'"This isn't a league that's built on moral victories," center Jack Eichel said. "To outplay somebody is not what we're really here to do. We're here to win games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ shoddy record trumps good effort in Montreal
Archives for November 26, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Gorges looking for more; Deslauriers faces former team
'The Sabres are carrying seven defensemen, so someone has to sit every night. Justin Falk was scratched against the Canadiens. Things will get even more crowded when Zach Bogosian, who has begun practicing, makes his season debut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Gorges looking for more; Deslauriers faces former team
The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 0
'The Sabres hoped to build off Friday's slump-busting win, but they had no luck against the wall in net. Buffalo fell to 1-6-2 in the last nine games, 6-14-4 this season and 0-1-2 against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 0
Inside the NHL: In first season, Little Caesars heads right to the top of NHL arena crop
'There's so many places to eat and so much to walk around and see that outsiders are stunned by the number of empty seats during the actual game. People are still checking out the building. The concourse is unmatched, with a sweeping cityscape effect under a massive roof.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In first season, Little Caesars heads right to the top of NHL arena crop
Happy Scandella in Buffalo
'"I like his level of competition and his consistency," said head coach Phil Housley. He brings a good energy and a good attitude to our group of defenders. He also says the good things in the locker room. This is a good example for the younger ones."' … [Read more...] about Happy Scandella in Buffalo
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens beat Sabres 3-0 in Carey Price's return (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs Room: And the first star ... Carey Price! (Montreal Gazette) About last night ... Price shuts out Sabres 3-0 (Montreal Gazette) Great comeback (Journal de Montreal) Price rest of ice (Journal de Montreal) Carey Price on everyone's lips (Journal de Montreal) A profitable change (Journal de … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Carey Price returns from injury to lead Canadiens to 3-0 win over Sabres
'"We didn't work hard enough to beat him (Price) or to score multiple goals in the game. They capitalized on the few chances they had."' … [Read more...] about Carey Price returns from injury to lead Canadiens to 3-0 win over Sabres
Price lock: Canadiens blank Sabres in goalie's return
'"He's the best goalie in the world," Sabres forward Sam Reinhart said about Price after the game. "I think there's always ways we can get to him. We can make things more difficult on him."' … [Read more...] about Price lock: Canadiens blank Sabres in goalie’s return
Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0
'Buffalo recorded seven of the first eight shots in the period, and ended the second with a 13-9 edge. Overall in the game Buffalo led in the shots category with a 25-23 advantage. Price stopped all 25 shots through forty minutes, while Lehner stopped 21 of the 23 Montreal shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"We didn't work hard enough and bear down to beat [Price], and they capitalized on the few chances they had. We were all over them, especially in the second and third period."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
Sabres shutout by Habs in 3-0 loss
'For the 7th time this season the Sabres allowed a short handed goal — and it wasn’t pretty.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shutout by Habs in 3-0 loss
Price returns with shutout for Canadiens against Sabres
'"I thought the last two games has been some of our best hockey," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Tonight, we didn't get rewarded. I know the bottom line is winning. We ran into a hot goaltender who came back, made some terrific saves, and if there's one thing, we could have tried to get to him earlier, but I can't fault the effort. You can say what you want to say, but if we … [Read more...] about Price returns with shutout for Canadiens against Sabres
Sabres unable to solve Price in loss to Canadiens
'"We totally had them in the third," Lehner said. "That was a bad break for us I think. It turned into a breakaway and I think I had him. I think I played him well. It went off my stick, I think I had my stick there five-hole too, but it managed to squeak in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Price in loss to Canadiens
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Binghamton Devils blow lead, fall in OT (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks comeback to top Devils in overtime (Amerks.com) Devils lose lead, fall in OT to Americans (BinghmtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage