Blue Jackets continue playoff push at skidding Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Blue Jackets at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets put win streak on line in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage
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The evidence says one thing but Sabres insist they haven't quit on Housley
'The Sabres were complete no-shows from the first shift Saturday night, with only goaltender Carter Hutton offering any resistance.' … [Read more...] about The evidence says one thing but Sabres insist they haven’t quit on Housley
Sabres Notebook: Borgen stunned by St. Cloud State's second straight NCAA shocker
'"We expect to win those games when you're the No. 1 team but it's an NCAA game and you know the other team will play hard," Borgen, a three-year player at St. Cloud, said Saturday in Nassau Coliseum prior to the Sabres' game against the New York Islanders. "Their goalie played a super game and we just couldn't find a way to get the puck in the net. It stinks because it's just … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Borgen stunned by St. Cloud State’s second straight NCAA shocker
The Wraparound: Islanders 5, Sabres 1
'A roaring, chanting sellout crowd of 13,917 created an intense atmosphere in support of its team in Buffalo's first game in the building in nearly four years. Anthony Beauvillier scored two goals and former Sabres goalie Robin Lehner notched his 24th win while coming within 6 1/2 minutes of a shutout to lead the way for the Islanders. The crowd stood and roared for the entire … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Islanders 5, Sabres 1
Sunday's New York Coverage
Islanders roll past Sabres to clinch playoff berth (New York Post) Islanders coach thrilled clincher came at ‘great vibe’ Coliseum (New York Post) Islanders beat Sabres to clinch first playoff berth since 2016 (Newsday) Islanders cap remarkable turnaround with playoff berth (Newsday) Mathew Barzal is becoming more effective for Islanders (Newsday) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 victory over Sabres
'“This game was about battles. They are a bigger team. That’s why they are in the playoffs,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We spent way too much time in the defensive zone and we didn’t execute very well. They won way more puck battles than we did.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 victory over Sabres
Sabres get dominated by Lehner and the Islanders, 5-1
'The lone bright spot was for Buffalo was winger Victor Olofsson, who notched his first career NHL goal on a late power play to ruin the shutout bid for former Sabre Robin Lehner. Eichel was the only other Sabre to register a point, making the pass for Olofsson's goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get dominated by Lehner and the Islanders, 5-1
The Sabres quit on another game
'You know what? I’m going to stop there. There’s no point going over every goal and telling this team has quit. You watch the games, you can decide for yourself.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres quit on another game
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
'"I feel like they came out really strong, but I feel like we worked our way back in the first period a little bit. Then, obviously, it didn't go the way we wanted, so we just got to get right back at it tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
Olofsson scores first NHL goal as Sabres fall to Islanders 5-1
'The rest of the game? Not pretty.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores first NHL goal as Sabres fall to Islanders 5-1
Sabres Lose 6th Straight
'New York turned on the jets from the opening minutes of the game. Jordan Eberle put the Islanders on the board just over seven minutes into the match-up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Lose 6th Straight
Islanders clinch playoff berth with win against Sabres
'"This game wasn't really about X's and O's," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "It was just about battles. The 1-on-1 battles, they were heavier, they were a bigger team. That's why they're in the playoffs in the position they're in."' … [Read more...] about Islanders clinch playoff berth with win against Sabres
Olofsson scores 1st NHL goal in loss to Islanders
'"They're a bigger team, that's why they're in the playoffs and in the position we're in. We couldn't get pins in the defensive zone, we spent way too much time in the defensive zone and when we had an opportunity to make a play, we didn't make a play."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores 1st NHL goal in loss to Islanders
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Cornel's goal caps comeback, put Amerks in playoffs (Buffalo News) Amerks playoff bound after 6-4 win in Binghamton (Amerks.com) Devils fall to Amerks 6-4 in front of 4,502 (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo welcomes return to Nassau Coliseum
'“(The Islanders) won four Cups in a row, and they really didn’t do anything to the arena, after that,” Okposo said. “You still have to have that rarefied air and that rarefied space. You still have that aura, that presence of those Cup-winning teams. You watch the old highlights from '82 or '83, and it’s that same, exact barn. It was loud. And the fans were crazy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo welcomes return to Nassau Coliseum