'"For one, I think we’ve obviously been through a lot of adversity together, and I think we’re probably sick of it," said Eichel, who grew up a 40-minute drive from the Bruins' home ice and starred during his one season at Boston University. "The last few years it’s not been easy. With the way our season started this year, I think we have a lot of confidence in each other and … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ‘brought his game to another level,’ scores twice in Sabres’ win over Bruins
Archives for December 17, 2018
Sabres recall Guhle from Rochester, Pilut placed on injured reserve
'Guhle, a second-round draft pick in 2015, struggled in Rochester early this season; however, his play improved over the past 10 days, according to coach Phil Housley. Guhle scored a power-play 17:12 into the second period Saturday night -- his third goal of the season -- and found out moments later he was joining the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle from Rochester, Pilut placed on injured reserve
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 2
'With a 400th consecutive sellout crowd watching from inside TD Garden, the Buffalo Sabres illustrated how far they have come since they were shut out by Boston back on opening night Oct. 4.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 2
Monday's Boston Coverage
Bruins fade down the stretch against Sabres (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron’s return may be an early Christmas gift for the Bruins (Boston Globe) Bruins drop second straight, fall to Sabres (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Patrice Bergeron will return to practice this week (Boston Herald) Bruins leave points on the table again (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Bruins notebook: New … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage
Melrose native Conor Sheary helps Buffalo Sabres beat Bruins
'“It was definitely a change for me, but I think a good change,” said Sheary. “I was coming to a team that was trying to change the culture right away. That was a little different for me, but I think they’ve done a really good job on the season, coming out and being ready for every game, putting together a pretty good season so far.”' … [Read more...] about Melrose native Conor Sheary helps Buffalo Sabres beat Bruins
Skinner, Eichel score twice as Sabres top Bruins 4-2
'“It’s a big win for our group in the point of the season that we’re at,” said Eichel, who played at Boston University before being drafted No. 2 overall by the Sabres in 2015. “I thought we played a really good game after less than 24 hours.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Eichel score twice as Sabres top Bruins 4-2
Sabres double up Bruins 4-2 in TD Garden
'The victory didn't come easy though, and it looked desperate early. Linus Ullmark had to make a one-on-one stop on Boston Bruins' youngster Ryan Donato on a late, first period penalty shot to keep things scoreless in Boston. Matt Hunwick was guilty of the penalty in his season debut, which occurred with 3:29 left on the clock in the opening period. The opening 20 minutes saw … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Bruins 4-2 in TD Garden
Sabres' Guhle gets in his first game of this season with the Sabres
'In his first game in Buffalo Guhle was paired with Hunwick and did give the puck away a few times, but he also got up ice a few times and used his speed like Housley wants him to. People seem to forget that he's only 21-years-old and is not a bust or even close to one. He has plenty of time to reach his potential.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Guhle gets in his first game of this season with the Sabres
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
'"It's always special coming back home and having a lot of family and friends here. It's awesome we played such a good game as a group. We just stuck with it. Obviously last night's outcome wasn't the one we wanted, probably wanted two points there and we thought we could've had it. It's great to come in here less than 24 hours later and get two points and move on."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
Sabres beat Bruins 4-2
'With the win, the Sabres improve to 20-9-5 on the season. They had 25 total wins last season alone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins 4-2
Sabres Defeat Boston 4-2
'Eichel and Skinner would once again combine for a gorgeous goal just three minutes later to put the Sabres up for good. Skinner's 24th goal ties his season total from 2017.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Defeat Boston 4-2
Skinner's late goal lifts Sabres past Bruins
'"It's always special coming back home, having a lot of family and friends here," said Eichel, who's from Lynnfield, Massachusetts. "It's awesome that we played such a good game as a group and we just stuck with it. Obviously, it wasn't the outcome we wanted [Saturday] night (4-3 shootout loss to Washington Capitals), probably wanted two points, could've had it. But it's great … [Read more...] about Skinner’s late goal lifts Sabres past Bruins
Eichel leads Sabres to victory over Boston with 4 points
'With 3:31 left in the third period, the Sabres broke out into the Bruins zone and from behind the net, Eichel found Skinner for Skinner's 24th goal of the season. Eichel then iced it with an empty-netter with 24.2 seconds remaining. It's the fifth time in his career that Eichel has recorded at least four points. The first came at TD Garden in his hometown of Boston during his … [Read more...] about Eichel leads Sabres to victory over Boston with 4 points
Sabres recall Guhle from Rochester
'After appearing in 18 games with the Sabres in 2017-18, Guhle (6'2", 196 lbs., 7/29/1997) joins the Sabres for his first recall of the season. He has posted 13 points (3+10) through 25 AHL games with the Americans this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle from Rochester