'Eichel's was the first hat trick by a Sabres player at home since April 5, 2011, when Thomas Vanek did it in a 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes overcome Eichel hat trick, defeat Sabres in OT
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Flyers defeat Sabres for fifth straight win
'"We didn't execute in the neutral zone, we didn't get pucks behind them like we did when we had the chance like in the first," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "That was when the momentum shifted there. When we did do that, we had great [offensive] zone time, we created a lot, we shot the puck, and even though they weren't getting to the net, we had a lot of attempts. We got … [Read more...] about Flyers defeat Sabres for fifth straight win
Sabres score three in second, hand Senators fifth straight loss
'"You look at the rut we were in early, a power-play goal probably gets us three or four more wins, but it didn't," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I'll give a hand to them, they stuck with it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score three in second, hand Senators fifth straight loss
Tarasenko, Blues top Sabres in overtime
'"I thought our third period was really strong," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We've just got to start the game that way."' … [Read more...] about Tarasenko, Blues top Sabres in overtime
Blackhawks top Sabres in overtime to end five-game slide
'"[Robin] was really good tonight, especially early. Really sharp, made some really key saves for us to keep it at one goal. It's unfortunate that second goal went in, but it was a solid effort on his part." -- Sabres coach Phil Housley' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks top Sabres in overtime to end five-game slide
Kane boosts Sabres past Avalanche
'"It would be easy to get down and go in a different direction, but the guys fought the whole night," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "It was a total team effort up and down the lineup. Robin had a really solid game for 60 minutes and I thought our leaders really led tonight."' … [Read more...] about Kane boosts Sabres past Avalanche
Jarry, Penguins sweep home-and-home from Sabres
'"I think we came with a lot of emotion," Housley said. "They played for one another tonight. … We can't make mistakes right now because of the position we're in. We're not getting enough run support to support mistakes."' … [Read more...] about Jarry, Penguins sweep home-and-home from Sabres
Jarry makes 34 saves, Penguins blank Sabres
'"Our coaching staff comes up with a game plan, and I just don't think we're executing our game plan," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "We're playing a backup goaltender. I think we didn't take advantage of that tonight. We came close, but you can't give a good team like that two goals to start the game."' … [Read more...] about Jarry makes 34 saves, Penguins blank Sabres
Vasilevskiy, Lightning shut out Sabres
'"I have to look at where we're at in the standings and where the other team is at," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I feel we need to play with more desperation from the start of the game. … We have to [have] some attitude when we start the game. This is our home rink. We've got to get out and establish a forecheck, show more emotion on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Vasilevskiy, Lightning shut out Sabres
Price returns with shutout for Canadiens against Sabres
'"I thought the last two games has been some of our best hockey," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Tonight, we didn't get rewarded. I know the bottom line is winning. We ran into a hot goaltender who came back, made some terrific saves, and if there's one thing, we could have tried to get to him earlier, but I can't fault the effort. You can say what you want to say, but if we … [Read more...] about Price returns with shutout for Canadiens against Sabres
Sabres defeat Oilers, end seven-game skid
'"I thought a lot of guys showed desperation tonight," Sabres center Jack Eichel said. "A guy like Kyle Okposo, obviously, he's been working really hard as of late. It's nice to see him get rewarded with an empty-netter. I thought he played a great game. Those are some key plays he made for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Oilers, end seven-game skid
Granlund, Niederreiter propel Wild past Sabres
'"It's a game of mistakes, and it's decisions and choices at the wrong time of the game," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We get the first goal [and] all we have to do is continue to stay the course. It's one mistake here, one mistake there that guys are making the wrong choices and not playing the right way."' … [Read more...] about Granlund, Niederreiter propel Wild past Sabres
Blue Jackets top Sabres for fourth straight win
'"We're waiting too much for one break in a game," Reinhart said. "Unfortunately, as of late there hasn't been many goals for us early in games that have led to us playing the way we're capable of."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets top Sabres for fourth straight win
Aho, Hurricanes hand Sabres fifth straight loss
'Evander Kane made it 1-1 at 12:27 of the third period when he skated in against Darling and took a wrist shot that beat him through the five-hole for his 11th goal.' … [Read more...] about Aho, Hurricanes hand Sabres fifth straight loss
Red Wings respond for win against Sabres
'"When you are spending that much time killing penalties, it takes you out of the game," O'Reilly said. "You wear out the guys that are killing, and the guys who aren't end up sitting around. You never get any rhythm."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings respond for win against Sabres