'"I kind of just wanted to play a little bit more patient," Houser said. "I just figured he would try to just get a shot off any any way he could just because the puck was rolling. It wasn't really a good scoring chance any more."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Michael Houser makes 43 saves in season debut as Sabres tip Sens
Archives for January 19, 2022
Sabres goalie Michael Houser dazzles in win over Senators: ‘He was amazing’
'“He’s one one of those guys that inspires others,” Granato said. “That performance tonight was inspiring and the guys felt that and it carried on to the locker room for quite a while afterwards.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Michael Houser dazzles in win over Senators: ‘He was amazing’
After change, Sabres prospect Jack Quinn has four-goal game for Amerks
'The ultra-talented winger has now scored a whopping 17 goals and 34 points in 23 games this season. Ironically, the goal, originally credited to Amerks captain Michael Mersch, pushed Quinn into a tie with Mersch for the team lead in goals, the AHL’s second-highest total.' … [Read more...] about After change, Sabres prospect Jack Quinn has four-goal game for Amerks
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch: Senators give up game-winner to Sabres after bizarre sequence in third period (Ottawa Sun) Snap shots: The Senators expect to receive their refurbished schedule Wednesday (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (Ottawa Sun) Weird Sabers goal sinks Senators (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Sens drop home decision to Buffalo (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Houser strong in season debut, Sabres beat Senators 3-1
'“I was pumped,” Houser said. “Any time you can seal it with an empty-netter and run out the last 40 seconds with a two-goal lead, I like our chances. It’s much better than them buzzing around, 6-on-5, us only up a goal. It was more fun to play that last 40 seconds after (Tuch) buried that.”' … [Read more...] about Houser strong in season debut, Sabres beat Senators 3-1
Houser, Jankowski help Sabres down Senators
'Michael Houser was a human wall for Buffalo, as he stopped 43 of 44 shots in his season debut.' … [Read more...] about Houser, Jankowski help Sabres down Senators
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres win in first game back in Ottawa in 2 years
'In their game against Detroit, the Sabres came out with speed and want to win that dwindled off as the game went on. In this game against Ottawa, Buffalo kept that pace up throughout the game and saw themselves pull away for the win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres win in first game back in Ottawa in 2 years
Opinion: Michael Houser stands tall to win in Ottawa
'Thomas Chabot led everybody with 30:41 of ice-time, but Buffalo’s leader was a surprise. In just his second NHL game this season, Mattias Samuelsson was fantastic. The 21-year-old led the Sabres in ice-time with 22:01 of work. Granato said, “There’s good reason to put trust in him, you see his size and strength and athleticism and he’s an intelligent player that makes good … [Read more...] about Opinion: Michael Houser stands tall to win in Ottawa
Granato on Olofsson's drought: If he wasn't getting chances, we'd look at changes
'“He’s getting chances. If he wasn’t getting chances, us, as a coaching staff, would look more at personnel and line changes,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Granato on Olofsson’s drought: If he wasn’t getting chances, we’d look at changes
Sabres pick up 3-1 win over Senators
'The Sabres, though, re-took that lead in the 3rd period after a crazy series of events. Kyle Okposo was slammed into the wall resulting in players from both teams pushing each other around, leaving just Mark Jankowski and Josh Brown fighting for the puck on the ice. While no whistle was blown, Jankowski grabbed the loose puck, took it the other way, and put one in the net for … [Read more...] about Sabres pick up 3-1 win over Senators
Houser, Sabres defeat Senators for second win in past 10 games
'"It's fun to see the boys so happy, not only for me but for a win," Houser said. "I think we've been playing pretty well, at least since I've been here. I've watched quite a bit of the games from Rochester (of the American Hockey League), and the team is playing so much better than last year and the beginning of this year too. You can see the team getting better. To be a part … [Read more...] about Houser, Sabres defeat Senators for second win in past 10 games
' A surreal occurrence' | Jankowski, Houser fuel win over Senators
'"I looked up over the scrum, saw their guy kind of coming on a rush I guess," Pysyk said. "I jumped out. By the time that happened, Janks grabbed the puck on a breakaway. I thought the whistle would have went, but we'll take it."' … [Read more...] about ‘ A surreal occurrence’ | Jankowski, Houser fuel win over Senators
At The Final Horn | Sabres hang on to beat Ottawa on the road
'Houser made 43 saves to earn his first win of the season at Canadian Tire Centre. Jankowski's goal midway through the third period, which came at a point when no one else on the ice seemed to be paying attention, proved to be the game winner.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres hang on to beat Ottawa on the road