'"We know what we’re capable of, but at the same time any team in this league is capable of having a performance like that," said Reinhart, who had the Sabres' first hat trick on home ice since Dec. 2017. "We’re just trying to be more consistent. Learn how to do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Jeff Skinner avoid disaster, pull away for win over defending Cup champs
Archives for February 24, 2019
Mike Harrington: Skinner scare should remind Sabres to live more in the present
'"There's a lot of things going through your mind," he said. "At first, kind of just wondering what's wrong with it. Once you get past that initial stage and you get back here, there's a pretty open line of communication going on. They're kind of explaining what's going on, what they're seeing when they're testing stuff out. The tests went pretty well and I was able to come … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Skinner scare should remind Sabres to live more in the present
Sabres Notebook: 'No surprise' Sam Reinhart nets hat trick in win
'"Anytime time you can do it at home, it’s that much more special," Reinhart said of the hat trick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: ‘No surprise’ Sam Reinhart nets hat trick in win
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Capitals 2
'Sam Reinhart had a hat trick, including the Sabres' fourth of the game and an empty-netter, and Dahlin's eighth of the season made it 3-1 with 31 seconds left in the second period. Carter Hutton made 31 saves, and the Sabres had 38 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Capitals 2
Inside the Sabres: Amerks bracing for unpredictable trade deadline
'His remaining trade chips could include three first-round picks in this year's draft – only one is currently tradable since the others are conditional – and a few Amerks. In theory, players such as defensemen Brendan Guhle and Will Borgen, both drafted by former GM Tim Murray in 2015, could be more likely to move than Botterill's draft picks or acquisitions.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Amerks bracing for unpredictable trade deadline
Jeff Skinner’s return helps boost Sabres in win over Capitals
'“You see him kind of walking around periods, I’m sure that was huge for the morale and I’m sure it relaxed the crowd a little bit,” said Sabres winger Sam Reinhart, who recorded his third career hat trick.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s return helps boost Sabres in win over Capitals
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart enjoys first hat trick in Buffalo
'“He’s finally getting rewarded,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “How many pucks did he tip on the power play that haven’t gone in? Finally he gets one. He’s in the right position. He’s very, very good down there in front of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart enjoys first hat trick in Buffalo
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Capitals cap trip with loss at Buffalo, and Todd Reirden is not happy about it (Washington Post) Caps can't complete season sweep, fall to Sabres 5-2 (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Caps Fall to Sabres, 5-2 (WashingtonCaps.com) Postgame notebook: Sabres 5, Caps 2 (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Reinhart’s hat trick leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Capitals
'“I just like the urgency and the desperation in our game right now,” coach Phil Housley said. “It’s good to see that we could string another game of 60 minutes of just hard work.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s hat trick leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Capitals
Sabres star Jeff Skinner returns to game after hurting leg
'It was a remarkable turn of events for Skinner. The forward was unable to place any weight on his left leg and at one point attempted to crawl off the ice before play was stopped 4:42 into the period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jeff Skinner returns to game after hurting leg
Sabres’ Okposo feels good as he recovers from 3rd concussion
'A smiling Okposo made the comment Saturday while making his way through the press box to watch Buffalo’s home game against Washington.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo feels good as he recovers from 3rd concussion
Sabres defeat Washington 5-2
'Skinner left the game less than five minutes into the middle stanza after being tripped by Carl Haeglin in front of the net. The forward was down on the ice and was attended to by trainers before being helped off the ice. However, he was able to come back in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Washington 5-2
The Sabres string together two excellent games
'I’m just going to keep saying, the last two games are why fans are so upset and frustrated with this team. They are perfectly capable of playing games like this and had they played the majority like this, we wouldn’t be taking about if they’re going to make the playoffs, we’d be talking about when playoff tickets go on sale.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres string together two excellent games
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
'"You don't really want to rally behind a loss, but with the position we are in it was important to follow it up against one of the best teams in the league."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
Sabres snap losing streak, knock off Capitals 5-2
'There was a small moment of uncertainty in the second period when Jeff Skinner suffered what looked like a lower body injury. He left the game with some assistance but ended up returning to the game for he start of the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap losing streak, knock off Capitals 5-2