'"We thought we put together a really good effort," Sheary said. "I think [Holtby] stood on his head for a lot of the game, kept them in it especially in the third. I think he was the difference tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short against Holtby, Capitals
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Reinhart carries point streak into rematch with Capitals
'"I'm just continuing to do the same things," Reinhart said. "I'm obviously playing with some good players and we're having some success. Our team needs us to be on the score sheet, so we'll try to continue that."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart carries point streak into rematch with Capitals
Patrik Berglund placed on waivers
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that forward Patrik Berglund has been placed on unconditional waivers with the intent to terminate his contract.' … [Read more...] about Patrik Berglund placed on waivers
Sabres let 3rd-period lead slip away in loss to Panthers
'"I'll give Florida credit, they kept the game simple," Housley said. "Every time they had an opportunity to get the puck in deep, they did. … They simplified their game. It really drew a lot of energy from us in the defensive zone in the second period."' … [Read more...] about Sabres let 3rd-period lead slip away in loss to Panthers
Eichel named NHL's Third Star of the Week
'Eichel has turned in seven multi-point outings in his last nine games and is tied for the NHL lead with 17 such games this season. He scored a goal and an assist against Los Angeles on Tuesday, added two goals in Washington on Saturday and scored four points (2+2) in Boston on Sunday. He also tallied an assist against Arizona on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named NHL’s Third Star of the Week
Sabres assign Tennyson to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman Matt Tennyson to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Tennyson to Rochester
Eichel leads Sabres to victory over Boston with 4 points
'With 3:31 left in the third period, the Sabres broke out into the Bruins zone and from behind the net, Eichel found Skinner for Skinner's 24th goal of the season. Eichel then iced it with an empty-netter with 24.2 seconds remaining. It's the fifth time in his career that Eichel has recorded at least four points. The first came at TD Garden in his hometown of Boston during his … [Read more...] about Eichel leads Sabres to victory over Boston with 4 points
Sabres recall Guhle from Rochester
'After appearing in 18 games with the Sabres in 2017-18, Guhle (6'2", 196 lbs., 7/29/1997) joins the Sabres for his first recall of the season. He has posted 13 points (3+10) through 25 AHL games with the Americans this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle from Rochester
Dahlin records 1st 3-point night of career in shootout loss to Capitals
'"Our compete came out there in the third. Some gys stepped up, made some big plays for us," Eichel said. "We only get a point out of the game, but I thought we had a chance to get two. You can't let this one hang over your head too long. We're playing in less than 24 hours so we've got to get to Boston, get ready to play another really good hockey team that beat us up pretty … [Read more...] about Dahlin records 1st 3-point night of career in shootout loss to Capitals
Sabres recall Matt Hunwick
'Hunwick (5'11", 194 lbs., 5/21/1985) has missed the first 32 games of the NHL season due to injury. He returns to the team after making his season debut during a conditioning loan with the Americans, during which he recorded an assist and a plus-2 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Matt Hunwick
Okposo, Sheary believe they can build off performance vs. Coyotes
'"He's really good on the forecheck," Sheary said of Okposo. "He's obviously a strong player so when he gets in the battle, a lot of times he'll win that battle. And when he gets the contact first, I think a lot of times he creates turnovers.' … [Read more...] about Okposo, Sheary believe they can build off performance vs. Coyotes
Sabres turn in complete effort in win over Coyotes
'"We played a really good, solid 60 minutes," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Up and down our lineup, everybody contributed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn in complete effort in win over Coyotes
Eichel has embraced leadership role, on pace for career year
'"I feel like I've made a conscious effort to just try and work," he said. "I think that when you're working, things come from it. It's that and just trying to be confident with making plays, just let my instincts take over. Obviously when I'm moving my feet, I think I'm playing my best so for me, it's just about worrying about the next game, doing everything I can now to play … [Read more...] about Eichel has embraced leadership role, on pace for career year
Sabres' work ethic translates into 3rd-period comeback vs. Kings
'"I think in the third we just committed to putting the puck in their end and just trying to wear them down," Eichel said. "You see it, we draw a couple penalties, our power play is able to score a few goals. I thought we just wore them down."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ work ethic translates into 3rd-period comeback vs. Kings
Sabres assign Wedgewood to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned goaltender Scott Wedgewood to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Wedgewood to Rochester