'“I have to give credit to our guys for finding a way to battle back,” he said. “We would have loved to have won that game in overtime, but getting a point after being two down in the third period says a lot about our group.”' … [Read more...] about Panarin’s overtime tally powers Blue Jackets over Sabres 5-4
Archives for October 2018
Sabres nab a point, fall to Blue Jackets 5-4 in OT
'Despite getting two more powerplay chances before the end of regulation, Buffalo was unable to put the go-ahead goal home, and overtime ensued for the first time in 11 games for the blue and gold.' … [Read more...] about Sabres nab a point, fall to Blue Jackets 5-4 in OT
Sabres' Larsson trying to find where he can help this team
'“We’ve had a couple of good games here, we’ve all played in this league for a while, so we know what to do and be responsible in key situations.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Larsson trying to find where he can help this team
5 Observations: Blue Jackets top Sabres 5-4 in OT
'It wasn't the ideal result against the Blue Jackets but the Sabres deserve a ton of credit for turning things around and sending the game to overtime. After a lifeless second period, the Sabres responded with a strong effort, erasing a two-goal deficit and earning a point for the fourth straight game.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blue Jackets top Sabres 5-4 in OT
Panarin boosts Blue Jackets past Sabres in OT
'"We'll learn from the mistakes we made but we've got to take credit where credit's due, we did a terrific job battling back on the road and getting a point," Sabres coach Phil Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Panarin boosts Blue Jackets past Sabres in OT
Sabres battle back to earn point in Columbus
'"We were way too loose. We're not going to win a lot of hockey games playing like that," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We know that and that's one thing we can take forward here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back to earn point in Columbus
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Big third period sends Amerks to 3-2 win over Rocket (Amerks.com) Jake Evans harves two points in a death of 3 to 2 facing the Americans of Rochester (RocketLaval.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Going fourth with a win streak is a rare feeling for Sabres
'"It was big to come off the West Coast trip we had with that game. the work the guys are putting in is showing in the games. Guys are willing to do what it takes to win and it's a good mindset we have here."' … [Read more...] about Going fourth with a win streak is a rare feeling for Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Big bounceback for Berglund
'The Sabres are 3-0 since Berglund returned as a member of a strong fourth line with Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons. They'll be together again Saturday night in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Big bounceback for Berglund
Sabres’ Jake McCabe feeling confident, building offensive game
'“Even defensively, he’s putting his body in front of pucks and he’s doing it at both ends of the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe feeling confident, building offensive game
Sabres aim to extend winning streak to four games
'If you’re counting, 307 games have passed since the Sabres last won four straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to extend winning streak to four games
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres look for fourth straight win vs. Blue Jackets (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Blue Jackets preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets Vs. Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
Jeff Skinner is making the most of his contract year in Buffalo
'Skinner has done more than score, too. His underlying numbers have all been positive, which indicates he’s had a positive impact even in the games he’s not scoring. His possession numbers at five-a-side are all positive when compared to those of his teammates, and he’s driving scoring chances and high-danger attempts as well as any other Sabre. The added bonus in all of this … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner is making the most of his contract year in Buffalo
Sabres' Thompson is learning as he waits for another chance to play
'Phil Housley said he scratched Thompson because he wanted him to get a look at the game from a different perspective. The young winger said, “Watching from up top is a different game, it’s a lot easier to see the game from up top, so it was nice to take a step back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson is learning as he waits for another chance to play
Kelly on Eichel: "He's one of the best in the league at attacking a line with speed"
'"They'll have to win their winnable games. There are teams that they are still not in the same class of. The Ducks are the worst defensive team in the NHL, and the Canadiens had an off night... The Sabres are a dump-in team. Last year, they dumped the puck in at a top-three rate in the league, and it's nearly the same this year. During the win streak, offensively … [Read more...] about Kelly on Eichel: “He’s one of the best in the league at attacking a line with speed”