'"It was a big night for us as far as really feeling the game we need to play against the top teams in the NHL," Krueger said. "We have so much respect for Dallas and what they’ve been doing. Watching them has been a real treat for us coaches in how strong they’ve been playing and what a good team they are and how we were able to beat them at their own game tonight for the … [Read more...] about Sabres cap ‘evening of learning’ by holding off experienced Stars
Archives for January 17, 2020
Sabres' Curtis Lazar proving 'haters' wrong in bid for full-time NHL role
'"He brings some grit," Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said of Lazar. "He’s been really good on faceoffs for us, something we’ve struggled at this year. He just plays a simple game. Definitely has some confidence right now. He’s making some plays, he’s taking the puck to the net, being hard and you can always use more of that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Curtis Lazar proving ‘haters’ wrong in bid for full-time NHL role
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Dallas Stars 1
'The Sabres (22-19-7) have won five of their last seven and have one game remaining until the All-Star break. The goal was Dahlin's first since Dec. 14, and Buffalo improved to 18-1 when leading after two periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Dallas Stars 1
Friday's Dallas Coverage
Miro Heiskanen sustains upper body injury in loss to Buffalo, listed as ‘day to day’ (Dallas Morning News) Stephen Johns could return to the Stars as soon as this week (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 'We're flirting with fire': Stars run out of rallies in loss to Sabres (DallasStars.com) Heiskanen hurt in Stars' loss to Sabres, listed as day-to-day … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dallas Coverage
Dahlin breaks tie, Ullmark helps Sabres beat Stars 4-1
'“Give Buffalo credit,” Dallas interim coach Rick Bowness said. ”(Ullmark) played another great game against us. They were clogging up the neutral zone very well.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin breaks tie, Ullmark helps Sabres beat Stars 4-1
Sabres defeat the Stars, 4-1
'The Sabres stood pat against an unforgiving Stars attack in the third, and ended up only giving up five shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat the Stars, 4-1
All-around effort helps Sabres win rare game in Dallas
'Earlier I talked about the all-out press Dallas employed in the second period. Buffalo actually had the better of the play in the third as it seemed like the Stars wore themselves out.' … [Read more...] about All-around effort helps Sabres win rare game in Dallas
Sabres top Stars 4-1 in third straight win
'Since returning from injury, Rasmus Dahlin has been the Sabres' best defenseman. His creativity is on display every time he steps on the ice but he hasn't had much success finding the back of the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Stars 4-1 in third straight win
Sabres Win 3rd Straight
'The Sabres beat the Stars in Dallas for the first time since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win 3rd Straight
Ullmark makes 28 saves, Sabres get past Stars
'"Yeah, I think it was pretty outstanding from us in the third period," Sabres forward Michael Frolik said. "We were pretty good in the neutral zone and created some turnovers there. It was a great effort tonight. It was a big two points for us."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 28 saves, Sabres get past Stars
Sabres earn hard-fought road victory against Stars
'"I thought the second period, actually, scoring chance-wise was pretty even," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "They had more shots than we did, but if you look at the game storyline, you had to expect some pushback after being up on them after the first and they gave a strong push."' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn hard-fought road victory against Stars
At the Horn: Sabres 4 - Stars 1
'Jimmy Vesey, Rasmus Dahlin, and Zemgus Girgensons also scored goals for the Sabres. Jack Eichel tallied an assist to extend his point streak to nine games, while Linus Ullmark made 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 4 – Stars 1
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Luukkonen to start Friday against Cleveland (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage