Archives for January 2016

'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

'“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

'“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

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

'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

'"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

'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

'"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

'"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

'"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

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

'“I’m ready. Is it going to be perfect? I don’t know, but I’m going to do my best. I’m going to compete, and I feel like I’m getting better every day.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner back to resume quest to be top goalie

'The Sabres are 0-4-1 in their last five home games. They’ve allowed the opening goal in eight of the last nine. Overall, they’ve been outscored, 60-46, in the arena.' … [Read more...] about Players know more home focus needed

'"It feels better to get sent down with two wins than getting sent down losing eight straight games," Ullmark said. "I'm coming down with good confidence in my game."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark intends to keep winning with the Amerks

'“It’s been hard, you know?” Lehner said Thursday after the Sabres recalled him from his three-game AHL conditioning assignment with the Rochester Americans. “It’s hard mentally. This is your job. This is what you do. (It’s important to have) the support around you and people being positive and (helping) you through this.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner ready to play