'Though Nylander did not score, the former top prospect is starting to show his teammates and coach Phil Housley that he can help this season and beyond.' … [Read more...] about Alex Nylander helps Sabres snap skid in 4-3 win over Blues
Archives for March 2019
Mike Harrington: 'Rambunctious' Sabres fans get a nice reward
'This was a fun game against a team heading to the playoffs. The KeyBank Center crowd was listed as 18,486 and that was pretty close. And there was real, live cheering because the Sabres made plays at the offensive end, got several timely saves among Carter Hutton's 30 stops and were engaged physically all night.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: ‘Rambunctious’ Sabres fans get a nice reward
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Blues 3, SO
'O'Reilly and the St. Louis Blues roared back to erase a two-goal deficit, only to lose to the Sabres, 4-3, when Sam Reinhart scored in the third shootout round. O'Reilly hit the post on the Blues' final attempt.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Blues 3, SO
Sabres end losing streak, get building roaring again
'For a 27-second stretch late in the third period of Sunday afternoon’s entertaining 4-3 shootout win, the Sabres started thumping every opponent in sight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end losing streak, get building roaring again
Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly returns to Buffalo thriving with Blues
'“Having it the last little bit of the season here and being established in St. Louis, having that as home, I think makes it a little easier where you kind of feel more comfortable,” O’Reilly said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly returns to Buffalo thriving with Blues
Monday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues struggle again vs. non-playoff team, leave Buffalo with just one point (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues' Binnington bounces back (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Blues rally to gain point in Central race, fall to Sabres in shootout (StLouisBlues.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Reinhart’s shootout winner lifts Sabres over Blues 4-3
'“I just liked the way we played after a back-to-back,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We didn’t get the result (last night) and we haven’t gotten the result in the last two weeks. I’m just happy for our guys. They just continue to battle and fight and they found a way to win.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s shootout winner lifts Sabres over Blues 4-3
Sabres end seven-game losing streak with 4-3 shootout win over Blues
'The Sabres eventually won in the shootout, 2-1 in three rounds. Jack Eichel scored to open round one, but the score was quickly evened by the Blues' Tyler Bozak. Conor Sheary was then denied in round two, but so was David Perron by Hutton. Sam Reinhart would then put Buffalo back in front 2-1 with a goal on Allen, and Hutton came up large on Ryan O'Reilly in the decisive … [Read more...] about Sabres end seven-game losing streak with 4-3 shootout win over Blues
Former Sabre O'Reilly makes his return to Buffalo
'It was fitting for the fans that the game came down to the final shootout attempt. O'Reilly needed to score or the Sabres win. He went in and hit the crossbar.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre O’Reilly makes his return to Buffalo
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blues
'On Alex Nylander's growing confidence: "Tonight we were able to capitalize, for sure. It's a confidence thing. These last couple days he's really been showing more of it as the games roll along."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blues
Blues rally to gain point in Central race, fall to Sabres in shootout
'"I just liked the way we played after a back-to-back," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "In [a 4-2 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday], I just thought our game was in a pretty good spot. We didn't get the result and we haven't gotten the result in the last two weeks. I'm happy for our guys. They just continue to battle, fight, and they found a way to win tonight."' … [Read more...] about Blues rally to gain point in Central race, fall to Sabres in shootout
Reinhart's shootout winner caps thrilling victory over Blues
'Reinhart flipped his forehand attempt over the pad of Blues goalie Jake Allen and Ryan O'Reilly ended his return to Buffalo with a shot off the crossbar to clinch a 4-3 Sabres victory, snapping their seven-game winless streak.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s shootout winner caps thrilling victory over Blues
Sunday's Saint Louis Coverage
Preview: Blues at Buffalo Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) O'Reilly returns to Buffalo with Blues (The Sports Xchange) Blues at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blues at Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Jeff Skinner snaps scoring drought, but Linus Ullmark struggles in Sabres' seventh straight loss
'Skinner's heroics that avoided a fourth consecutive shut out could not expel the familiar problems that have plagued this team since opening night in October. Leaky goaltending, a costly defensive error and not enough offense caused the Sabres to drop a seventh consecutive game, as they lost to the Hurricanes, 4-2.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner snaps scoring drought, but Linus Ullmark struggles in Sabres’ seventh straight loss
Sabres Notebook: A rare, 'frustrating' season for Brandon Montour
'"It’s definitely been frustrating," Montour told The Buffalo News in PNC Arena on Saturday. "My first couple years in the league we had some success and some good teams with a lot more wins than losses. That experience with having more lows in a season is a little different, but the season is so long. I think it’s one of those things where you’re always going to have ups and … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: A rare, ‘frustrating’ season for Brandon Montour