The Pittsburgh Penguins (40-16-8) had their hands very (very) full after the Buffalo Sabres (27-27-12) started the game with a 3-0 lead. Penguins netminder Matt Murray didn't get off to a good start, making 18 saves on 21 shots and giving up the first period three goals. Marc-Andre Fleury would eventually replace Murray and would go on to save all 28 of the next shots off of Buffalo’s sticks. It was Fleury’s impeccable play that allowed Pittsburgh to come back and win, 4-3. Equally ... Read More
Despite 47 shots, Penguins head home with loss
In a night where the Pittsburgh Penguins (11-4-3) put up 47 shots, Buffalo Sabres(6-8-4) goaltender Anders Nilsson threw up a brick wall in front of his net. And even though Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury played a good game, it wasn't enough, and Pittsburgh lost 2-1 in a shootout. In the end, the Penguins' offense had plenty of chances but just couldn't find a way to get the puck past Nilsson, who put in a wonderful performance. Sidney Crosby ended the night as ... Read More
Marc-Andre Fleury gets nod against Sabres
Buffalo Sabres (5-8-4) The Buffalo Sabres — similarly to the New York Islanders, who the Pittsburgh Penguins just beat — aren't having the greatest start to their season. Currently on a six-game losing streak, the Sabres are looking to turn their season around against one of the best teams in the league. Injuries haven't helped Buffalo, with center Ryan O'Reilly set to miss his fourth game with an oblique injury — he's missed four of the Sabres' last five games. To help deal with ... Read More
Penguins welcome back Bylsma with a 4-3 victory
The Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed back former Head Coach Dan Bylsma as the Buffalo Sabres came to town. The team provided a touching tribute video highlighting his years with the team and he received a standing ovation from the crowd. The Penguins walked away with a 4-3 win, finishing the night with a perfect special teams record by stopping both chances against them and scoring on their own opportunity. The Sabres outshot the Penguins 53-29, much of that coming during the 3rd period as the ... Read More
Report: Sabres to interview Dan Bylsma
Just 24 hours after losing out on the NHL’s top free agent head coach, the Buffalo Sabres have set their sights on someone new, and it’s a name familiar to Penguins fans. With the ink still drying on former Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock’s eight-year $50 million deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, news broke today that the Sabres have asked for and received permission to interview former Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma. Sabres moving on quickly from Babcock. Have ... Read More