'“Oh my gosh it’s incredible,” teammate Anders Bjork said. “He’s done just an amazing job. You have to tip your hat to that guy. He came in here and did his job so well and we’re all so proud of him and excited for him. I think he’ll keep going and if we need him to he’ll keep doing this. He’s got such a positive energy about him. It’s extremely impressive to be a goalie and … [Read more...] about Houser stands tall in shootout, Sabres top Islanders 4-3
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Houser, ECHL goalie, wins second straight for Sabres against Islanders
'"In my career I've usually played better on the second part of a back to back, just, you know, feeling that first game and then kind of using it," Houser said. "I know they say momentum doesn't carry over game to game, but the way that you feel in net could, I think, at least. So I felt way more comfortable early and I felt like that was mostly due to playing [Monday] night, … [Read more...] about Houser, ECHL goalie, wins second straight for Sabres against Islanders
'The legend grows' | Houser makes 45 saves in SO win over Isles
'Houser, just 24 hours removed from an NHL debut that captured the imagination of the hockey world, made 45 saves and then stopped all three shots in the shootout to earn a 4-3 victory.' … [Read more...] about ‘The legend grows’ | Houser makes 45 saves in SO win over Isles
At The Final Horn: Islanders 3 - Sabres 4 (SO)
'Anders Bjork scored twice and potted the deciding goal in the shootout for the Sabres as Buffalo erased a 3-1 deficit to win. Cody Eakin also scored for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Islanders 3 – Sabres 4 (SO)
Sabres sign Lekkas to 1-year contract
'This season, Lekkas has posted a 7-2-2 record with a .914 save percentage and 2.15 goals-against average for the Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL. He then joined the Rochester Americans (AHL) where he has appeared in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Lekkas to 1-year contract
Tuesday's New York Coverage (Part II)
Buffalo hosts New York after Reinhart’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage (Part II)
Michael Houser's 'special night' following difficult road ends with a Sabres win
'“It’s so exciting,” said Houser, who planned to call Monica and his father, Bill, immediately after his postgame news conference. “I’ve worked my whole life for this. For it to happen and just to play a game is really special.”' … [Read more...] about Michael Houser’s ‘special night’ following difficult road ends with a Sabres win
The Wraparound: Sam Reinhart helps Sabres rally from 2-goal deficit in win
'Tage Thompson cut the deficit to 2-1 with his power-play shot in the second period to snap the Sabres’ skid on the man advantage. Asplund tied the score with 8:35 remaining on a loose puck in front of the net. Reinhart then tipped a point shot by Rasmus Ristolainen in for the 3-2 lead, and he added his second of the game on an empty-netter for his 25th of the season, which … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sam Reinhart helps Sabres rally from 2-goal deficit in win
Sabres Notebook: Linus Ullmark rejoins team for first time since injury
'However, Ullmark felt well enough to take shots from teammates and received medical clearance to rejoin the team. The Sabres will monitor Ullmark’s health to determine if he can be an option before the season ends with a game Saturday in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Linus Ullmark rejoins team for first time since injury
Sabres goalie Michael Houser shines in NHL debut: ‘A very special night’
'In a dreadful year in which the Sabres could finish dead last again, Houser’s first big league start created a feel-good story that provided some excitement and intrigue to a meaningless late-season game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Michael Houser shines in NHL debut: ‘A very special night’
Sabres sign Amerks goalie Stefanos Lekkas to PTO, make other moves
'Sabres assistant coach Mike Bales, a former NHL goalie, will serve as the emergency backup, according to the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Amerks goalie Stefanos Lekkas to PTO, make other moves
Tuesday's New York Coverage (Part I)
Islanders give up two-goal lead, fall to Sabres (Newsday) Islanders' Semyon Varlamov named NHL's third star of the week (Newsday) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Islanders Tripped Up By Sabres in 4-2 Loss (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage (Part I)
Former Cincinnati Cyclones goalie Michael Houser wins first NHL game for Buffalo Sabres
'Houser is the 26th former Cyclones player to ascend to the NHL and the second this season (Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen). … [Read more...] about Former Cincinnati Cyclones goalie Michael Houser wins first NHL game for Buffalo Sabres
Ex-K's goalie Houser wins in his NHL debut
'Houser, 28, was 28-11-4 with a 2.73 goals-against average, a .909 save percentage and two shutouts for Fort Wayne in 2017-18, then in the playoffs he was 10-7 with a 2.44 GAA and a .914 SP.' … [Read more...] about Ex-K’s goalie Houser wins in his NHL debut
Houser wins in NHL debut as Sabres rally past Islanders 4-2
'“A very special night, special person,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “So, great to be a part of it. And the locker room was even better. The rallying in the locker room was very, very enjoyable for all. What a moment.”' … [Read more...] about Houser wins in NHL debut as Sabres rally past Islanders 4-2