'Both goals came off of mistakes while defending the rush. After Kevin Shattenkirk quarterbacked a breakout with a long stretch pass, Sam Reinhart admitted he lost his balance while getting back to defend what turned into Schwartz' game-winning goal. Brodziak got behind the defense to score his goal on a tip.' … [Read more...] about Third-period mistakes prove costly in loss to Blues
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Carrier's strong play earns him promotion to top line
'"I just think he works extremely hard and makes those good plays, plays the game the right way," Okposo said. "He's a young kid, that's what you need. He's got some confidence out there and he's doing the right things. I think his play probably warrants a move up in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Carrier’s strong play earns him promotion to top line
Sabres return 3 to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Nicholas Baptiste and Cole Schneider, and defenseman Justin Falk, to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres return 3 to Rochester
Moulson scores in Sabres loss to Devils
'"They're a good team over there, but they just kept us on the outside," said Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, who made 23 saves. "I've got to play better, but I feel like we open up a bit too much. I feel like the counter-rushes are hurting us sometimes. Yeah, we're just playing a little bit too open."' … [Read more...] about Moulson scores in Sabres loss to Devils
Sabres fall to Devils on overtime penalty shot
'"Didn't expect to see it be that," Bylsma said of the call afterward. "It was a penalty, but I didn't expect to see the arm go to center ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils on overtime penalty shot
Ennis undergoes groin surgery; O'Reilly day-to-day
'"It's disappointing for Tyler," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said after practice on Wednesday. "This is a situation he's been dealing with for the past little while, days, maybe a week. I'm kind of just extremely disappointed to get the news that he's gonna be out for a bit of time, have the surgery which he had this morning. He's had a tough go getting on the ice and playing games … [Read more...] about Ennis undergoes groin surgery; O’Reilly day-to-day
Bad bounce in OT leads to shootout loss to Senators
'Girgensons' shot bounced off of Ottawa goaltender Mike Condon, off the bottom of the cross bar, back off the skate of Condon and ultimately off the post to stay out of the net. Overtime rolled into a shootout, where Sam Reinhart scored on the first attempt for Buffalo but Robin Lehner was beat on shots by Kyle Turris and Bobby Ryan to secure a 2-1 win for the Senators.' … [Read more...] about Bad bounce in OT leads to shootout loss to Senators
Sabres recall Schneider
'In a corresponding move, the Sabres have assigned forward Hudson Fasching to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Schneider
Penalty trouble dooms Sabres in Boston
'"Looking at my two penalties and looking at where they were in the game and where they were on the ice, it's pointless," O'Reilly said. "I have to be more aware of my stick. Staying out of the box is huge. You can't do it - if you give their best players more time with the puck, as you can see, they put it in."' … [Read more...] about Penalty trouble dooms Sabres in Boston
Lehner sensational in net as Sabres top Senators 2-1
'"No matter who we played today, it was a win we needed," Lehner said. "We don't want to lose two in a row. I think we can learn a few things from this game, but they way we came out in the third after our first goal and the big PK we had, we can take some positives too." … [Read more...] about Lehner sensational in net as Sabres top Senators 2-1
Long wait for Carrier ends with first career recall
'It's been a long wait for Carrier, who scored a career-high 30 points (13+17) in 56 games with the Amerks last season before his campaign was cut short due to a broken hand. As he recovered, he watched his roommate, Evan Rodrigues, and Cole Schneider both earn their first recalls for the Sabres' final two games of the season.' … [Read more...] about Long wait for Carrier ends with first career recall
Offensive output not enough against Andersen, Leafs
'Sometimes it'd take a brick wall to stop that kind of barrage. All it took on Thursday was Frederik Andersen. The Toronto goalie was outstanding in his second-consecutive performance of 40 saves or more, this time stopping all but one of the 43 shots he faced in a 2-1 win for the Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Offensive output not enough against Andersen, Leafs
Some early season thoughts
'We are just underway this season but I have to say I am looking forward to another year of growth in the right direction with these Sabres. Also looking forward to saying hello to you at the rink this season. If you see me walking the hallways please say hello, Buffalo, and share your Sabres stories with me!' … [Read more...] about Some early season thoughts
Sabres grind out 3rd-straight win in Minnesota
'"It's fun to play when we play the right way and we work together," Lehner said. "Some good blocked shots here in the end, we were taking away the inside, I get to see most pucks. We just battle hard together."' … [Read more...] about Sabres grind out 3rd-straight win in Minnesota
Moulson sees more offense to come from top line
'"We've, over the past couple of games, had a lot of opportunities to score," Moulson said following practice in St. Paul on Monday. "I think the more you play with the same linemates, the more you get used to them and where each other are. Even if you played with each other before, I think just getting to know each other's tendencies now is important."' … [Read more...] about Moulson sees more offense to come from top line