Archives for December 24, 2014

'“They just took it to us. Their power play was unbelievable,” said Sabres goalie Michal Neuvirth. “I had no idea what was going on out there. Three or four goals, I didn’t even see the shooter.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle before giving way to Red Wings

'“In that one, he was completely vulnerable and defenseless,” said defenseman Josh Gorges. “There’s no way he could have done anything different to protect himself. If you’re coming across to get a pass, that’s not putting yourself in a vulnerable position. You’re going to get a pass. But they make the decisions. You just have to live with it and there’s nothing we can do.”' … [Read more...] about Ruling on hit to Gionta rankles Buffalo

'“Every time I thought I couldn’t finish it I’d take a break, go back and do more,” said Malarchuk, who wrote the book with Canadian journalist Dan Robson. “When the book was finally done, I mean, I was emotionally spent. I was just exhausted.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk bares soul in new book

Red Wings offense breaks loose in win over Sabres (Detroit News) Weiss return brings Wings hoped-for offensive jolt (Detroit News) Wings take caution, so Howard rests vs. Sabres (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Wings break out of scoring slump (Detroit Free Press) Why the Red Wings won (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Detroit scores … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage

'"Playing a good team, you have to play smart with a two-goal lead," coach Ted Nolan said. "We took a stupid penalty and the rest is history."' … [Read more...] about Tatar, Red Wings end 6-game skid, beat Sabres

'"It's a little bit embarrassing and funny at the same time," Girgensons said, before the Sabres hit the road for a two-game swing that concludes Tuesday at Detroit. "It came out of nowhere. I know people know me back home, but I didn't think it was going to go that far. That's like crazy far."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons surprised by all-star vote

'Nicolas Deslauriers, Chris Stewart and Andre Benoit all lit the lamp for Buffalo, which dropped its fourth straight game.' … [Read more...] about Detroit 6, Buffalo 3

'Left winger Nicolas Deslauriers, right winger Chris Stewart and defenseman Andre Benoit scored for Buffalo. Center Brian Flynn had two assists and goaltender Michal Neuvirth made 33 saves.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings stomp Sabres, end six-game skid

'Girgensons has received a league-high 1.2 million votes, according to totals released Tuesday by the league. His support comes largely from his native Latvia.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Blackhawks lead All-Star voting

'Henrik Zetterberg scored for Detroit early in the third to even the game at 3-3. The Red Wings' captain unleashed a hard wrist shot from the slot after holding the puck, and beat Michal Neuvirth in the top corner. There was traffic in front of the goaltender as the shot was released. Pinpoint passing halfway through the period helped Detroit take their first lead of the night, … [Read more...] about Red Wings double up Buffalo 6-3

'This team is just spent physically and mentally and mental mistakes cost them throughout the game. They led 3-1, but it was pretty obvious they wouldn't be able to hold it when Tatar ripped a screened one-timer on the power play. Gorges is a great shot blocker and he went down to get that one, but he couldn't and he screened Neuvirth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play their final game before break

'"They just took it to us in the third period. Their power play was unbelievable. I had no idea what was going on out there. Three, four goals I didn't even see the shooter," Neuvirth said. "They were unbelievable. … Our penalty kill wasn't good enough. They wanted it more than us."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings rally by Sabres to end losing streak

'“All the penalties were not very good penalties. And when you take bad penalties on a good team, they’ll make you pay,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres surrender 4 power-play goals in loss to Detroit

'Armia (5/31/93, 6'3", 201 lbs) joins the Sabres for his first career recall since he signed an entry-level NHL contract with the organization in June 2012. The Pori, Finland native currently has 16 points (7+9) in 21 games for the Amerks, including four multi-point efforts. Armia scored once and took a game-high five shots on goal in Rochester's 4-2 loss to Milwaukee on … [Read more...] about Armia recalled from Rochester