'In their first two meetings against the Penguins this season, the Sabres gave up 94 shots on goal – but managed a win and a tie. The Sabres were much better Wednesday as they outshot Pittsburgh, 33-26. The Penguins had just 19 shots at 5-on-5 and two of their goals came on the power play, including Kris Letang's tying tally with 4:56 left.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres battle adversity, make it three straight with shootout win over Pens
Archives for March 24, 2022
Sabres winger Vinnie Hinostroza says he is 'super interested' in new contract
'Hinostroza is the kind of experienced depth player the Sabres will need going forward to fill their bottom-six slots up front. Granato raves about Hinostroza's practice habits and the speedy winger has been able to score, collecting 10 goals and 11 assists in 43 games. That's a pace for 19 goals and 40 points in a full 82-game season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres winger Vinnie Hinostroza says he is ‘super interested’ in new contract
Sabres beat Penguins in shootout to continue hottest stretch in years
'“Guys are more understandable of the feel of the game, where we’re at in the game and what type of play you have to make,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Penguins in shootout to continue hottest stretch in years
Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza wants to stay, feels something special building
'“Until you’re in the locker room, you don’t actually realize how close it is to being something really good and what they’re building here,” Hinostroza said prior to Wednesday’s 4-3 shootot win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. “Just seeing that from the outside and you have a different perspective."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza wants to stay, feels something special building
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins, largely outplayed, steal a point in OT in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Marcus Pettersson 'resets' after healthy scratch, as blue line competition continues (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins sluggish in shootout loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Just How They Drew It Up (PittsburghPenguins.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Thompson leads Sabres to 4-3 shootout win over Penguins
'“Guys are not getting comfortable with one or two games,” Girgensons said. “That was a fun game to play against a good team. Kind of a playoff type of game. It was back and forth.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson leads Sabres to 4-3 shootout win over Penguins
Jack Quinn is a quintessential producer
'Opening this season in the AHL could’ve put a damper on Quinn’s spirits. Instead, he showcased his offensive ability from the get-go, with 24 points in his first 17 games. He was regularly at or near the top of the AHL in scoring before a bout with mono – and the ensuing recovery needed to regain some of the weight he lost – sidelined him for several weeks. But his persistence … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn is a quintessential producer
Sabres use shootout to defeat Pittsburgh
'Pittsburgh's second power play goal of the night tied the game at 3-3 with under five minutes remaining in the third period. Kris Letang scored his seventh goal of the year when he came down into the slot and unleashed a wrist shot on net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use shootout to defeat Pittsburgh
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres win third in a row in back and forth game
'Thompson netted two more goals in this contest as well as one in the shootout. The two goals bring his year total up to 27 which blows away any previous goal total he had in the league. He’s found a new home as a center on this hockey team and has been exceptional in his new elevated role.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres win third in a row in back and forth game
Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: 'Sabres After Dark' edition
'With the possible arrival of Owen Power and other college prospects on the horizon, Quinn could be someone fans could see back in the league very soon.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: ‘Sabres After Dark’ edition
Sabres take down Penguins 4-3 in shootout for third straight win
'During the Sabres' current win streak, all three games were sealed in extra time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take down Penguins 4-3 in shootout for third straight win
Sabres top Penguins in shootout, win third straight
'“We were definitely deserving of a win there,” forward Tage Thompson said. “I think obviously the results, they usually take care of themselves. Sometimes you’re not going to get the results at the end of the game, but regardless of that I think we could all look each other in the eyes and say that we gave it our all and I think we deserved it and came out on top, so it was … [Read more...] about Sabres top Penguins in shootout, win third straight
Thompson scores twice for Sabres in shootout win against Penguins
'"We're playing much better than we were earlier in the year," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "But absolutely, the psyche component didn't affect us like it would've a couple months ago, and we went right back to execution. Our execution's been really good. There was a little bit of a period, a sequence in the second period where I thought we lost a little, there was a little … [Read more...] about Thompson scores twice for Sabres in shootout win against Penguins
'That's how we play' | Sabres stay hot with SO win over Penguins
'"I think that just probably comes with some of the adversity and challenge I think we probably faced in the beginning of the year," Thompson said. "Earlier in the season we'd probably, you know, be in similar situations like that and maybe fold or let it spiral out of control."' … [Read more...] about ‘That’s how we play’ | Sabres stay hot with SO win over Penguins
At The Final Horn | Sabres top Penguins in shootout
'In the shootout, Thompson and Alex Tuch scored to lift Buffalo to victory. Craig Anderson made 23 saves and stopped two more in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres top Penguins in shootout