'Though Rasmus Ristolainen scored with 2:38 remaining in regulation, the Sabres allowed 41 shots on goal and were thoroughly outplayed during the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop to fourth in Atlantic Division with ugly loss to Boston
Archives for January 6, 2019
Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville focused on winning, not ice time
'“Honestly, I just want to win," Pominville said Saturday morning. "I’ll do whatever to help the team. I’m not the guy that’s going to go in and see the coaches to complain about ice time or anything like that. I just want to try and win. Whenever my name’s called, I’ll go on the ice and give it everything I have. I think that’s kind of helped my attitude. Try to stay positive … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville focused on winning, not ice time
The Wraparound: Bruins 2, Sabres 1
'Ullmark, making his second consecutive start, made 39 saves and was mostly outstanding, aside from David Backes' second-period goal during a 2-on-1. Following the no goal, Wagner scored in the first period to break the scoreless tie.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Bruins 2, Sabres 1
Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin's first half, in his own words and the eyes of others
'"It's a little different now. The team structure is a lot better than it was when I started my career," said Housley, now serving as Dahlin's first NHL head coach with the Sabres at age 54. "He's a tremendous talent. The X's and O's he's learning, but this game is instinctive. He's got great instincts in his game so we're trying to let that come out. He's got responsibilities, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin’s first half, in his own words and the eyes of others
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Energetic Chris Wagner leads Bruins over Sabres (Boston Globe) David Backes connects for goal in return to Bruins’ lineup (Boston Globe) Bruins hold on to beat Buffalo, win fourth straight (Boston Herald) Conroy: An emotional night for Chris Wagner (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Kevan Miller’s latest return a bit different (Boston Herald) Bruins ride big nights for … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Wagner, Backes score in Bruins’ 2-1 win over Sabres
'“They play their system very well and it’s a hard building to play in,” Ristolainen said. “We’ve got to understand it’s not going to be easy for 60 minutes for us. We couldn’t create enough today.”' … [Read more...] about Wagner, Backes score in Bruins’ 2-1 win over Sabres
Bruins shut down Sabres 2-1
'Buffalo had several scoring chances in the final period, but Rask stopped a Jeff Skinner rush. Later in the period, C.J. Smith sent a backhand shot off the post. Rasmus Ristolainen finally got the Sabres on the board at 17:22 of the 3rd, stepping into the zone and ripping a quick shot by Rask to cut Boston's lead in half. The Sabres could not muster a tying goal and fell 2-1. … [Read more...] about Bruins shut down Sabres 2-1
Sabres' Reinhart has had trouble scoring goals, but the points are there
'Reinhart had points in 15 out of 17 games scoring six goals and 18 assists for 24 points. He already has a career high with 31 assists in a season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart has had trouble scoring goals, but the points are there
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
'"They're a good team. It's a tough building to play in. For sure, we didn't really come out in the 2nd period as we wanted to, but we kind of stuck with it and then we came back. So there were some good things and there were some bad things, for sure."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
Sabres legend Domink Hasek visits Buffalo Center
'The Dominator is in town for the Sabres Skills Challenge which takes place Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Domink Hasek visits Buffalo Center
Sabres Struggle To Score, Fall To Bruins 2-1
'The Sabres would finally find the back of the net late in the third period when Rasmus Ristolainen would bring the puck into the zone himself and beat Tuuka Rask short side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Struggle To Score, Fall To Bruins 2-1
Bruins defeat Sabres, extend winning streak to four
'"We made some soft plays. Maybe there wasn't some communication; we didn't win enough battles," Ristolainen said. "Of course they played well too, but you know that happens and you just got to hang in there and grind and get some dirty ones."' … [Read more...] about Bruins defeat Sabres, extend winning streak to four
Ristolainen scores late, but Sabres fall in series finale with Bruins
'"I think it was a little bit of lack of execution and it started with the opening faceoff of the second period," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We win a faceoff, we don't execute and get the puck in deep and they come back after us. That was pretty much a theme for the second."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen scores late, but Sabres fall in series finale with Bruins
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
The Rocket takes revenge on Rochester (Laval Courier) Amerks fall short in rematch with Laval (Amerks.com) Connor Lacouvee shines in a 2-1 Rocket win over Americans (RocketLaval.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage