Edmonton Oilers blow another lead, lose to hapless Sabres (Edmonton Sun) Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres mirror images of mediocrity (Edmonton Sun) Positive signs for Oilers despite blown lead, loss to Sabres (Sportsnet) Buffalo Sabres rally to defeat Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime (CHED-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: Sabres 3, Oilers 2 (OT) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Edmonton Coverage
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Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens trade Mike Reilly and acquire defenceman Marco Scandella (Montreal Gazette) Scandella in Montreal (Journal de Montreal) Canadian: Marco Scandella arrives, Mike Reilly leaves (La Presse) Move for Scandella says Canadiens still believe in playoff hopes (Sportsnet) Marco Scandella: a clear improvement (RDS) Canadiens acquire defenseman Marco Scandella from the … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Friday's Calgary Coverage
Flames free up cap-space by trading Frolik to Sabres (Calgary Sun) Dealing Frolik opens doors for Flames in run-up to trade deadline (Sportsnet) Flames acquire 4th round pick (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Calgary Coverage
Eichel’s penalty-shot goal seals Sabres 3-2 win over Oilers
'“By no means is it me beating him,” Eichel said, of splitting McDavid and defenseman Oscar Klefbom at the Oilers blue line, before being hooked by Klefbom on his way to the net. “I wasn’t very good tonight. I don’t know if you noticed. But our team played a great game.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s penalty-shot goal seals Sabres 3-2 win over Oilers
Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Flames’ Frolik
'“We’ve been talking a lot about trying to make a situation: a defenseman for a forward. Obviously, we brought in another team to make it happen, but certainly excited to have Michael a part of our group here,” Botterill said during the first intermission of Buffalo’s home game against Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Flames’ Frolik
Eichel's overtime penalty shot lifts Buffalo to a 3-2 win over the Oilers
'Just 1:09 into overtime, Eichel made his way into the Oilers' zone and picked up speed past the Edmonton defense. Before he could get a shot off, Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom hooked Eichel and the referees awarded the Buffalo captain a penalty shot.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s overtime penalty shot lifts Buffalo to a 3-2 win over the Oilers
Sabres' Eichel beats Edmonton on an overtime penalty shot
'The player that I really liked in this game was third star Zemgus Girgensons. He was a force in on the forecheck and even had two great scoring chances on Mike Smith that he created off the rush.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel beats Edmonton on an overtime penalty shot
Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Frolik from Calgary
'As for Frolik, the 31-year-old comes to Buffalo after spending parts of the last five seasons in Calgary. In 319 games with the Flames, Frolik has racked up 63 goals and 82 assists for 145 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Frolik from Calgary
Sabres' Olofsson is NHL's Rookie of the Month for December
'Olofsson had six goals and eight assists for 14 points in 14 games. Olofsson did not record a point in his final four games of December. Montreal’s Nick Suzuki had a goal and nine assists for 10 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Olofsson is NHL’s Rookie of the Month for December
Sabres break four-game skid in 3-2 OT win over Edmonton Oilers
'Along with the two aforementioned lines, the combination of Jimmy Vesey, Marcus Johansson, and Conor Sheary is also doing great things. All three of them are responsible in their own end and none of them are an offensive liability compared to the other two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres break four-game skid in 3-2 OT win over Edmonton Oilers
Eichel Scores Game Winner, Sabres Snaps Losing Streak
'Buffalo trailed 2-0 after seven minutes of play, but less than two minutes after the Oilers scored their second goal, Curtis Lazar tallied his third goal of the season to put Buffalo on the board.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Scores Game Winner, Sabres Snaps Losing Streak
Eichel scores on OT penalty shot to lift Sabres past Oilers
'"I think we just stuck with the game plan," said Buffalo forward Curtis Lazar, who scored in the first period. "You never want to get down two goals at home but we rallied. As a team we're trying to make a push. It's that time of year, and tonight was a good start."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores on OT penalty shot to lift Sabres past Oilers
Eichel's scores on OT penalty shot to complete comeback vs. Oilers
'"Thank God it's him taking it," added Reinhart. "You just kind of sit back and watch him do his thing. It was a good play on him to get the breakaway from behind our net so that was a big one for us."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s scores on OT penalty shot to complete comeback vs. Oilers
At the Horn: Oilers 2 - Sabres 3 (OT)
'The Sabres captain now holds the franchise record for most overtime goals with seven. According to the NHL Public Relations Department, Eichel is the first player in franchise history to score on a penalty shot in overtime.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Oilers 2 – Sabres 3 (OT)
Sabres improve forward depth with addition of Frolik
'"We were trying to add to our forward group here and with Michael we like his even-strength play," Botterill said. "We think he's a very strong 5-on-5 player. He's also a player that has championship pedigree. He's been in the playoffs before, won a Stanley Cup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres improve forward depth with addition of Frolik