Capitals-Sabres Preview (AP) Capitals, seeking sixth straight win, visit Sabres (NHL.com) Caps back to road in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) Game Notes vs. Buffalo, 1/16/16 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Archives for January 16, 2016
Sabres’ offense still missing in action
'“It was a little disappointing because he looked good, looked solid, made some solid, good saves for us, and we come out on the wrong end,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense still missing in action
Legwand’s goal turns out to be only offense
'“Just a turnover and get them to open up there and slide it through the legs,” Legwand said when describing his goal. “It’s a good momentum thing for our line and our team but to not get the two points is a bigger frustrating point for our team.”' … [Read more...] about Legwand’s goal turns out to be only offense
Quick hits: Bruins 4, Sabres 1
'Boston scored shortly after both intermissions, rendering the Sabres' start moot. The Bruins' 4-1 victory sent the Sabres to their sixth straight setback in First Niagara Center. They are on an 0-5-1 slide at home and fell to 8-14-2 downtown.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Bruins 4, Sabres 1
Third period dooms Sabres in loss to Bruins
'To make matters worse, the Sabres lost winger Zemgus Girgensons to an upper-body injury in the first period. The Latvian will likely miss tonight’s contest, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. The Sabres plan to recall a forward from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Third period dooms Sabres in loss to Bruins
Sabres’ Marcus Foligno and Johan Larsson finally contributing
'“It’s been frustrating at some times,” Foligno said about his season. “You feel like you’ve been feeling pretty good and playing pretty good. It just hasn’t been getting the result out there. But right now, I feel really comfortable with my game. We’re getting results out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Foligno and Johan Larsson finally contributing
Sabres lose, Lehner so-so in return
'“To be honest it felt pretty good Felt like I was in position, a lot of good things about that game,” Lehner said. “I felt like I was pretty calm and controlled out there, just got to keep working.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose, Lehner so-so in return
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Matt Beleskey is front and center in Bruins’ victory over Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins don’t want Zdeno Chara chasing the play (Boston Globe) Bruins save road trip with win in Buffalo (Boston Herald) Ryan Spooner sets table nicely in Bruins victory (Boston Herald) Ryan Spooner Powers Boston Past Sabres To Close Out Road Trip (NESN) Ryan Spooner Answering Call For Bruins In … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Chara scores go-ahead goal in Bruins' 4-1 win over Sabres
'The Sabres ended a two-game winning streak and are 0-5-1 in their past six home games. That matches Buffalo's worst home skid since losing six straight from Dec. 31-Feb. 5.' … [Read more...] about Chara scores go-ahead goal in Bruins’ 4-1 win over Sabres
Bruins finish strong to beat Buffalo
'"We've got to look at ourselves and figure out what it is," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We didn't do enough to win. We were sloppy, especially in that first period. The execution was not there. We weren't making good plays."' … [Read more...] about Bruins finish strong to beat Buffalo
Sabres Fall to Bruins 4-1
'Another poor start to a period has Buffalo trailing by a goal less than a minute into the final stanza.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Bruins 4-1
Sabres-Bruins: From the Locker Room
'"I thought [Lehner] looked good. The chances that we gave him, we didn't support him well. I thought he played pretty well. Handled the puck, controlled the game pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Bruins: From the Locker Room
Spooner, Gustavsson lift Bruins past Sabres
'"They kept it tight," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "They blocked a lot. They kind of kept us to the outside. Anything that did get through was back on the outside. … We've got to take advantage of those. It's part of the game. It makes or breaks games."' … [Read more...] about Spooner, Gustavsson lift Bruins past Sabres
Sabres fall to Boston in Lehner's return
'"We didn't play a bad game, but we didn't play a good game, either," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We've got to look at ourselves and figure out what it is. We didn’t do enough to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Boston in Lehner’s return
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Where has the offense gone? If only the Amerks knew (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Greenham, B-Sens shut out Rochester for third straight win (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks shutout by B-Sens on home ice (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Greenham Shines in B-Sens First Shutout of the Year (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage