'It was the 0-for-18 Buffalo Sabres power play that helped them win the game as they went 2-for-2. Buffalo hadn’t netted a power play goal in seven games, but with the score 1-1 in the first period, JJ Peterka scored from an off angle to leave the period ahead 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres celebrated Jeff Skinner’s 1,000th NHL game with a 6-2 win over Washington
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Granato highlights Skinner's leadership impact with Sabres ahead of 1,000th NHL game
'"When he gets really emotional in the game and emotionally charged, he's into it with another player on the other team. The referees are barking at him, he is a tremendous leader in those moments. He senses, feels, and creates urgency within the game and guys around him feed off of that. That's probably when he's at his best from a leadership standpoint and then off the ice … [Read more...] about Granato highlights Skinner’s leadership impact with Sabres ahead of 1,000th NHL game
4 check: JJ Peterka sparkles for Sabres on Jeff Skinner’s special night
'Rasmus Dahlin added a goal and and two assists, a tally matched by Alex Tuch and Thompson, giving Buffalo four players with three or more points in a game for the first time since December, 2022. Zemgus Girgensons tipped in the first goal, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 23 saves as the Sabres won for the fifth time in their past seven home games.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: JJ Peterka sparkles for Sabres on Jeff Skinner’s special night
Sabres score 3 quick goals in 3rd, pull away from Capitals
'“Obviously, it would be probably pretty cool (to reach 30 goals), but right now just playing, just trying to win games here right now and trying to help the team as good as I can,” he said. “Sometimes you have those games where a lot goes in, and sometimes they don’t, so I think just sticking with it and trying to help the team as good as I can.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3 quick goals in 3rd, pull away from Capitals
Sabres wear red beanies for Skinner's 1,000th NHL game
'The players were even wearing those beanies during their warmup soccer game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wear red beanies for Skinner’s 1,000th NHL game
Skinner gets video message from ‘Emily in Paris’ star before 1,000th NHL game
'Jeff Skinner is set to play in his 1,000th NHL game on Tuesday, and to help celebrate, "Emily in Paris" star Lily Collins recorded a video message for the Sabres forward. He's previously said he's a fan of the show.' … [Read more...] about Skinner gets video message from ‘Emily in Paris’ star before 1,000th NHL game
'The perfect teammate' | Sabres cap off Skinner's 1,000th NHL game with win over Capitals
'“He’s been here the whole time I’ve been here,” Dahlin said. “My first year, he never let me pay for dinner once. So, he took me and Casey Mittelstadt under his wing and he helped us with a lot of things. And just every year, he’s continued being such a good pro and takes care of himself and just being a really good guy around the team. He always brings a smile. So, he’s the … [Read more...] about ‘The perfect teammate’ | Sabres cap off Skinner’s 1,000th NHL game with win over Capitals
1,000 games into NHL career, Jeff Skinner yearns to finally reach playoffs with Sabres
'“It’s disappointing,” he lamented. “It’s one of those things where you’ve just got to keep working. I’m not going to change the past. You can look at different things, whether it’s my first year when we missed out by a point in Carolina, or last season when we were one win short. You can go back and look at what-ifs, but to me, it’s not productive. It’s not going to help you … [Read more...] about 1,000 games into NHL career, Jeff Skinner yearns to finally reach playoffs with Sabres
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner set to play 1,000th game without playoff appearance
'Skinner has played for so long that as a rookie with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2010-11, the Sabres made the playoffs. That, of course, feels like a generation ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner set to play 1,000th game without playoff appearance
Sabato: Terry Pegula remains silent as Sabres, arena continue to decay
'Having lived out of the area for five years, I was well aware of how the Buffalo Sabres’ on-ice product was in the gutter, but it was baffling that an area less than 30 years old was left to decay in such spectacular fashion. The next question became, “If the Sabres stink on the ice and the environment to watch the game isn’t any better, what’s the point of buying a ticket?” … [Read more...] about Sabato: Terry Pegula remains silent as Sabres, arena continue to decay
Tuesday's Washington Coverage
Sabres and Capitals square off in Eastern Conference action (AP) Caps Take on Sabres in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Skinner looking forward to 1,000th NHL game on Tuesday
'"It’s pretty cool," said Skinner following practice. "I think, for me, it gives you a chance to reflect on everyone that’s helped you to get to this point. There’s going to be a lot of ceremony things going on, but we’ve still got to play the game and focus on the game. But it’s cool to look back and see the support."' … [Read more...] about Skinner looking forward to 1,000th NHL game on Tuesday
Skinner reflects on career as he looks ahead to 1,000th NHL game
'“Yeah, I think there’s sort of snippets you remember from throughout the day or kind of leading up to the day or kind of leading up to the game,” he said. “It’s obviously a good memory, I think. Yeah, it’s cool to look back on now.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner reflects on career as he looks ahead to 1,000th NHL game
Beyond the stalls: Skinner's milestone a testament to his commitment, character
'His longevity is a testament to the distinct qualities his parents recognized throughout his childhood and beyond: his unique skating ability, commitment to the game, and character. “Essentially the same qualities that he displayed when he was small and then bigger and bigger, he continues to display those today,” Campin said. “He’s just a very special guy.”' … [Read more...] about Beyond the stalls: Skinner’s milestone a testament to his commitment, character
As Sabres wrap another .500 month, their players shoulder blame for inconsistent ways
'The Sabres have yet to win four games in a row this season. They’ve allowed a league-worst 90 goals in the first period and own a negative-33 goal differential in the opening frame of games. Too often, they fall behind, then allow early deficits to snowball into ugly losses. They’re still learning that a simple approach is needed on nights when they’re fatigued or not playing … [Read more...] about As Sabres wrap another .500 month, their players shoulder blame for inconsistent ways