory
Sabres Notebook: A road trip this long is not the norm
'"Just getting off to a good start on your first game, because of the long flight and the circumstances going on the road, is always critical," Housley said prior to the game. "We'd like to kick off this road trip with a win. That sort of sets the stage for the rest of the trip."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: A road trip this long is not the norm
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Coyotes 0
'Dahlin is the youngest defenseman to score a goal in the NHL in 23 years. Boston's Kyle McLaren was 18 years, 130 days when he scored for the Bruins on Oct, 26, 1995.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Coyotes 0
Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin scores first NHL goal
'At 18 years and 175 days, Dahlin was the second-youngest player in Sabres history to record a point, trailing only center Pierre Turgeon, who was 18 years and 44 days when he had an assist on Oct. 11, 1987 against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin scores first NHL goal
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Coyotes fall back into scoring drought in loss to Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Arizona Coyotes shut out again despite continued shot advantage (KMVP-FM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Top pick Dahlin scores first goal, Sabres beat Coyotes 3-0
'“It was sweet,” Ullmark said of his shutout. “I didn’t have to fight much to see the puck, so all credit to the guys for helping out.”' … [Read more...] about Top pick Dahlin scores first goal, Sabres beat Coyotes 3-0
Dahlin, Ullmark notch career firsts in 3-0 win over Arizona
'Later in the period, Conor Sheary put the Sabres up 2-0 on the power play. Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart passed the puck back and forth along the near wall before Reinhart found Sheary in front with a backhand pass. Sheary hammered it past Raanta for his 3rd goal of the young season. The score remained 2-0 until 16:29 of the 3rd period. Skinner took a long, looping pass from … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Ullmark notch career firsts in 3-0 win over Arizona
Sabres' Ullmark plays his first game of the season and gets his first NHL shutout
'The Sabres got back to playing with speed in Arizona and it showed up in spades on the Sabres first goal. Jeff Skinner blew around the Coyotes defense to walk in on Antti Raanta. Skinner hit the post, but Rasmas Dahlin used his speed to get right to the top of the crease and pop the rebound in for his first NHL goal. As it turned out, his first NHL goal was also a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ullmark plays his first game of the season and gets his first NHL shutout
Dahlin, Ullmark power Sabres past Coyotes
'The No. 1 overall pick now has two points this season after registering his first career point in Thursday's loss to the Avs.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Ullmark power Sabres past Coyotes
Dahlin scores first NHL goal, Sabres blank Coyotes
'"It's always fun to make saves, especially if you can make enough saves for the team to win," Ullmark said. "They had some pushes, but we played real solid defensively. We were keeping the guys outside."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores first NHL goal, Sabres blank Coyotes
Dahlin's goal headlines night of firsts in win over Coyotes
'Sabres coach Phil Housley said the players were thrilled for their young teammate at the time of the goal, and their enthusiasm could be heard from outside the dressing room following a 3-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s goal headlines night of firsts in win over Coyotes
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson's goal wins for Amerks in Bridgeport (Buffalo News) Sound Tigers take penalties, blow lead in home opener (Connecticut Post) Olofsson lifts Amerks past Sound Tigers in final minute (Amerks.com) Sound Tigers Fall Short in Home Opener (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres must shore up power play as they head west
'Housley noted, in particular, that the Sabres need to regroup their discipline on the power play, and rely as much on their second power-play unit as their first. Eichel, Okposo, Sheary, Sam Reinhart and Rasmus Ristolainen have primarily made up the man-advantage unit, and the Sabres are 3-for-15 (20 percent) on the power play in four games. Buffalo entered Friday tied for … [Read more...] about Sabres must shore up power play as they head west