'What made the winning bet even more crazy is how Okposo ended up scoring the opening goal. Okposo carried the puck through center ice and flung a shot on net from just outside of the Devils' blue line. Somehow, Devils goaltender Andrew Hammond misjudged the puck and it went past him.' … [Read more...] about Bettor accidentally wagers $250 on Buffalo Sabres, wins $10K
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Sabres' Dahlin and Samuelsson are interchangeable throughout a shift
'They’ve been together as a pair for five games, but they look like its’ been five years. As left handed shots, both are comfortable on the right side and Don Granato said they can even mix and match with Owen Power and Henri Jokiharju too, “The four have really been good, I mean you can interchange those four guys and we have and it’s no problem.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin and Samuelsson are interchangeable throughout a shift
For one lucky Sabres fan, a bet placed in error paid off big
'Looking up the box score, Zielonka quickly learned that not only had Okposo scored, but he that he had scored the game's first goal. That suddenly put Zielonka in line for a $10,000 payout if the Sabres could hang on for the victory, which they eventually did 5-2.' … [Read more...] about For one lucky Sabres fan, a bet placed in error paid off big
Dahlin's recent production stacks up among NHL's top defensemen
'Dahlin is up to 52 points, tied for 14th-most by a defenseman in franchise history. Gary Galley was the last to hit the 50-point mark in 1995-96.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s recent production stacks up among NHL’s top defensemen
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks gain point in 3-2 overtime loss to Utica (Amerks.com) Walsh OT winner closes out regular season at home (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Owen Power gets his first NHL goal as Sabres bedevil New Jersey
'"The group likes it," coach Don Granato said of Power's push up the ice. "They are curious to see how effective Owen can be as well as anybody else. There's a little bit of fan in each guy in that locker room. As they get excited, and they get to know him and they see what a good person he is, it just adds to it. So it's a lot of fun."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Owen Power gets his first NHL goal as Sabres bedevil New Jersey
Friday's New Jersey Coverage
Sabres Claim Victory v. Devils in Dueling Rookie Firsts | Game story (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage
Okposo, Tuch score short-handed goals, Sabres beat Devils
'Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Jeff Skinner also scored, and 40-year-old Craig Anderson had 29 saves for the Sabres in this matchup of teams eliminated from playoff contention.' … [Read more...] about Okposo, Tuch score short-handed goals, Sabres beat Devils
The Sabres have a hidden gem in Josh Bloom
'But when you nail a pick outside of the second round, it has to feel good, because the talent level typically sees a solid drop off after the first half of the opening round. Drafting a top prospect is easy. Finding value later in the draft is what truly makes scouts earn their paycheck.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have a hidden gem in Josh Bloom
Power, penalty kill shine in New Jersey
'Visiting the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center, the blue and gold put up five goals, including a pair of shorthanded tallies, and another from a touted first overall pick in a 5-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Power, penalty kill shine in New Jersey
Opinion: Power's first NHL goal helps power Sabres to victory
'Skinner was so happy for the 19-year-old, he jumped up to his skates and got the puck for the rookie defenseman. Power scored his first goal in the NHL, against the Devils, in just his fifth NHL game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Power’s first NHL goal helps power Sabres to victory
Owen Power scores first NHL goal as Sabres top Devils 5-2
'Power, who has played just five games in the NHL, converted on a partial breakaway thanks to a pass from Jeff Skinner. Along with his goal, Power tallied 22:21 of ice time, the third-most on the team.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power scores first NHL goal as Sabres top Devils 5-2
Sabres rookie Owen Power scores first career NHL goal
'With 11:27 left in the third period, Tage Thompson fed a pass-up ice to Jeff Skinner and as he’s falling down, got it to Power who went five-hole on Devils’ goalie Andrew Hammond.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power scores first career NHL goal
Power scores first NHL goal, Sabres defeat Devils
'"It's great," Buffalo forward Kyle Okposo said. "He's such a talent and you could tell that he wanted it. The last few games, he's up in the play all the time, he's always around the net and making great plays, so it was just a matter of time before he was going to get it. Great place to do it."' … [Read more...] about Power scores first NHL goal, Sabres defeat Devils
'That's how I play' | Power scores 1st NHL goal in win over Devils
'"I wouldn't say I was pressing to get my first goal," Power said. "I think that's just how I play."' … [Read more...] about ‘That’s how I play’ | Power scores 1st NHL goal in win over Devils