'"To win games, special teams is definitely important especially in a one-goal game. Creates a lot of momentum. Something we have to be better at walking into next game."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Predators
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The Sabres get back to the practice ice in Nashville
'Marco Scandella and Jason Pominville have been sent back to Buffalo to have their injuries evaluated, while Jake McCabe is here, but still not practicing. Rasmus Ristolainen missed the workout due to a maintenance day. Phil Housley expects him to play on Monday.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get back to the practice ice in Nashville
Sabres' Dahlin wins NHL rookie honors
'Dahlin is the first Sabre to win the award since Marcus Foligno turned the trick in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin wins NHL rookie honors
Panthers upend Sabres 3-2 in overtime
'In overtime Florida used tic-tac-toe passing to create the game's last score. Huberdeau made a pass in the offensive zone in the 3-on-3 session to Alesander Barkov. The Pathers' captain did not miss on the opportunity to give the team the 3-2 win. Huberdeau and Aaron Ekblad assisted on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Panthers upend Sabres 3-2 in overtime
Sabres' Pilut does well in his first NHL game
'For his first game, I thought Pilut looked right at home. I was curious to see how things would go in the defensive zone and I thought competed well. He didn’t get a chance 3-on-3, but I would think that’s coming soon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pilut does well in his first NHL game
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"I thought Linus played great for us. It just seemed like we had a tough time getting into their end and sustaining a forecheck. I think we turned a couple pucks over too many, and it's a skilled group over there, you give them too many chances, they're going to hurt you."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
Sabres' streak stopped in Tampa Bay, Lightning win 5-4
'Buffalo pulled even once again at 5:39 of the 2nd period on Reinhart's second of the night. Eichel's shot floated through the crease and bounced off Reinhart's skate at the near post, making it 3-3. Tage Thompson gave the Sabres yet another lead 2:29 into the 3rd period, but Stamkos answered with a power play goal less than two minutes later. Tampa Bay came on in waves during … [Read more...] about Sabres’ streak stopped in Tampa Bay, Lightning win 5-4
The Sabres record tying winning streak ends at 10
'The atmosphere in that building was like a playoff game. The fans from Buffalo were loud chanting “Let’s go Buffalo” and signing the Shout song after Buffalo went up 4-3. The Sabres left that building knowing they left everything on the ice and served notice to the Lightning that they’ve arrived.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres record tying winning streak ends at 10
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
'"Not much time on the power play, they sting you a couple times. I thought it was great compete by us, just trying to make it a game. Unfortunately, they were able to get the late one but I thought it was a great stretch by us. Ten games in a row is pretty good, we just come back to work tomorrow, we've got a huge game, another divisional team."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
Sabres are having *that* season
'Good news for me and you: That works both ways. These Sabres have 36 points in 25 games -- which, by the way, is an astonishing 118-point pace that rates in President's Trophy territory. With 57 games left, averaging one point per game for the rest of the season would put the Sabres at 93. Projections for this season and historical references make 93 at worst within a game or … [Read more...] about Sabres are having *that* season
Skinner scores in OT to give Sabres 3-2 win over San Jose
'Skinner capitalized on a loose puck in the offensive zone to score nearly two minutes into overtime for the victory. Buffalo had all three shots on goal in the OT. Skinner's 19th goal of the season was unassisted.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores in OT to give Sabres 3-2 win over San Jose
The fans celebrate the Sabres' record tying 10th straight win
'Again, there was no panic in the players that has defined this team for at least five years. They killed off a final penalty to Evan Rodrigues that got the game to overtime for Skinner’s heroics.' … [Read more...] about The fans celebrate the Sabres’ record tying 10th straight win
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Sharks
'"I think [Carter] Hutton made some great saves for us, especially late in regulation and into overtime."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Sharks
Housley: 'I'm really happy for our fans'
'"I'm really happy for our fans. Last year was a tough year, especially at home. The guys have really made it a point to have good starts and try to get the fans into it, whether it's establishing our forecheck or just trying to hound pucks. It's been great for the players. The players really feed off our fans. They've done a terrific job and they continue to support us, which … [Read more...] about Housley: ‘I’m really happy for our fans’
Pegula Sports and Entertainment to begin comprehensive study of venues
'Over the coming months, CAA ICON will guide PSE through a stadium feasibility analysis to identify the needed improvements to all aspects of the fan and team experience at either a new football stadium or renovated New Era Field. According to the Pegulas, the study will equally focus on modernizing the more than 23-year-old KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Pegula Sports and Entertainment to begin comprehensive study of venues