'"You look at the room, I think the guys are believing the next guy’s going to get the job done and set you up for your shifts," Eichel beamed afterward. "We’re a pretty tight bunch right now for how many new guys have come into this team. ... Everyone out there doesn’t want to let the guy next to them down."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores in overtime to send Sabres to sixth straight win
Archives for November 20, 2018
Roommates Dahlin, Mittelstadt helping each other adjust to life with Sabres
'They troll each other on social media, talk trash following games of Fortnite and grab dinner post-practice. Though the Sabres have little free time during this late-fall slog, their two teenage rookies are typically always together away from the rink.' … [Read more...] about Roommates Dahlin, Mittelstadt helping each other adjust to life with Sabres
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Penguins 4, OT
'Buffalo, now 13-6-2, swept the three-game road trip with wins in Winnipeg and Minnesota. Casey Mittelstadt's wrist shot at 11:12 into the third period tied it. Hutton stopped 36 shots, including a Phil Kessel breakaway with the score tied late in the third period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Penguins 4, OT
Sabres roar back again, beat Penguins in overtime
'“It’s just unbelievable, the resiliency,” coach Phil Housley said after the Sabres snapped their eight game losing streak in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back again, beat Penguins in overtime
Sabres notes: Conor Sheary returns for first game against Penguins
'“I got an AHL opportunity with them and was able to take advantage of that and then sign an NHL deal with them,” Sheary said prior to his first game here as a visitor. “I got to give them a lot of props. They gave me an opportunity to play in this league and was able to grow my game with this team, so a lot of good memories here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Conor Sheary returns for first game against Penguins
Ex-Penguin Conor Sheary is loving life with the Sabres
'“He’s been an excellent teammate. He comes to work. The way he approaches games and practices, he’s a good pro. He’s saying the right things. He just goes about his work.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Penguin Conor Sheary is loving life with the Sabres
Tuesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins blow three-goal lead in loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Tanner Pearson's first Pittsburgh goal for naught as Penguins blow three-goal lead (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Ex-Penguin Conor Sheary is loving life with the Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Hall of Fame, Cup-winning former GM Craig Patrick rejoins Penguins as pro scout (Pittsburgh Post … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Eichel’s OT winner lifts Sabres by reeling Penguins 5-4
'“We just stayed the course and we didn’t bend,” Housley said. “And obviously Carter Hutton made some huge saves at the right time.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT winner lifts Sabres by reeling Penguins 5-4
Another comeback for the Sabres results in 5-4 OT win
'Casey Mittelstadt completed the comeback at 11:12 of the 3rd, snapping a Kyle Okposo pass by DeSmith and under the crossbar, part of a final period that saw 18 shots from the Sabres and 9 for Pittsburgh. In overtime, it took Eichel 45 seconds to cap the win with his 5th goal of the season and first since October 30. DeSmith got a piece of Eichel's blast, but the puck trickled … [Read more...] about Another comeback for the Sabres results in 5-4 OT win
The Sabres don't know how to give up
'The Sabres had four tough games against four tough opponents, with three of them on the road and they took eight of eight points. That's beyond anything I had imagined.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres don’t know how to give up
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins
'"First two periods I thought we tried to take it to them. In the 3rd, we played scared to lose, not to win. They're a good hockey team. We got to do for 60 minutes. In the third period I thought we were just getting rid of pucks, weren't forechecking too well, letting them set their breakout up and they played the whole period in our zone. It's frustrating. We'll work on it."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins
5 Observations: Sabres stun Penguins in OT, win sixth straight
'There is something special about this team. For the third time in four nights, the Sabres found a way to win, despite trailing after 40 minutes. This time, it was Jack Eichel who sealed the win for the Sabres, scoring the overtime winner.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres stun Penguins in OT, win sixth straight
Meet the mystery music man of the Buffalo Sabres
'The Williamsville North graduate parks himself at aisle 22, wearing his signature yellow suit. He has the best seat in the house, right in the middle of the action.' … [Read more...] about Meet the mystery music man of the Buffalo Sabres
Sabres Storm Back for 6th Straight Win
'Start slow, fall behind by a few goals, rally for dramatic win. It's not an ideal scenario but the Sabres have turned it into a winning formula and did once again Monday night in their 5-4 overtime win in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Storm Back for 6th Straight Win
Sabres defeat Penguins on Eichel OT goal for sixth straight win
'"Just thought it was a great team effort by us. You go down and there's a couple bad bounces," Eichel said. "I think it got away from us a bit tonight. You never want to go down 4-1. I've seen it happen a few times in this building. It's definitely tough to come back. So just the ability to stick with it, not let them to get that next one and then us get that next goal … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Penguins on Eichel OT goal for sixth straight win