'The Sabres captain, who was on the ice for warm-ups ahead of Thursday’s game against the Flyers, was scratched prior to puck drop with an upper body injury, ending his 17-game point streak.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s point streak ends as he misses Flyers game with upper body injury
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Sabres Rally Falls Short 5-3
'Buffalo looked sluggish and slow in the first 40 minutes but rallied in the final period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally Falls Short 5-3
Sabres send struggling Mittelstadt to Rochester
'Last season, following the trade of Ryan O’Reilly, Mittelstadt was thrust into the role as the Sabres’ second line center. The then 20-year-old had his share of ups and downs in his rookie year and finished with 12 goals and 25 total points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send struggling Mittelstadt to Rochester
Eichel pushes point streak to 16, Sabres fall to Isles in OT
'“I thought we competed our hearts out,” Eichel said. “I thought we played really well. Special teams was great, penalty kill was was good for us, power play stepped up for us twice, Linus made some good plays and I thought we just competed really, really hard. That’s a good hockey team. It’s an unfortunate turnover by me in overtime there. They obviously capitalized. It’s … [Read more...] about Eichel pushes point streak to 16, Sabres fall to Isles in OT
Eichel Extends Points Streak to NHL Leading 15 Games, Sabres Defeat Preds 4-3
'After a relatively back and forth beginning to the third period, Victor Olofsson embodied the mantra “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. ” The rookie missed on his first opportunity to beat, Saros, but collected his own rebound and put it past the Nashville netminder to give Buffalo the 4-3 lead.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Extends Points Streak to NHL Leading 15 Games, Sabres Defeat Preds 4-3
Reports: Sabres Defenseman Zach Bogosian Requested Trade
'Thursday morning when addressing the media, head coach Ralph Krueger said “We’ve got eight defenseman that we feel very comfortable with, and it’s just the mix. There’s a defending by committee situation going on here, and we like the way the defensive corps here is playing. He’s had ten good gams of growth, and we can work with him on a few things and then we’ll make our … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres Defenseman Zach Bogosian Requested Trade
Sabres celebrating The Aud Thursday night
'Fans will find commemorative ‘Aud Night’ shirts in either orange, blue, red, or gold at their seats, in honor of the colors of the Aud’s seating levels.' … [Read more...] about Sabres celebrating The Aud Thursday night
Sabres Defeat Defending Stanley Cup Champs 5-2
'Zemgus Girgensons put home the empty net goal to give Buffalo the 4-2 victory. With 1.2 seconds remaining, Eichel scored his second goal of the night to put Buffalo up 5-2. The Sabres continue their homestand against Nashville Thursday, December 12th, at 7pm.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Defeat Defending Stanley Cup Champs 5-2
Sabres Defeat Oilers 3-2 in OT
'With the win, Buffalo picks up three of a possible six points on their West Coast road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Defeat Oilers 3-2 in OT
Sabres Defeat Devils In Offensive Onslaught
'The onslaught of goal scoring continued for Buffalo in the first period when Rasmus Asplund scored his first career NHL goal with :58 seconds remaining in the period. It was the first five goal 1st period for Buffalo since October 21, 2009 against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Defeat Devils In Offensive Onslaught
Tavares’ snipe sinks Sabres in OT
'Rasmus Ristolainen provided the lone goal for the Blue & Gold, who have not won back-to-back games since winning three straight games against Los Angeles and San Jose in mid-October.' … [Read more...] about Tavares’ snipe sinks Sabres in OT
Sabres Score 4 Goals In 2nd, Comeback to Defeat Leafs 6-4
'Toronto scored to pull within a goal again midway through the period, but Eichel would net his second of the game with the empty netter to seal the victory for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Score 4 Goals In 2nd, Comeback to Defeat Leafs 6-4
Flames burn Sabres in OT, hand Buffalo 12th loss in 15 games
'Trailing 1-0 after the first period, Vesey struck for the second time in as many games, firing the puck past the outstretched pad of Calgary’s David Rittich to tie the game on a breakaway.' … [Read more...] about Flames burn Sabres in OT, hand Buffalo 12th loss in 15 games
Sabres lose to Lightning 5-2
'The Sabres power-play unit has struggled to score, just one goal in the last 11 games, the issues continued on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Lightning 5-2
Sabres Snap Skid, Defeat Florida 5-2
'Zemgus Girgensons led Buffalo on the night with two goals. Jack Eichel finished with a goal, his 14th of the season, and an assist. Jeff Skinner and Victor Olofsson each had a goal a piece.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Snap Skid, Defeat Florida 5-2