'“I think our forwards are really working two ways," Ristolainen said. "It’s really easy to trust them, they’re coming back. I saw maybe one forward was changing there, so I felt a little chance to go down to the net and the puck got to me and I put it in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defensemen continue to ignite offense in come-from-behind win
Archives for December 22, 2019
After Sabres' holiday break, GM should start takin' care of business
'Job one for Botterill might be to do what the Devils did to Cory Schneider earlier this month and put Hutton on waivers to get him some work in Rochester. Or he could simply call up Amerks standout Andrew Hammond and go with three goalies. Hammond would play and give Ullmark some respite and Hutton would keep working in practice and off-ice with goalie coach Mike Bales.' … [Read more...] about After Sabres’ holiday break, GM should start takin’ care of business
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Los Angeles Kings 2
'The Sabres (17-13-7) snapped a three-game losing streak and won their fifth consecutive game at home to keep pace in the Atlantic Division. Victor Olofsson scored an empty-net goal with 1:33 remaining for his 24th point in 22 games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Los Angeles Kings 2
Critical goal from Rasmus Ristolainen’s ‘office’ helps Sabres beat Kings
'Ristolainen said: “Our forwards are really working two ways. It’s really easy to trust them, they’re coming back. I saw maybe one forward was changing there, so I felt a little chance to go down to the net and the puck got to me.”' … [Read more...] about Critical goal from Rasmus Ristolainen’s ‘office’ helps Sabres beat Kings
Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian feels good in return after healthy scratches
'“Anytime you don’t get a chance be in there to be a part of the team and do what you want to do and do what you love, I mean, it’s tough,” Bogosian said after skating just over 18 minutes in his return, Saturday afternoon’s 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian feels good in return after healthy scratches
Sunday's Los Angeles Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) December 21 rapid reaction: Sabres 3, Kings 2 (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Sabres end 3-game losing streak with 3-2 win over Kings
'“He made some really nice saves,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “But more than anything he’s emitting a calm in his persona, the way he’s managing his net, his puck play ... just a lot of things from Linus that we like that we’re seeing right now and above all just a consistency in his game. That’s something we can definitely build on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres end 3-game losing streak with 3-2 win over Kings
Sabres down the Kings, 3-2; Eichel extends personal point streak to 18 games
'Ullmark was very good in net for Buffalo, making key saves in the second and third period on high-danger chances. He stopped 25 of 27 shots and picked up his 11th win of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down the Kings, 3-2; Eichel extends personal point streak to 18 games
The Sabres got back into the win column against the Kings
'Buffalo had two terrible starts in a row in Philadelphia and Toronto, and you could see them being careful in the first period.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres got back into the win column against the Kings
Olofsson scores fourth goal in five games, Sabres defeat Kings 3-2
'The Sabres then received goals from two defensemen, Rasmus Ristolainen and Marco Scandella, to take a 2-1 lead into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores fourth goal in five games, Sabres defeat Kings 3-2
Eichel gets point in 18th straight game, Sabres top Kings
'"In the first period, I think it took me a little bit to get into it," Eichel said. "But I think I got more into the game as it went on and started to feel better. I had some chances. I thought we started moving our feet, competing better in the second period. I think that's when we turned the tide of the game."' … [Read more...] about Eichel gets point in 18th straight game, Sabres top Kings
Eichel blossoming into force for Sabres no surprise to Perreault
'"From the first time I saw him, I immediately told myself: 'This guy is going to be a superstar in the NHL one day,'" the 69-year-old told NHL.com from Victoriaville this week. "I was so impressed with his skating, his shooting, the way he made plays. And now, that's exactly what he is -- an NHL superstar."' … [Read more...] about Eichel blossoming into force for Sabres no surprise to Perreault
Ristolainen, Scandella fuel resilient win over Kings
'"You could just feel everybody raise the game after the goal against," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "It really launched a strong stretch where I thought we could've had even more of a lead than we had."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen, Scandella fuel resilient win over Kings
At the Horn: Kings 2 - Sabres 3
'Ullmark improved to 11-7-3 on the season and is 7-2-2 in his last 11 appearances. He has won all four of his career meetings with Los Angeles.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Kings 2 – Sabres 3
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Late goal helps Comets edge Amerks for big North Division win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks head into christmas break with 4-3 loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Comets merry with divisional win in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage