'"Felt a little bit more comfortable and felt like I started making some plays," Johansson acknowledged after scoring his first goal in 15 games. "I had the puck more on my stick and kind of where I’m used to having it a little more maybe. I felt a little bit better. Moving in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson finds comfort, scoring touch for Sabres in move to wing
Archives for February 12, 2020
Sabres are in no spot to take winning for granted, even against the Red Wings
'Big deal. They're supposed to beat Detroit. Everybody is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are in no spot to take winning for granted, even against the Red Wings
Kyle Okposo expected to return soon after skating with Sabres
'Winger Kyle Okposo skated with the Sabres on Tuesday morning ahead of their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. Though Okposo is still a "few games away," according to coach Ralph Krueger, it's an important step in the 31-year-old's rehab from an upper-body injury suffered Jan. 30 against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo expected to return soon after skating with Sabres
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 2
'The Sabres (25-24-8) had scored two or fewer goals in six of their previous eight games, and they are 3-4-1 since the All-Star break. Marcus Johansson had one goal and one assist for his first multi-point game since Jan. 4, and Conor Sheary tied the score, 1-1, in the first period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 2
Sabres still draw TV crowd in season of low attendance, fan protests
'Over the first 50 games this season, the Sabres have averaged a 7.05 rating on MSG.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still draw TV crowd in season of low attendance, fan protests
Goalie Carter Hutton difference-maker in Sabres’ win over Red Wings
'“I had to work on some things and obviously just sticking with it,” Hutton said after making 27 saves Tuesday. “Nothing really changed, like I’ve talked about it a little bit here, I started the year really strong and I had some stuff go on that I worked through.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Carter Hutton difference-maker in Sabres’ win over Red Wings
Simple style helping Sabres’ Scott Wilson thrive following recall
'“Just simple stuff,” Wilson said of why the line works. “I think with Gussy and Larry, it makes it easy on me. You know what they’re doing almost. We talk about a lot of stuff on the bench.”' … [Read more...] about Simple style helping Sabres’ Scott Wilson thrive following recall
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo nearing return from ‘painful’ upper-body injury
'But the American said returning Thursday or Sunday “are possibilities.” He said he is about a week ahead of schedule. Officially, the Sabres list him as week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo nearing return from ‘painful’ upper-body injury
Notes: Wings' Ehn knew Sabres' Dahlin was special long ago
'"Actually first practice," Ehn recalled. "He got a puck up on the blue line and we had a forward come pressure him and he went right-left, put it between his legs and went in and scored. That was the first time. A junior player comes up, he usually just shoots it right away, is a little bit stressed out, but just to see the patience and poise he had with the puck was … [Read more...] about Notes: Wings’ Ehn knew Sabres’ Dahlin was special long ago
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Sabres' uprisings negate Darren Helm's two-goal showcase, Red Wings fall 3-2 (Detroit News) Red Wings' Mike Green not focusing on rumors as trade deadline approaches (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings welcome back Anthony Mantha, but still lose to Sabres, 3-2 (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings forward Anthony Mantha has ambitious plan for rest … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Traikos: Jeff Skinner needs to start scoring for Buffalo
'“It’s huge,” Jack Eichel said of Skinner’s offensive struggles. “You have to score more goals than the other team to win the game. Obviously, we haven’t been scoring enough goals lately.”' … [Read more...] about Traikos: Jeff Skinner needs to start scoring for Buffalo
Reinhart scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Detroit
'“It certainly leaves a sour taste in your mouth if it doesn’t go the way you want it to,” Reinhart said. “It’s really fresh in your mind, so it was nice to get a bounce-back against them.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Detroit
Sabres beat the Red Wings, 3-2 in back and forth affair
'Sam Reinhart scored his 21st goal of the season to break a 2-2 tie just 57 seconds into the third period to give Buffalo the lead for good. Carter Hutton did the rest in net, making 27 saves on 29 shots faced for his second win in as many appearances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat the Red Wings, 3-2 in back and forth affair
Sabres split with Detroit thanks to strong close
'Hutton made some big saves for the blue and gold when he needed to. The first goal of the game was partly on him, but when the Red Wings brought the pressure in the middle stanza and third, he was up to the take. Overall, Hutton made 27 saves in the victory. He especially had to be strong partway through the final twenty minutes while the team had to kill off a Rasmus … [Read more...] about Sabres split with Detroit thanks to strong close
5 Observations: Sabres top Red Wings 3-2
'It's amazing how different the outcome of a game can be when you're not relying on your top line to carry the load. In Tuesday's win, Conor Sheary and Marcus Johansson each scored for the Sabres. Before Tuesday, the two players had combined for one goal since the calendar turned to 2020.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Red Wings 3-2