'The Sabres (11-13-1) are 4-2-1 since snapping an eight-game skid and improved to 9-0 when leading at the second intermission. Their potent offense gave the Sharks (8-16-4) fits, particularly on the power play where Quinn and Tage Thompson had a goal apiece. JJ Peterka and Jeff Skinner also scored during a three-goal second period before Alex Tuch added an empty-net goal in the … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ prolific offense, improved team defense earn 6-3 win
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Mike Harrington: Sabres took care of business against Sharks and now it's time to take a bite out of this schedule
'Sunday's 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks in KeyBank Center was a good start. It wasn't any sort of perfect performance, not even close. But it more than got the job done.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres took care of business against Sharks and now it’s time to take a bite out of this schedule
Sabres beat Sharks, get more scoring from ‘Kid Line’: ‘A lot of chemistry’
'“We stayed out of the box and there weren’t calls, which was a huge help,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “That’s been a problem. It certainly was (last week) with Tampa and then in Detroit and against Colorado. So the last three games have been real penalty issues. We stayed out of that through the third period.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Sharks, get more scoring from ‘Kid Line’: ‘A lot of chemistry’
Monday's San Jose Coverage
San Jose Sharks’ PK reaches a breaking point as losing road trip ends with a thud (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks’ season reaches a new low point with dismal road trip (San Jose Mercury News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s San Jose Coverage
Jack Quinn scores twice, Sabres beat Sharks 6-3
'“We just did the things we preach as a team,” Quinn said. “We were playing fast and pressuring pucks and getting rewarded for it.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn scores twice, Sabres beat Sharks 6-3
Sabres use big second period to double up San Jose
'The Buffalo Sabres scored three times in the second period, including a power play goal by Jack Quinn, to defeat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Sunday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use big second period to double up San Jose
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres go on scoring spree in win over Sharks
'The Sabres dominated San Jose in every aspect of play in the second period. JJ Peterka tied the game just 16 seconds into the middle frame. Jeff Skinner and Jack Quinn were soon to follow and gave Buffalo a 4-2 lead going into the final period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres go on scoring spree in win over Sharks
Opinion: Sabres' young line gets better with every game
'Cozens has done a terrific job of putting Quinn and Peterka at ease and in the meantime, showing that he indeed is the No. 2 center on this team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ young line gets better with every game
Sabres beat Sharks 6-3
'The Buffalo Sabres broke out the red and black jerseys and beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Sunday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Sharks 6-3
Quinn scores twice in Sabres win against Sharks
'The 21-year-old rookie has nine points (five goals, four assists) in his past eight games.' … [Read more...] about Quinn scores twice in Sabres win against Sharks
Postgame Report | Dahlin delivers highlight-reel hit in win over Sharks
'Rasmus Dahlin conjured memories of Michael Peca and Brian Campbell as he lined up Matt Nieto on Sunday, donning the black and red colors worn for some of the great hits in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Dahlin delivers highlight-reel hit in win over Sharks