'During their first homestand, Carter Hutton was arguably the Sabres most valuable player. In the Sabres return to Buffalo, Hutton had a rough night, allowing a few goals he'd surely like back.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres get third straight win, knock off Canadiens 4-3
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Okposo nets game winner, Pommer scores twice in 4-3 win over Montreal
'For Buffalo, it was another example of not straying from the gameplan and continuing to put pressure on opposing netminders.' … [Read more...] about Okposo nets game winner, Pommer scores twice in 4-3 win over Montreal
Sabres defeat Canadiens on late Okposo goal
'"It felt like we were in control the whole game. We never broke, we just played the same way all game," Okposo said. "Three one-goal deficits didn't matter. We just stuck to our guns."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Canadiens on late Okposo goal
Pominville after comeback win: 'It's a different team'
'"It shows a lot about the group we have, the resiliency we have," Pominville said. "… We limited them to four shots in the third period too, which is pretty good against one of the best teams in the East right now. A lot of good things. We've got to make sure we keep going, come to practice tomorrow and move on. But yeah, it shows a lot about the character this group has."' … [Read more...] about Pominville after comeback win: ‘It’s a different team’
Sabres want to continue winning ways as they prepare to face upstart Montreal Canadiens
'“It’s important for us to start fast, and not to start when we’re already down a couple goals,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “It’s good to have a good first period, and get out, and try to get a lead and score first. They (Montreal) play a pretty fast game. We’ve got to be ready to skate. We’ve got to be ready to get to the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to continue winning ways as they prepare to face upstart Montreal Canadiens
Sabres must showcase speed against upstart Canadiens
'“Now we had to start getting our head and mind right playing a really good Montreal team tomorrow,” Housley said. “They’re a very fast team and I just wanted us to push the pace a little bit more..' … [Read more...] about Sabres must showcase speed against upstart Canadiens
‘Little pest’ Jeff Skinner scoring, feeling comfortable with Sabres
'“He’s just a little pest,” McCabe said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “Yeah, he’s always chirping. He’s a competitive guy, and he makes you pay in front of the net, especially a guy you think you’re stronger than him, you’re bigger than him, he finds a way to get to the net and get that puck by you. I’m just glad he’s on our team now.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Little pest’ Jeff Skinner scoring, feeling comfortable with Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin meets expectations
'"He is gaining more and more confidence. Its role increases. Right now, he is in the first wave. He controls the game from above, "said Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin meets expectations
Culture change in Buffalo
'"Whether it's the players we've acquired or the ones we've drafted, they have a role to play in the fact that we're a more united group. They are real professionals. They quickly became part of the group, "Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Culture change in Buffalo
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens Game Day: Antti Niemi is the 'perfect kind of backup' goalie (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Rasmus Dahlin meets expectations (Journal de Montreal) Culture change in Buffalo (Journal de Montreal) Canadian-Sabers: mutual respect (Journal de Montreal) Sabres come home from successful trip to face … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
The Sabres defense has scored six goals in the first nine games
'Jake McCabe was the first defenseman to score last season and has a goal and two assists this year. McCabe said, “We’re just executing better. Everyone is contributing from the back end, everyone can skate from the back end, so we’re all playing good minutes and everyone is getting into the game.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres defense has scored six goals in the first nine games
Housley: 'We found a way to win' to close out the western road trip
'"Our execution was very high in both of those games, but it's five guys coming back together to help each other. It's the forwards getting in the way of the opposition when they're trying to forecheck and buying time for the [defense] and those little plays of 5-10-foot passes coming out of our zone. It just seems like when we're a block of five back there and we get the easy … [Read more...] about Housley: ‘We found a way to win’ to close out the western road trip
Coming off strong road trip, Sabres look to keep going north
'Following an overnight flight that led into a rest day on Monday and a light skills practice on Tuesday, the Sabres were back in full-throttle mode in preparation for their home game against the Montreal Canadiens. Phil Housley took a moment early in the session to remind his team what had gotten them their last two wins.' … [Read more...] about Coming off strong road trip, Sabres look to keep going north
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks carry six game point streak into weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin, teammates bond watching LeBron James; says Lakers-Rockets brawl 'wasn't a really good fight'
'“It was just one punch, so it wasn’t a really good fight,” Dahlin said. “But I don’t think basketball is like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, teammates bond watching LeBron James; says Lakers-Rockets brawl ‘wasn’t a really good fight’